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#CyclingGuide now supports getting routes in #LondonON

Published by Mark Connolly on July 17, 2026

"We’re excited to announce a wonderful new milestone! Our Cycling Guide mobile app is now available for use in London, #Ontario, following an extended period of beta testing with people there who like to cycle. As someone with family in London, I’m especially happy that people there will have access to the best available low-stress, #CyclingFriendly routes to get where they want to go.

"We worked closely with the good people at London Cycle Link to reach this milestone. It’s an organization with years of advocacy work to its credit, and the people there bring a deep understanding of the needs of people who cycle in the city: 'We help Londoners ride more. We do this by building skills and confidence, advocating for safe streets and paths, and fostering a thriving cycling culture.' "

FMI:
https://cyclingguide.org/2026/07/cycling-guide-now-supports-getting-routes-in-london-ontario/

#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #BikeTooter #Bicycles #SafeBiking #BikeRoutes #BikeFriendlyCities #BikeTrails

#Solarpunk, when life and innovation become part of the decision-making process

Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, gave an interview at #SXSW2024 - a festival of music, film and interactive media - where he shared his vision of design for the future by highlighting an interesting movement: Solarpunk. This movement offers a less anxiety-provoking and much more positive perspective on shaping a world where life and sustainability are at the heart of every innovation.

11 July, 2024

Except: " #Solarpunk is rooted in a wider landscape of movements and currents of thought that share similar objectives of #sustainability, #inclusion and #innovation.

#Ecodesign is an approach that aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, finding innovative and sustainable solutions and encouraging the use of #EnvironmentallyFriendly manufacturing practices. The movement is also strongly guiding the approach of current websites by limiting the media used, calculating the CO2 impact of each page and favouring sustainable hosting solutions.

The #SlowLife, or #SlowMovement, which encourages a reduction in the frenetic pace of modern life and a re-evaluation of priorities, focusing on the quality of well-being rather than the quantity of activities. This resonates with the Solarpunk movement in its more #ThoughtfulApproach to #technology and #consumption.

#RegenerativeDesign which aims for an approach where systems and processes restore and strengthen #ecosystems promoting environmental health and #resilience. This movement also shares the same positive vision of creating solutions that benefit both human beings and the #environment.

#NewPedestrianism, or #NewUrbanism, share common concerns for the sustainability of urban environments. It aims to reduce dependence on cars by promoting walking, cycling and public transport, and to reduce carbon emissions in order to improve air quality. But that's not all: New Pedestrianism, like Solarpunk, aspires to create neighbourhoods that meet human needs, where it is pleasant and safe to live, work and play, while fostering conviviality between communities."

Source:
http://www.atipik.ch/en/blog/integrating-solarpunk-principles-sustainable-design

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunkDesignPrinciples #BuildForTheFuture #Sustainability #Accessibility #Inclusivity #SustainableTechnology #LowTech #BikeFriendlyCities #WalkableCities #EnvironmentalRestoration #BuildingCommunity