hans schaefersDec 17, 2022
Prof Julia Steinberger 🌍🌹🌱
"12 ways to reduce cars in cities" ranked by effectiveness.
Really interesting combination of carrots and sticks, with the sticks having higher overall effectiveness. Most likely, need to use both in combination. HT @BrentToderian , @giulio_mattioli FYI https://theconversation.com/12-best-ways-to-get-cars-out-of-cities-ranked-by-new-research-180642
12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research

A new study finds congestion charging and creating car-free streets and separated bike lanes have been most effective at reducing car use in European cities.

The Conversation
Dec 17, 2022 at 7:50amWeb
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@jks @BrentToderian @giulio_mattioli
Re: "sticks having higher overall effectiveness."
Tyres of 900 SUVs deflated in ‘biggest ever action’ by Tyre Extinguishers.
Guerrilla activists target vehicles across Europe, warning of ‘many more’ such nights to come.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/tyre-extinguishers-suvs-deflated-london-b2235713.html
Tyres of 900 SUVs deflated in ‘biggest ever action’ by Tyre Extinguishers

Guerrilla activists target vehicles across Europe, warning of ‘many more’ such nights to come

The Independent
Show threadDana R FisherDec 17, 2022
@RhinosWorryMe @jks @BrentToderian @giulio_mattioli Is the claim that deflating a tyre is a #climate stick??
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@Fisher_DanaR @jks @BrentToderian @giulio_mattioli
It would certainly discourage me from owning an SUV, if I kept waking up in the morning to find its tyres let down.
Show threadsocialkindness1Dec 17, 2022
@jks @BrentToderian @giulio_mattioli make public transport frequent, accessible, clean and affordable and car use will drop off.
Show threadRyan J. SutoDec 17, 2022
@jks @BrentToderian @giulio_mattioli it would be interesting to see a similar article about vehicles in suburban or rural areas.
Show threadex or current IDF unwelcomeDec 17, 2022
@jks @BrentToderian @giulio_mattioli big sharp sticks cemented into road
Show threadTom AndraszekDec 17, 2022
5. Workers given free public transport pass, then private shuttles to workplace: 37% drop in car commuters.