@DoBetterLaura
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Tomorrow!
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The entire city flooding and people continuing to drive like it’s no big deal is pretty much the embodiment of the US response to climate change.
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@the_transit_guy29 Sep 2023
Our cities and infrastructure are not resilient and we need to get our act together as a country ASAP
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George S@noisecapella28 Sep 2023
As a regular user of the T I really just want my government to work properly. Privilege is when you can ignore the failings in the basic functioning of government and focus on stuff less important, and so many candidates for office have it commonwealthmagazine.org/tra…
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On this day 197 years ago the world's first ever public railway was opened in northern England. And a whole new form of architecture was born: the train station. So, to celebrate, here are some of the world's greatest train stations...
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Jonathan Berk
@berkie122 Sep 2023
We’ve kicked the can down the tracks on major, systemic MBTA issues and appropriate funding for decades. It’s well past time for leaders on Beacon Hill to treat this like the emergency situation that it is.
Tim Lawrence@datadyne00722 Sep 2023
This is a crisis truly beyond comprehension that no one in #mapoli seems to care about.
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Matt Carphree@MattyCiii19 Sep 2023
Replying to @Adam_Estroff
@Adam_Estroff
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Tom Forth@thomasforth18 Sep 2023
How often do you think about how Denmark is building a railway tunnel to Germany that will reduce travel time for people by two hours and massively decrease freight distances? Under construction now and due to be finished in 2029. More or less than the Roman Empire?
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NEW: A 5 yr Belgian study shows the BIG impact of increasing vehicle weight on road deaths & injuries. When a person on a bike or walking is hit by a pick-up, the risk of serious injury increases by 90% compared to a car. The risk of death goes up by 200%. vias.be/fr/newsroom/des-voit…
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Sam Balto@CoachBalto23 Aug 2023
The ultimate life hack is a cargobike. Don’t wait, get one.
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Action Alert! Your attendance in Lynn is needed tomorrow evening! OR Please write to the Councilor-At-Large in support of the Northern Strand Trail Extension Project! - mailchi.mp/.../action-alert-…... #northernstrandtrail #biketothesea #lynnma #greenways #gatewaycities #supportbiking
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David Zipper@DavidZipper5 Aug 2023
I’ve spent much of this year learning about car bloat, the process through which smaller vehicles are being replaced by increasingly massive SUVs and trucks. What I’ve learned: Huge cars are terrible for society, often in ways that are hidden. A summary 🧵
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We as Americans need to address our allergic reaction to walking
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In Paris, owners of big, heavy cars will have to pay extra to park. Deputy Mayor: “There are no dirt paths , no mountain roads … SUVs are absolutely useless in Paris. Worse, they are dangerous, cumbersome and use too many resources to manufacture." theguardian.com/world/2023/j…

Paris to charge SUV drivers higher parking fees to tackle ‘auto-besity’

Size, weight and motor will be taken into account as councillors target ‘dangerous, cumbersome’ vehicles

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MassBike@MassBike4 Jul 2023
🚴 Happy 4th of July!🎆 Today, let's take a moment to appreciate the freedom that bicycles bring to our lives! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, take a moment to appreciate the joy, adventure, and sense of liberation that comes with pedaling on two wheels.
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"In the Netherlands, you'll see people in their eighties on e-bikes. You'll see people with disabilities with a cane strapped to their tricycle. Virtually everyone can use their low-car streets without feeling unsafe, uncomfortable, or unwelcome." WATCH: youtu.be/5RptcmEQErA
Two scooters side by side cruising along a bicycle path in Amsterdam

ALT Two scooters side by side cruising along a bicycle path in Amsterdam

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Help @amtrak figure out how to make bikes on trains better. Take this survey. /via @BikeLeague surveymonkey.com/r/VXK5RNN
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Happy World Tricycle Day to anyone who celebrates. I❤️ my cargo trike. When I first gained my disability, I was told by a doctor that I wouldn't be able to cycle anymore. But I can, just in an adapted way. 📸 @BikeIsBestHQ #WorldTricycleDay23
Photo of a white woman with an NJ tube sitting on a cargo trike with a white toy poodle standing up in the front bucket. they are on a street with red brick buildings behind them.

ALT Photo of a white woman with an NJ tube sitting on a cargo trike with a white toy poodle standing up in the front bucket. they are on a street with red brick buildings behind them.

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Jonathan Berk
@berkie11 Jun 2023
Regional Rail provides equitable, fast, & frequent alternatives to cars. A fully realized Regional Rail system would provide subway-equivalent service, with peak trains as frequent as every 5-7 min. 🚉⚡️ Read @transitmatters NEW REPORT: static1.squarespace.com/stat…
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MassBike@MassBike24 May 2023
MA E-Bike Rebates got the green light in 2022 in the Transportation Bond Bill, unfortunately, no money for e-bike rebates was programmed into this year’s budget. The Healey Admin has signaled that e-bike rebates are slated for 2024. Learn more: bit.ly/3MTfdBv
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My beloved city #Bologna and #EmiliaRomagna region is for the second day under the rain and the flood. It’s the third time that this happens in 2023 alone. As the extreme events caused by global warming increase, similar phenomena will become more frequent & intense. Hold on!
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