Bike Advocacy https://momentummag.com/category/news/bike-advocacy/ smart living by bike Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:57:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 How to Drive If You Don’t Want to Kill People https://momentummag.com/drive-like-dont-want-kill-people/ https://momentummag.com/drive-like-dont-want-kill-people/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:03:54 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=28361 More friendly advice for motorists.

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]]> https://momentummag.com/drive-like-dont-want-kill-people/feed/ 8 Montana ‘politicians’ put forward one of the most ridiculous cycling bills, ever https://momentummag.com/montana-politicians-put-forward-one-of-the-most-ridiculous-cycling-bills-ever/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:31:36 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=40986 When you are a city cyclists, there are a lot of things you see that make you shake your head. Ontario Premier Doug Ford deciding he wants to rip out existing bike lanes because he believes making people drive will ease congestion, is one recent example. San Francisco moving to create a bike lane that […]

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]]> Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping https://momentummag.com/paris-cycling-numbers-double/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=38793 In the heart of Paris, amidst the historic boulevards and bustling streets, a revolution is taking place—one fueled not by engines, but by pedals. A report from French newspaper Le Monde paints a vivid portrait of the city’s evolving cycling culture, revealing a surge in two-wheeled activity that has captured the attention of cyclists and […]

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]]> In praise of the community bike shop https://momentummag.com/community-bike-shop-2/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:36:19 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=33476 Great bikes don’t die, they just get recycled. That’s the idea behind the community bike shop, where used models are repaired or scrapped, and every viable part is given years of new life. Community bike shops are scattered around the world, and they come in every form and flavor. Boston has Bikes Not Bombs, Pittsburgh […]

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]]> As Car-First Premier Talks Bike Lane Removal, Toronto Set to Send a Message at Rally https://momentummag.com/as-car-first-premier-talks-bike-lane-removal-toronto-set-to-send-a-message-at-rally/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:15:19 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=40436 When it comes to transportation planning in Ontario, it is the work of municipalities. But, apparently, Premier Doug Ford didn’t get that memo, and is set to rudely intrude on city business to not just block the creation of future bike lanes, but rip out three of the most crucial in Toronto. As a result, […]

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]]> Bicycle use soars following installation of separated bike lanes, according to new study https://momentummag.com/bicycle-use-soars-following-installation-of-separated-bike-lanes-according-to-cambridge-study/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:20:35 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=38695 A recent study shows that a separated bike lane installed in Cambridge, Massachusetts has been a resounding success. The study conducted by a volunteer-led team BCU Labs on behalf of the Boston Cyclists Union (BCU) delves into the significant impact of bike lane improvements on local ridership and community mobility. The study, part of an ongoing […]

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]]> Cargo bike delivery is much faster than polluting vans and trucks with massive benefits https://momentummag.com/cargo-bikes-can-deliver-faster-than-vans-while-providing-massive-benefits/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:25:48 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=32520 Cargo bike delivery can ship goods in cities faster than vans, removing tonnes of greenhouse gas and easing congestion at the same time, according to a new study by climate charity Possible and the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy. Day after dreary day in cities around the world, delivery vans shake and sputter their […]

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]]> Another study reveals huge economic, health and environmental benefits of cycling https://momentummag.com/study-benefits-of-cycling/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:36:33 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=37821 In a groundbreaking revelation, the 2023 WeRide Australian Cycling and eScooter Economy Report, the largest study of its kind in Australia, exposes the profound impact of cycling on the nation’s triple bottom line—unveiling significant economic, health, and environmental benefits. According to the report’s findings, the cycling and e-scooter sector in 2022 demonstrated its transformative potential, […]

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]]> A look at some of the worst bike lanes on the planet https://momentummag.com/a-look-at-some-of-the-worst-bike-lanes-on-the-planet/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=33746 When we sent out a message on Twitter asking for photographic evidence of the worst bike lanes on the planet, the response was huge. Apparently, there are a lot of crappy bike lanes out there, and people are not happy about it. The variety of mistakes shown demonstrates that it isn’t just about size, or […]

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]]> When someone dies because of a bike lane obstruction, can a city be sued? https://momentummag.com/bike-lane-obstruction-can-a-city-be-sued/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:16:09 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=39832 Cities around the world are investing millions of dollars in expanding safe and separated cycling networks to encourage residents to consider riding a bicycle for transportation and leaving the car at home. These measures are designed to appeal to a wide swatch of people who might not otherwise opt for a bicycle. It is supposed […]

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