BikeBiz) BikeBiz explores the burgeoning world of cargo bikes and investigates to what extent the rides are influencing school runs Laura LakerOct 29, 2018 Cargo bikes are growing in popularity in the UK, but they’re not just for carrying goods. Increasingly, parents are transporting kids by cargo bike, saving money and time getting around. Although… [Read More]

BikeBiz) The RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike has been named a ‘Top 10 Product for 2019’ Rebecca Morley2 hours ago The RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike from Rad Power Bikes has been named a ‘Top 10 Product for 2019’ in BuildingGreen’s annual awards. Mike Radenbaugh, co-founder and CEO of Rad Power Bikes, said: “Sustainable transportation options are… [Read More]

Streetsblog USA) By Angie Schmitt Dec 4, 2018 More than a dozen members of Congress — most notably freshman New York lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — have called for a “Green New Deal” to address the worsening climate crisis. But the document is vague on policy, beyond its call for “decarbonizing, repairing and improving transportation and… [Read More]

medium) The window is closing quickly, but we know what we need to do Ross ShermanOct 16 I vividly remember the first time the “Inconvenient Truth” about climate change really clicked for me. I was in sixth grade, and my whole family sat on our living room couch together and watched Al Gore’s signature PowerPoint… [Read More]

road.cc) Almost half of disabled cyclists are afraid of being seen riding their bikes due to the fear that being seen to be “too active” could cost them their benefits, according to the Wheels for Wellbeing charity. Wheels for Wellbeing supports disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. The… [Read More]

Long Beach Post) Brian AddisonDecember 1, 2018 Traffic on Ocean Blvd. in Downtown Long Beach. Animation by Brian Addison. Despite its liberal reputation as a haven for progressive climate change legislation, a new report released this week by the California Air Resources Board shows the state will not meet its 2030 goals for reducing pollution…. [Read More]

Medium) “There is no walking out from the energy transition.” Nexus MediaJun 4 =By Jeremy Deaton Ten years ago Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes said he wasn’t worried about digital streaming. “I’ve been frankly confused by this fascination that everybody has with Netflix,” he said. Blockbuster’s head of digital strategy echoed this sentiment, asserting the company… [Read More]

Vimeo) @Streetfilms from Groningen, soon to be the 3rd vid to reach 500K plays on our site! Fact: this film happened because @MarkGortonNYC did some research on their traffic circulation program and urged me to go visit! It’s no secret that just about anywhere you go in the Netherlands is an incredible place to bicycle…. [Read More]

BikeBiz) The new zone aims to encourage Londoners to walk, cycle or use public transport Rebecca MorleyDec 4, 2018 TfL has begun installing more than 300 ‘Ultra Low Emission Zone’ (ULEZ) warning signs across central London, in advance of the new zone starting next year. The signs, which are being installed at the same locations… [Read More]

the guardian) Government seeks to prioritise environment and end some of world’s worst traffic congestion Last modified on Wed 5 Dec 2018 Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to make all its public transport free. Fares on trains, trams and buses will be lifted next summer under the plans of… [Read More]