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Flatlands - Day 8: Hoek van Holland -> Renesse (61 km)

We started already sick but with tailwind. Our #ferry across the #Meuse almost collided with one of those fantastic new #cargo #sailing #ships .Later, some non-human #pedestrians blocked the bike path. Then, it was a long battle against a fierce headwind! Now two days off to cure our colds.

#BikeTooter #cycling #bikepacking #radtouren #fahrrad #cyclotourisme #vélo #bici #cycle #radfahren #radtour #bike #bicycle #Brompton #Netherlands

Flatlands - Day 8: Hoek van Holland -> Renesse (61 km)

We started already sick but with tailwind. Our #ferry across the #Meuse almost collided with one of those fantastic new #cargo #sailing #ships .Later, some non-human #pedestrians blocked the bike path. Then, it was a long battle against a fierce headwind! Now two days off to cure our colds.

#BikeTooter #cycling #bikepacking #radtouren #fahrrad #cyclotourisme #vélo #bici #cycle #radfahren #radtour #bike #bicycle #Brompton #Netherlands

🇭🇰🚸📮 #HongKong Post will issue a set of special stamps and related philatelic products themed 'Road Safety' on 28 May, with official first day covers available from 13 May. The collection includes four stamps, a stamp sheetlet and associated items promoting safer road use, under the vision of 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'. The designs highlight key messages for #pedestrians, drivers, passengers and #cyclists, such as obeying #traffic signals, avoiding drink-driving, wearing seat belts and using child restraints, and using protective equipment while #cycling. Hongkong Post said the issue aims to raise public awareness and encourage responsible behaviour among all road users. First day covers will be sold at post offices and online via ShopThruPost, while serviced covers will be available at philatelic offices. A hand-back date-stamping service will also be offered at post offices on 28 May.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/12/P2026051200467.htm

🇭🇰🚸📮 #HongKong Post will issue a set of special stamps and related philatelic products themed 'Road Safety' on 28 May, with official first day covers available from 13 May. The collection includes four stamps, a stamp sheetlet and associated items promoting safer road use, under the vision of 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'. The designs highlight key messages for #pedestrians, drivers, passengers and #cyclists, such as obeying #traffic signals, avoiding drink-driving, wearing seat belts and using child restraints, and using protective equipment while #cycling. Hongkong Post said the issue aims to raise public awareness and encourage responsible behaviour among all road users. First day covers will be sold at post offices and online via ShopThruPost, while serviced covers will be available at philatelic offices. A hand-back date-stamping service will also be offered at post offices on 28 May.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/12/P2026051200467.htm

🇭🇰🚸📮 #HongKong Post will issue a set of special stamps and related philatelic products themed 'Road Safety' on 28 May, with official first day covers available from 13 May. The collection includes four stamps, a stamp sheetlet and associated items promoting safer road use, under the vision of 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'. The designs highlight key messages for #pedestrians, drivers, passengers and #cyclists, such as obeying #traffic signals, avoiding drink-driving, wearing seat belts and using child restraints, and using protective equipment while #cycling. Hongkong Post said the issue aims to raise public awareness and encourage responsible behaviour among all road users. First day covers will be sold at post offices and online via ShopThruPost, while serviced covers will be available at philatelic offices. A hand-back date-stamping service will also be offered at post offices on 28 May.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/12/P2026051200467.htm

🇭🇰🚸📮 #HongKong Post will issue a set of special stamps and related philatelic products themed 'Road Safety' on 28 May, with official first day covers available from 13 May. The collection includes four stamps, a stamp sheetlet and associated items promoting safer road use, under the vision of 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'. The designs highlight key messages for #pedestrians, drivers, passengers and #cyclists, such as obeying #traffic signals, avoiding drink-driving, wearing seat belts and using child restraints, and using protective equipment while #cycling. Hongkong Post said the issue aims to raise public awareness and encourage responsible behaviour among all road users. First day covers will be sold at post offices and online via ShopThruPost, while serviced covers will be available at philatelic offices. A hand-back date-stamping service will also be offered at post offices on 28 May.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/12/P2026051200467.htm

🇭🇰🚸📮 #HongKong Post will issue a set of special stamps and related philatelic products themed 'Road Safety' on 28 May, with official first day covers available from 13 May. The collection includes four stamps, a stamp sheetlet and associated items promoting safer road use, under the vision of 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'. The designs highlight key messages for #pedestrians, drivers, passengers and #cyclists, such as obeying #traffic signals, avoiding drink-driving, wearing seat belts and using child restraints, and using protective equipment while #cycling. Hongkong Post said the issue aims to raise public awareness and encourage responsible behaviour among all road users. First day covers will be sold at post offices and online via ShopThruPost, while serviced covers will be available at philatelic offices. A hand-back date-stamping service will also be offered at post offices on 28 May.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/12/P2026051200467.htm

https://www.europesays.com/es/546415/ Cierre de Ormuz elimina 100 millones de barriles de petróleo semanales del mercado: Aramco #american #americas #building #buildings #Business #BusinessNews #Economía #Economy #ES #España #exteriors #markets #NewYorkCity #NewYorkStockExchange #NorthAmerican #pedestrian #pedestrians #people #person #securities #silhouette #Spain #stands #stocks #US #USStockMarket #USA #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #US #usa

Flatlands - Day 5: Wijk -> Weesp (62 km).

Mostly along the large and busy Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, riding through #Utrecht ,possibly #Europe 's cycling capital, with its amazing bridges just for #cyclers and #pedestrians .

#BikeTooter #cycling #bikepacking #radtouren #fahrrad #cyclotourisme #vélo #bici #cycle #radfahren #radtour #bike #bicycle #Brompton #Wijk #Weesp #Nederland #Netherlands

Bike Walk Alameda is spreading the news—their biking and walking map just got a glow up! The map is digital for now, and they want your feedback. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/check-bike-walk-alamedas-map/

#alameda #BikeWalkAlameda #biking #pedestrians

Bellingen!

Helsinki Kruunuvuori Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists

"Kruunuvuori bridge an exceptional project by international standards. Bridges of this scale are rarely built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists."

"From the outset, the focus was on pedestrian and cyclist safety, a comfortable travel experience, and barrier-free accessibility...Opening the bridge to light traffic marks an important milestone, providing a safe and distinctive route across the surrounding urban landscape." >>

https://www.wsp.com/en-au/news/2026/helsinki-kruunuvuori-bridge-opens-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists
#bridges #pedestrians #ActiveMobility #PublicTransport #cyclists #CarCentric #Bellingen #LavendersBridge #safety #walking

Image: Young people on Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge. A dangerous space for pedestrians.

Bellingen!

Helsinki Kruunuvuori Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists

"Kruunuvuori bridge an exceptional project by international standards. Bridges of this scale are rarely built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists."

"From the outset, the focus was on pedestrian and cyclist safety, a comfortable travel experience, and barrier-free accessibility...Opening the bridge to light traffic marks an important milestone, providing a safe and distinctive route across the surrounding urban landscape." >>

https://www.wsp.com/en-au/news/2026/helsinki-kruunuvuori-bridge-opens-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists
#bridges #pedestrians #ActiveMobility #PublicTransport #cyclists #CarCentric #Bellingen #LavendersBridge #safety #walking

Image: Young people on Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge. A dangerous space for pedestrians.

Bellingen!

Helsinki Kruunuvuori Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists

"Kruunuvuori bridge an exceptional project by international standards. Bridges of this scale are rarely built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists."

"From the outset, the focus was on pedestrian and cyclist safety, a comfortable travel experience, and barrier-free accessibility...Opening the bridge to light traffic marks an important milestone, providing a safe and distinctive route across the surrounding urban landscape." >>

https://www.wsp.com/en-au/news/2026/helsinki-kruunuvuori-bridge-opens-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists
#bridges #pedestrians #ActiveMobility #PublicTransport #cyclists #CarCentric #Bellingen #LavendersBridge #safety #walking

Image: Young people on Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge. A dangerous space for pedestrians.

Bellingen!

Helsinki Kruunuvuori Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists

"Kruunuvuori bridge an exceptional project by international standards. Bridges of this scale are rarely built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists."

"From the outset, the focus was on pedestrian and cyclist safety, a comfortable travel experience, and barrier-free accessibility...Opening the bridge to light traffic marks an important milestone, providing a safe and distinctive route across the surrounding urban landscape." >>

https://www.wsp.com/en-au/news/2026/helsinki-kruunuvuori-bridge-opens-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists
#bridges #pedestrians #ActiveMobility #PublicTransport #cyclists #CarCentric #Bellingen #LavendersBridge #safety #walking

Image: Young people on Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge. A dangerous space for pedestrians.

Bellingen!

Helsinki Kruunuvuori Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists

"Kruunuvuori bridge an exceptional project by international standards. Bridges of this scale are rarely built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists."

"From the outset, the focus was on pedestrian and cyclist safety, a comfortable travel experience, and barrier-free accessibility...Opening the bridge to light traffic marks an important milestone, providing a safe and distinctive route across the surrounding urban landscape." >>

https://www.wsp.com/en-au/news/2026/helsinki-kruunuvuori-bridge-opens-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists
#bridges #pedestrians #ActiveMobility #PublicTransport #cyclists #CarCentric #Bellingen #LavendersBridge #safety #walking

Image: Young people on Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge. A dangerous space for pedestrians.

I often pass this pair of #Swans on my #Bike circuit but today I thought I’d take their #photographs while they seemed to be doing some house cleaning. I think the protective netting was put up by the owners of the nearby pub to make sure the #Nest is protected from #Pedestrians and #Cyclists, which is a nice thought. Luckily they were unperturbed by my presence and so I didn’t feel that I had to flee at short notice.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #Biking #Cycle #Cycling #Bicycle

I often pass this pair of #Swans on my #Bike circuit but today I thought I’d take their #photographs while they seemed to be doing some house cleaning. I think the protective netting was put up by the owners of the nearby pub to make sure the #Nest is protected from #Pedestrians and #Cyclists, which is a nice thought. Luckily they were unperturbed by my presence and so I didn’t feel that I had to flee at short notice.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #Biking #Cycle #Cycling #Bicycle

I often pass this pair of #Swans on my #Bike circuit but today I thought I’d take their #photographs while they seemed to be doing some house cleaning. I think the protective netting was put up by the owners of the nearby pub to make sure the #Nest is protected from #Pedestrians and #Cyclists, which is a nice thought. Luckily they were unperturbed by my presence and so I didn’t feel that I had to flee at short notice.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #Biking #Cycle #Cycling #Bicycle

I often pass this pair of #Swans on my #Bike circuit but today I thought I’d take their #photographs while they seemed to be doing some house cleaning. I think the protective netting was put up by the owners of the nearby pub to make sure the #Nest is protected from #Pedestrians and #Cyclists, which is a nice thought. Luckily they were unperturbed by my presence and so I didn’t feel that I had to flee at short notice.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #Biking #Cycle #Cycling #Bicycle

I often pass this pair of #Swans on my #Bike circuit but today I thought I’d take their #photographs while they seemed to be doing some house cleaning. I think the protective netting was put up by the owners of the nearby pub to make sure the #Nest is protected from #Pedestrians and #Cyclists, which is a nice thought. Luckily they were unperturbed by my presence and so I didn’t feel that I had to flee at short notice.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #Biking #Cycle #Cycling #Bicycle

Manila is pretty hostile to pedestrians, but still even when the pavement is busted and dusted (or more often, doesn't exist at all) we walk! #manila #mandaluyong #pedestrians #pavement #sidewalks

Helsinki officially opens Finland’s longest bridge.

Finland’s longest and highest bridge, Helsinki’s new Kruunuvuori Bridge, officially opened to the public on Saturday.

It links Kruunuvuorenranta in the eastern suburb of Laajasalo with central Helsinki.

The nearly 1200-metre long bridge is said to be the longest bridge in the world that exclusively serves pedestrians, cyclists and trams.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260418-helsinki-officially-opens-finlands-longest-bridge?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Helsinki #Bridge #Infrastructure #Pedestrians #Cyclists #Trams

This might be a good resource:

https://crashmapper.org

For 2024:

Pedestrians injured by car/SUV/bus/van/truck: 7500
Pedestrians injured by motorcycle/e-bike/scooter/bike: 841

Pedestrians killed by car/SUV/bus/van/truck: 107
Pedestrians killed by motorcycle/e-bike/scooter/bike: 9

#EBikes #Pedestrians #NYC #Urbanism #Cars

So as often, it's not one reason, is a combination of reasons, large cars, high car speed, lack of protection for pedestrians…

#roadsafety #pedestrians #CarSpeed #usa

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-14/what-s-really-driving-the-pedestrian-safety-crisis-in-us-cities

Why do so many Americans die while walking?

To find out, I spoke with University of New Mexico’s Nick Ferenchak, who leads the only US research center focused specifically on pedestrians and cyclists.

TL;DR: Fast urban roads are a huge factor, and car bloat amplifies risk.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-14/what-s-really-driving-the-pedestrian-safety-crisis-in-us-cities?srnd=phx-citylab-transportation

#pedestrians #safety

LA Times: Walking 14.5 miles from Silver Lake to the beach in a day is possible — and a lot of fun

(subscriber only)
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-02/walking-santa-monica-boulevard

#pedestrians #LosAngeles

The fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars

Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unload excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:

" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/13/australian-suv-huge-ute-obsession-roads-more-dangerous

* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/30/australia-fuel-efficient-family-cars-guide-best

* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars

* Road hogs: what is Australia’s love of big cars costing us all?
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/16/road-hogs-what-is-australias-love-of-big-cars-costing-us-all

* The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/17/the-cars-eating-australia-should-we-be-trying-to-reverse-our-attraction-to-suvs-and-utes

** The Government launches $20 million fuel saving campaign: "Every little bit helps" Along with asking the public to consider using their car less, the ads promote tips to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, such as "driving smoothly" and "unloading excess weight". >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/government-launches-multi-million-dollar-fuel-saving-campaign/106555004

Image: Australia loves huge SUVs and trucks. First Dog on the Moon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/18/australia-loves-huge-suvs-and-trucks-will-nobody-think-of-the-car-parks

#FossilFuel #fuel #petrol #cars #vehicles #SUVs #CarDependency #PetrolDependency #EnergySecurity #consumption #climate #pollution #RaodTrauma #BigCars #BigCarparks #FuelGuzzlers #FuelSaving #TaxPerks #NegativeExternalities #RoadFatalities #RoadDeaths #speed #pedestrians #MobilityDesign #governance #Australia #love #big #ExcessWeight #roads

The fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars

Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unload excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:

" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/13/australian-suv-huge-ute-obsession-roads-more-dangerous

* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/30/australia-fuel-efficient-family-cars-guide-best

* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars

* Road hogs: what is Australia’s love of big cars costing us all?
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/16/road-hogs-what-is-australias-love-of-big-cars-costing-us-all

* The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/17/the-cars-eating-australia-should-we-be-trying-to-reverse-our-attraction-to-suvs-and-utes

** The Government launches $20 million fuel saving campaign: "Every little bit helps" Along with asking the public to consider using their car less, the ads promote tips to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, such as "driving smoothly" and "unloading excess weight". >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/government-launches-multi-million-dollar-fuel-saving-campaign/106555004

Image: Australia loves huge SUVs and trucks. First Dog on the Moon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/18/australia-loves-huge-suvs-and-trucks-will-nobody-think-of-the-car-parks

#FossilFuel #fuel #petrol #cars #vehicles #SUVs #CarDependency #PetrolDependency #EnergySecurity #consumption #climate #pollution #RaodTrauma #BigCars #BigCarparks #FuelGuzzlers #FuelSaving #TaxPerks #NegativeExternalities #RoadFatalities #RoadDeaths #speed #pedestrians #MobilityDesign #governance #Australia #love #big #ExcessWeight #roads

The fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars

Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unload excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:

" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/13/australian-suv-huge-ute-obsession-roads-more-dangerous

* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/30/australia-fuel-efficient-family-cars-guide-best

* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars

* Road hogs: what is Australia’s love of big cars costing us all?
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/16/road-hogs-what-is-australias-love-of-big-cars-costing-us-all

* The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/17/the-cars-eating-australia-should-we-be-trying-to-reverse-our-attraction-to-suvs-and-utes

** The Government launches $20 million fuel saving campaign: "Every little bit helps" Along with asking the public to consider using their car less, the ads promote tips to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, such as "driving smoothly" and "unloading excess weight". >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/government-launches-multi-million-dollar-fuel-saving-campaign/106555004

Image: Australia loves huge SUVs and trucks. First Dog on the Moon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/18/australia-loves-huge-suvs-and-trucks-will-nobody-think-of-the-car-parks

#FossilFuel #fuel #petrol #cars #vehicles #SUVs #CarDependency #PetrolDependency #EnergySecurity #consumption #climate #pollution #RaodTrauma #BigCars #BigCarparks #FuelGuzzlers #FuelSaving #TaxPerks #NegativeExternalities #RoadFatalities #RoadDeaths #speed #pedestrians #MobilityDesign #governance #Australia #love #big #ExcessWeight #roads

The fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars

Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unload excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:

" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/13/australian-suv-huge-ute-obsession-roads-more-dangerous

* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/30/australia-fuel-efficient-family-cars-guide-best

* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars

* Road hogs: what is Australia’s love of big cars costing us all?
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/16/road-hogs-what-is-australias-love-of-big-cars-costing-us-all

* The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/17/the-cars-eating-australia-should-we-be-trying-to-reverse-our-attraction-to-suvs-and-utes

** The Government launches $20 million fuel saving campaign: "Every little bit helps" Along with asking the public to consider using their car less, the ads promote tips to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, such as "driving smoothly" and "unloading excess weight". >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/government-launches-multi-million-dollar-fuel-saving-campaign/106555004

Image: Australia loves huge SUVs and trucks. First Dog on the Moon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/18/australia-loves-huge-suvs-and-trucks-will-nobody-think-of-the-car-parks

#FossilFuel #fuel #petrol #cars #vehicles #SUVs #CarDependency #PetrolDependency #EnergySecurity #consumption #climate #pollution #RaodTrauma #BigCars #BigCarparks #FuelGuzzlers #FuelSaving #TaxPerks #NegativeExternalities #RoadFatalities #RoadDeaths #speed #pedestrians #MobilityDesign #governance #Australia #love #big #ExcessWeight #roads

The fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars

Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unload excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:

" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/13/australian-suv-huge-ute-obsession-roads-more-dangerous

* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/30/australia-fuel-efficient-family-cars-guide-best

* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/15/you-have-unmet-needs-the-psychology-behind-australias-love-affair-with-big-cars

* Road hogs: what is Australia’s love of big cars costing us all?
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/16/road-hogs-what-is-australias-love-of-big-cars-costing-us-all

* The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/17/the-cars-eating-australia-should-we-be-trying-to-reverse-our-attraction-to-suvs-and-utes

** The Government launches $20 million fuel saving campaign: "Every little bit helps" Along with asking the public to consider using their car less, the ads promote tips to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, such as "driving smoothly" and "unloading excess weight". >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/government-launches-multi-million-dollar-fuel-saving-campaign/106555004

Image: Australia loves huge SUVs and trucks. First Dog on the Moon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/18/australia-loves-huge-suvs-and-trucks-will-nobody-think-of-the-car-parks

#FossilFuel #fuel #petrol #cars #vehicles #SUVs #CarDependency #PetrolDependency #EnergySecurity #consumption #climate #pollution #RaodTrauma #BigCars #BigCarparks #FuelGuzzlers #FuelSaving #TaxPerks #NegativeExternalities #RoadFatalities #RoadDeaths #speed #pedestrians #MobilityDesign #governance #Australia #love #big #ExcessWeight #roads

#fotoVorschlag 'Regen / Regentag' in Manchester, of course! ☔️😆
#AltText #amateurPhotography #candid #candidPhotography #colourPhotography #crossbodyBag #fujifilm #fujixseries #jeans #Manchester #myPhoto #myWork #NoAI #OC #pavement #pedestrians #photography #rain #rainyDay #red #redUmbrella #reflection #SaijoDenki #streetPhotography #UK #umbrella #urbanPhotography #wetStreet #x100vi @photography

#fotoVorschlag 'Regen / Regentag' in Manchester, of course! ☔️😆
#AltText #amateurPhotography #candid #candidPhotography #colourPhotography #crossbodyBag #fujifilm #fujixseries #jeans #Manchester #myPhoto #myWork #NoAI #OC #pavement #pedestrians #photography #rain #rainyDay #red #redUmbrella #reflection #SaijoDenki #streetPhotography #UK #umbrella #urbanPhotography #wetStreet #x100vi @photography

#fotoVorschlag 'Regen / Regentag' in Manchester, of course! ☔️😆
#AltText #amateurPhotography #candid #candidPhotography #colourPhotography #crossbodyBag #fujifilm #fujixseries #jeans #Manchester #myPhoto #myWork #NoAI #OC #pavement #pedestrians #photography #rain #rainyDay #red #redUmbrella #reflection #SaijoDenki #streetPhotography #UK #umbrella #urbanPhotography #wetStreet #x100vi @photography

#fotoVorschlag 'Regen / Regentag' in Manchester, of course! ☔️😆
#AltText #amateurPhotography #candid #candidPhotography #colourPhotography #crossbodyBag #fujifilm #fujixseries #jeans #Manchester #myPhoto #myWork #NoAI #OC #pavement #pedestrians #photography #rain #rainyDay #red #redUmbrella #reflection #SaijoDenki #streetPhotography #UK #umbrella #urbanPhotography #wetStreet #x100vi @photography

#fotoVorschlag 'Regen / Regentag' in Manchester, of course! ☔️😆
#AltText #amateurPhotography #candid #candidPhotography #colourPhotography #crossbodyBag #fujifilm #fujixseries #jeans #Manchester #myPhoto #myWork #NoAI #OC #pavement #pedestrians #photography #rain #rainyDay #red #redUmbrella #reflection #SaijoDenki #streetPhotography #UK #umbrella #urbanPhotography #wetStreet #x100vi @photography

'Sounds of Australia' nominations

You think the combustion engine would be a winner but no it is the pedestrian button, also know as the beg button.

The beg button is 'an icon of Australian design' that makes distinctive sounds to signal to pedestrians that is o.k. to quickly interrupt the supply chain of combustion engine vehicles.

The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives >>
https://theconversation.com/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559

The beg button sound>
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/pb-5-pedestrian-crossing-button
#noise #pollution #cars #pedestrians #soundecology #sounds #roads #MobilityDesign #BegButton #FootTraffic

'Sounds of Australia' nominations

You think the combustion engine would be a winner but no it is the pedestrian button, also know as the beg button.

The beg button is 'an icon of Australian design' that makes distinctive sounds to signal to pedestrians that is o.k. to quickly interrupt the supply chain of combustion engine vehicles.

The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives >>
https://theconversation.com/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559

The beg button sound>
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/pb-5-pedestrian-crossing-button
#noise #pollution #cars #pedestrians #soundecology #sounds #roads #MobilityDesign #BegButton #FootTraffic

'Sounds of Australia' nominations

You think the combustion engine would be a winner but no it is the pedestrian button, also know as the beg button.

The beg button is 'an icon of Australian design' that makes distinctive sounds to signal to pedestrians that is o.k. to quickly interrupt the supply chain of combustion engine vehicles.

The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives >>
https://theconversation.com/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559

The beg button sound>
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/pb-5-pedestrian-crossing-button
#noise #pollution #cars #pedestrians #soundecology #sounds #roads #MobilityDesign #BegButton #FootTraffic

'Sounds of Australia' nominations

You think the combustion engine would be a winner but no it is the pedestrian button, also know as the beg button.

The beg button is 'an icon of Australian design' that makes distinctive sounds to signal to pedestrians that is o.k. to quickly interrupt the supply chain of combustion engine vehicles.

The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives >>
https://theconversation.com/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559

The beg button sound>
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/pb-5-pedestrian-crossing-button
#noise #pollution #cars #pedestrians #soundecology #sounds #roads #MobilityDesign #BegButton #FootTraffic

'Sounds of Australia' nominations

You think the combustion engine would be a winner but no it is the pedestrian button, also know as the beg button.

The beg button is 'an icon of Australian design' that makes distinctive sounds to signal to pedestrians that is o.k. to quickly interrupt the supply chain of combustion engine vehicles.

The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives >>
https://theconversation.com/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559

The beg button sound>
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/pb-5-pedestrian-crossing-button
#noise #pollution #cars #pedestrians #soundecology #sounds #roads #MobilityDesign #BegButton #FootTraffic

In the 1970s the Traffic Circulation Plan was introduced in the city of Groningen to reduce car traffic in the city center.

The 22 minute video shows that it was met with a lot of resistance, but 50 years later it is the foundation of why people love Groningen.

The plan was radical and »ridiculous«, but it worked.

»Er gaat niets boven Groningen« 🥂

#groningen #traffic #carfree #pedestrians #cycling #bicycle #bikes #busses #urbanplanning

https://youtu.be/bgKokpZMFnU

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of...

https://inphotos.org/2026/04/01/the-invisible-shift/

#Candid #CityWorkers #Cork #HiVis #Ireland #MarksAndSpencer #pedestrians #Photo #Photography #StreetCleaner #StreetPhotography #UrbanLife

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of...

https://inphotos.org/2026/04/01/the-invisible-shift/

#Candid #CityWorkers #Cork #HiVis #Ireland #MarksAndSpencer #pedestrians #Photo #Photography #StreetCleaner #StreetPhotography #UrbanLife

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of...

https://inphotos.org/2026/04/01/the-invisible-shift/

#Candid #CityWorkers #Cork #HiVis #Ireland #MarksAndSpencer #pedestrians #Photo #Photography #StreetCleaner #StreetPhotography #UrbanLife

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of people mid-stride, shopping or wandering around, and this one figure doing the quiet work that keeps the city ticking over.

His orange hi-vis jacket is the loudest thing in the frame, but he’s mostly unnoticed by everyone. The young lad in the camo jacket is walking towards me, a woman in a black top is mid-step, and behind the railings there’s a whole parade of shoppers who have no idea they’re in a photograph. I like that the two road signs bookend him: STOP on one side, no-right-turn on the other as if the street itself is giving him contradictory instructions. It’s one of those shots where the composition just fell into place, and all I had to do was not fumble the shutter.

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of people mid-stride, shopping or wandering around, and this one figure doing the quiet work that keeps the city ticking over.

His orange hi-vis jacket is the loudest thing in the frame, but he’s mostly unnoticed by everyone. The young lad in the camo jacket is walking towards me, a woman in a black top is mid-step, and behind the railings there’s a whole parade of shoppers who have no idea they’re in a photograph. I like that the two road signs bookend him: STOP on one side, no-right-turn on the other as if the street itself is giving him contradictory instructions. It’s one of those shots where the composition just fell into place, and all I had to do was not fumble the shutter.

The Invisible Shift

A street cleaner with a bin bag in one hand, framed between a STOP sign and a no-right-turn sign. You couldn’t stage it better. I shot this from Drawbridge Street, watching the lunchtime crowd flow past him like water around a rock. What struck me was the contrast: dozens of people mid-stride, shopping or wandering around, and this one figure doing the quiet work that keeps the city ticking over.

His orange hi-vis jacket is the loudest thing in the frame, but he’s mostly unnoticed by everyone. The young lad in the camo jacket is walking towards me, a woman in a black top is mid-step, and behind the railings there’s a whole parade of shoppers who have no idea they’re in a photograph. I like that the two road signs bookend him: STOP on one side, no-right-turn on the other as if the street itself is giving him contradictory instructions. It’s one of those shots where the composition just fell into place, and all I had to do was not fumble the shutter.

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Denver Post: Denver’s $1 billion road overhaul would cut space for cars, boost public transit and safety. Critics say it will make traffic worse.

Mayor Mike Johnston hopes traffic-calming projects can help transform a city that for a century has been oriented around cars

(massive string of tracking cookies, probably paywall)

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/03/29/denver-traffic-calming-road-projects/

#BikeTooter #pedestrians #Denver #Colorado

More people are killed on Australian roads.

"Deaths on Australian roads have increased every year since 2020. This is despite the Australian government’s commitment to Vision Zero – having zero deaths or serious injuries on our roads by 2050."

"Unfortunately, 1,317 road deaths were recorded in 2025, a 1.9% increase from 2024. Land transport accidents also remain a leading cause of death for children and young adults, and the third leading cause of injury hospitalisations." >>
https://theconversation.com/more-people-are-dying-on-australian-roads-this-program-could-make-drivers-safer-276970

Comments: To "look at the entire system of road use" one must not just have the car as the road user in mind but the entire mobility design and their associated industries. The focus should be on public infrastructure that enable active and safe mobility (walking and cycling) for all. "Good mobility design" does not kill, maim, pollute or leads to planetary heating.

#cars #roads #RoadTrauma #RoadDeaths #crash #VisionZero #failure #IntegralAccident #MobilityDesign #cyclists #pedestrians #KillerRoads #wildlife #SacrificeZone #FossilFuels #climate

Image: Somewhere on Wikipedia. A time when people could not accept that motorists can just kill people and call it an 'accident'.