Madagascar has declared a state of energy emergency due to... Just enjoy the photo.

via bsky @BSfr

Story in French:
https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20260408-madagascar-l-%C3%A9tat-d-urgence-%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique-d%C3%A9cr%C3%A9t%C3%A9-en-raison-du-conflit-au-moyen-orient

#ActiveTransport #Trump NoMandate #AntiTrump #AntiGOP #AntiMAGA #Republicans #HalfHeartedFanatic

‘From the ground up’ – How #BlackCountry volunteers are tackling the highest levels of inactivity in England.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/02/from-the-ground-up-how-black-country-volunteers-are-tackling-the-highest-levels-of-inactivity-in-england

#Poverty #HealthInequality #ActiveTransport #Midlands

ANALYSIS: Is Doug Ford waging a war on cars?
“Whether it’s EVs, bikes, or even just public transit, the story is the same: the Ford government has been inept if not hostile when it comes to anything other than getting drivers in cars. Perversely, this isn’t even good for drivers: every incremental car we add to the road makes the experience of driving worse for everyone.
…
Without meaning to, without understanding that he’s doing it, Doug Ford has spent eight years waging his own war on the car”

https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-is-doug-ford-waging-a-war-on-cars

#ONpoli #NeverVoteConservative #DougFord #ActiveTransport #BikeTO #OttBike #Autowa #CarCulture

Imagine an Australian mayor cycling off after an election win...
But in the "city of bikes" it is just normal

"The Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected mayor of Paris. Grégoire took a victory bike ride with future councillors in Paris on Sunday night to show that the French capital would continue its pro-cycling and environmental policies." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/paris-mayoral-race-socialist-emmanuel-gregoire-projected-to-win
#cycling #bicycles #FossilFuels #pollution #climate #activetransport #climate #Paris #Hidalgo #environment

In a sensible world, how many years of bicycle riding experience does one need to be eligible for a car driver's license?

#SustainableTransport
#ActiveTransport
#ClimateAction

I would like to live in a world with >5 billion bicycles that are used regularly.

#ActiveTransport
#Sustainability
#ClimateAction

Beautiful and inspiring documentary by @Perowinger94. Non-German speaking people, please watch it with subtitles!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jQc1jXLAU

#CyclingCities
#ActiveTransport
#SustainableLiving
#ClimateAction

#MontereyCounty

Mark your calendar for 2026 meeting dates—listed below—for the #Transportation Agency for #Monterey County (TAMC) #Bicycle and #Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).

Tips: https://bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html

For any changes to meeting dates, and for agendas and packets (typically available about a week prior to mtg), refer to TAMC website: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee.
January 14, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
February 4, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
March 4, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced)
April 1, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
May 6, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced)
June 3, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
No July BPAC meeting
August 5, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
September 2, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced)
October 7, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
November 4, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas
No December BPAC meeting

#ActiveTransport #MontereyBay #SalinasValley