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.

RE: https://social.notjustbikes.com/@notjustbikes/115916966480438299

how not to do urban / suburban light rail
https://nebula.tv/videos/notjustbikes-how-can-a-new-transit-line-be-this-bad

#transit #lightRail #carCentric #stroad #Toronto #NotJustBikes

"We've already established that the neighborhood has no sidewalks. It's entirely car centric."

A preview of 6 of Life in the Catalina Foothills. Read the story on my website.

#catalinafoothills #carcentric #dogwalking
#arizona #dividedhighway #webcomic

The car-brain view of pedestrian's needs

#Carcentric

Premier #DougFord could fine you $1000 for ferrying your kids to school in an electric cargo bike.

Last November, the #Ontario govt overturned a law regulating electric bikes and replaced it with a new law that bans anyone under 16 from riding an e-bike even as a passenger.

#toronto #onpoli #cdnpoli #carcentric

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/dropping-off-your-kids-at-school-on-an-e-bike-here-s-why-you-might/article_68bc095c-e3cd-11ef-af1e-270e6186a629.html