Unlike the typical #sneckdown photos showing how much space is wasted on vehicle infrastructure, snow also shows how #pedestrian and #cycling #infrastructure is really what's left over when auto drivers are done. I've seen drivers drive at speed over sidewalks rather than wait. It's no wonder parents keep their children inside. Poor infrastructure not only makes spaces more dangerous, it also robs people of their autonomy and independence.
#mobility

Five years ago, I bought my first #cargobike. Since then, I have had countless priceless moments talking with these two as we explore our world at a human pace. This magical machine has brought our family closer together and changed my life forever. Yesterday, I finally hit 20,000 kilometers (half-way around the globe), and I can't wait to see what the next half brings.

One of the things I love about #cycling is the ability to just stop and take in the scenery. Riding through the vineyards in #Trier, views like this happen often.

I suppose not every #DesirePath comes in the form of a well-trodden footpath. Many drivers ignore the right-turn-only sign at this #intersection. One decided to vote with paint. Even with the mirror there to help, it's already dangerous to turn right with a hill and a bend in the road right before the intersection. Turning left just increases the risk of collision.
#Trier #safety

Progress on the western side of the river. The river is much wider now. The bricks that used to line the river have been removed, and there is riprap and an improved walk/bike path being installed along the bank. Hopefully, this helps reduce flooding events in the city and allows nature to take up some of the extra water during rainier times.

There's been an effort to #renature some of the rivers in #Trier. It's been interesting to see the transition from deep, narrow stream with fast water and little vegetation to a wider, shallow, winding river with vegetation on the banks. This side has more to go, but it's getting there. Hopefully this will help with flooding going forward.

I went for a ride on the empty streets of #Trier last night and drove by the Porta Nigra all illuminated for the holidays.

It's so nice to just drop a tree in the bucket and take it home in the #cargobike. It certainly added a little #holiday cheer to people seeing a tree whiz by waving its branches happily as I pedaled home. Happy holiday everyone!

A #CargoBike can carry at least 3x its own weight compared with cars, which usually carry less than half of their own weight. Since I got my #UrbanArrow, I've been able to replace my car almost completely. On the very rare instance where I need more, I can simply rent or use #CarSharing.

#mobilität #MehrPlatzFürsRad #MorePlaceForBikes