“The vacated homes were substantially cheaper than the new units and spanned diverse locations and housing types.” When people move into new housing developments, they free up space in older housing. This is good for housing affordability and availability.

Essay from an expert helped me better understand the qualms I felt about the six Democrats’ video. www.ms.now/opinion/demo...

This is a stunning thing to even have to see Members of Congress say out loud. Absolutely chilling. And inspiring.

I wish this generation’s campaigners success on this matter. Still, a Trump/GOP victory might finally shatter the 30-year old illusion shared by many sustainable transportation advocates that reforming (rather than ending) the current federal transportation program is the preferred strategy.

On November 20, 1975, Franco died in his bed, and Spain unexpectedly went democratic - part of the global wave of democratisation from 1974 to 1990. Now we're in the worst democratic decline since the 1930s. But there's hope. Me @financialtimes.com on how to create more Spains on.ft.com/4nRUpK0

President Vance will be beatable in 2028.

I once gave a presentation on Eugene Debs at MBA school. It was not warmly received.

as an epitaph to this sad story, just this week, California climate philanthropy celebrated slashing the throat of the most effective climate transport solution ever tried on earth -- e-bikes -- so they could subsidize more cars. bodies buried all over the place. cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/30/c...

California thinks highly of itself as a climate change leader, but its transportation programs and projects are more problem than solution.

My apologies to all the Colombians whom I castigated for constantly asking me “¿De donde eres?” The French do it, too, but I get to confound them by responding, “Je suis de Colombie!” 😁

L’Effet Hidalgo @annehidalgo.bsky.social Angers is going to experiment with a “school street” that restricts vehicle access and instead prioritizes youth safety and comfort. Photo Le Courrier de l’ouest

Successful municipal governance is an effective form of resistance. #hope

Hey @baldwin.senate.gov Have you yet renounced your support of this creep?

“Paris is changing!” Mayor Hidalgo touts a couple of the many marvelous street transformations her administration has completed.

During my years of strong ties to Bogotá, Colombia 🇨🇴 (2014- present), increased motorcycle use, from roughly 1% to 10% of trips, has been the single greatest detrimental change to my quality of life there. #noise #danger #contamination #sidewalkparkinganddriving

Male motorcyclists die at an exceptionally high rate in Colombia (per research cited below). My view: Those who don’t die degrade the quality of life in 🇨🇴 cities— via noise, air contamination, the conquest of public space, and the danger they pose to people walking— and reduce 🇨🇴’s attractiveness.

For his friends, Donald Trump provides protection from the law; for his enemies, punishment. www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Traffic prohibited “except bicycles and residents.” Rural France (here, Normandy) is a model for low-stress cycling. 1/2

Political violence should never be condoned. Gun violence should never be condoned. Not in our schools, not anywhere. Period.

If I have any credibility with you from 20 years of reporting on rightwing & fascist movements, please listen when I beg you not to celebrate Charlie Kirk getting shot. Leave aside morality: this isn’t a match in dry grass, it’s a torch. We do not want what this could ignite & we would not win.

Below, a discussion of a “limited traffic” zone in Paris’s Marais neighborhood. Pictured: A sidewalk sign informing Parisians that a new such zone is coming. What’s the purpose? 1/2

“Hiring slowdown.” “Unemployment edges up.” Corrupt dictators should at least make the trains run on time. www.cnbc.com/2025/09/05/j...

I’m currently in Europe. Cities offer integrated train and bus transit. Safe bicycling options abound. Walking is pleasant and conveniently leads me to cute parks, plazas, and local shops. Who exactly is falling behind???

For 58€ a month I can ride on almost any public transport anywhere in Germany. Within a 15 minute walk from my house I can access 4 S Bahn lines, 3 UBahn lines, regional trains (I honestly don’t even know how many of those), 3 tram lines and at least 4 city bus lines (probably more).

Caitlin Clark’s lost season is the biggest sports story of the year. 😕

The ex-Republican Never-Trumpers are better at this than the Democrats 🤷‍♂️

The problem of e-bikes/e-motos is one of their maximum speed and not the presence of a throttle.

In response to my rant yesterday, I was asked how we can make better parks and other public places for teenage girls? What do they want? I have answers to this, so now a positive 🧵. Starting in Sweden, where this was co-designed by teenage girls.

Re: Russia’s suspected jamming of EU chief’s plane…Would the USA take down Putin’s plane if the opportunity presented itself?

The “Trump is dead” thing: 1) gives one hope 😁, 2) reminds us ala “Paul is dead” how deeply Trump has penetrated the culture.

I always said Sacramento would have been better off as a city with Soviet occupation for a decade instead of surrendering to the combined forces of the redevelopment and the highway lobbies.

The USA’s most notable military victories — the conquest of the Confederacy, its assistance in WW1, and its more leading role in WW2– DID result in (essentially) unconditional surrender. But that’s not how most wars end. That’s not how Russia’s war upon Ukraine will end. Iran? That’s idiotic.

Paris administration launches educational campaign to prepare the public for the forthcoming « limited-traffic » street projects. Among the listed objectives: (1/

New post from @samfr.bsky.social examines how Trump is emulating China’s approach to the regulation and control of large companies, and the consequential dangers (£/free trial) samf.substack.com/p/capitalism...

Paris Plage? Je dis « Oui! »

Shades of Biden (sorta) tasking Harris with the border.

Outstanding essay calmly examines the (existential?) conflict between describing the USA as an ideal worth striving for versus a place defined by those who came before us.

Hooray for Bogotá! Yesterday they set a world record with a 17-hour long Ciclovía/open streets event (I’m sharing this article to highlight the hilariously and impossibly accurate headcount. Are you sure it wasn’t 1,894,683? 🤣🤣). bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/cu...

Amazing journalism 👇🏽

Returning from abroad, I’m stunned to see Sacramento expanding highways within city limits. A region in denial: All pretense to climate change leadership evaporates.

Hello @baldwin.senate.gov We look forward to your apology for supporting Duffy.

🤣🤣🤣

Sacramento’s new light rail cars that offer platform-level boarding are a hit with people using bicycles (carrying a bicycle up/down four steps is no longer required). 👍🏻👍🏻

Democrats, it’s time to fight!

Interesting study from Germany on e-bikes and the modes they replace: "43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"

Three Black mayors are proving that investing in people, not policing, can reduce violent crime. Chicago, Baltimore, and Birmingham are seeing historic declines in shootings and homicides. New from @shalisemyoung.bsky.social.

Marc Chagall, A wheatfield on a summer's afternoon, 1942

The new law approved today by Colombian President Petro permits unlicensed, uninsured people to travel up to 60km/hr in bikeways on electric motos, scooters, and bicycles. Chaos and carnage ahead! Image courtesy Caracol

Colombia President Gustavo Petro has signed a law (described below) permitting various electric motos and scooters to use bike lanes and paths. What it might mean… 1/ thebogotapost.com/battle-of-th...