Hackney Cyclist

Zwolle doing it right: a central busway flanked by traffic lanes and a separate cycleway, all buffered by trees that prevent overtaking. Buses speed through without getting stuck in traffic, people cycling have a safe route, and the narrower roadways reduce collisions. Amazing bit of street design.

An investigation into Russian interference in our politics is long overdue. And we all know who should be questioned first.

In 1993 the street has bollards, with some parking inthe distance. Today there is no parking, a lot of pedestrians and people cycling

Runstraat, Amsterdam in 1993 and today

Priority for cyclists on roundabouts in the Netherlands “Roundabouts are safer than intersections because they reduce the number of potential conflicts between road users and lower the driving speed. In the Netherlands, replacing a four-arm intersection…

This design isn’t just smooth and stress-free - it’s safer.
In the Netherlands, replacing a four-arm intersection with a roundabout is estimated to cut severe casualties by about 70%.

More here: bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/priority-for-cyclists-on-roundabouts-in-the-netherlands/

A typical Dutch urban roundabout with full priority for people cycling and walking at all arms

Bullshit

In 1980 we can see a tram and cars parked to the right of the road. Today there are tram lines with cycle track either side and signs stating that motor traffic is prohibited, except for loading in the morning

Marnixstraat, Amsterdam in 1980 and today. Not only has the car parking been removed but all the cars have too, now only accessible to those on foot, bike or on the tram

Musk has apparently manipulated Grok so much that it says he's a better athlete than LeBron James and a funnier comedian than Jerry Seinfeld.

Imagine being so insecure you need to program an LLM to boost you like that.

Zwolle doing it right: a central busway flanked by traffic lanes and a separate cycleway, all buffered by trees that prevent overtaking. Buses speed through without getting stuck in traffic, people cycling have a safe route, and the narrower roadways reduce collisions. Amazing bit of street design.

In 1980 we can see a tram and cars parked to the right of the road. Today there are tram lines with cycle track either side and signs stating that motor traffic is prohibited, except for loading in the morning

Marnixstraat, Amsterdam in 1980 and today. Not only has the car parking been removed but all the cars have too, now only accessible to those on foot, bike or on the tram

In 1979 the road has cars in both directions. Today it is a cycle only street, with greenery alongside. A woman cycles with two children on her bike

Weesperzijde, Amsterdam in 1979 and today, now a cycle only street. Cities can evolve and change - for the better.

No it doesn't, not if you design it correctly.

Marketing email stating "Explore Amsterdam by car and earn OneKeyCash"

F**k off 😂

I'll stick to my OV-fiets

Making car traffic one-way opens up real space for safe cycling. Safer, calmer, and way more inviting

In 1979 there are cars parked on both sides of the road, with ars driving on the tram track and people cycling between them. Today the street is pedestrianised, with two tram tracks

Reguliersbreestraat, Amsterdam in 1979 and today. Once two car-parking lanes, a single tram line with cars queueing on it, and bikes squeezed between it all. Now it’s two tram lines with generous pedestrian space. Cities reflect the priorities of the politicians who shaped them.

Carnival looks fun!

With the cycle route closed space has been taken from the carriageway to create a safe route for families to cycle

In 1979 there are cars parked on both sides of the road, with ars driving on the tram track and people cycling between them. Today the street is pedestrianised, with two tram tracks

Reguliersbreestraat, Amsterdam in 1979 and today. Once two car-parking lanes, a single tram line with cars queueing on it, and bikes squeezed between it all. Now it’s two tram lines with generous pedestrian space. Cities reflect the priorities of the politicians who shaped them.

"but if you ban cars from my street how will I get a sofa delivered?"

Get the delivery guys to park in the loading bay at the end of the street and bring it the short distance from there.

In 1971 we see a empty square in front of houses with cars parked on both sides of it. Today the space is filled with greenery and bike parking

Falckstraat, Amsterdam in 1971 and today

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Map showing the closure point

Artists impression of the cycle lane

Den Haag will close this 300m stretch of road on Monday and turn it into a cycle path, despite a 1,800 signature petition and attempts from right wing politicians to scrap it. Bravo!

A fietsstraat in Amsterdam. A through route for people cycling and trams but access only for parking / deliveries for motor traffic. Build it and they ride.

It's so funny that people think Amsterdam was always a bike utopia.

A narrow street in 1980 there are cars parked along one side of it. A man on a bike crosses on another street. Today there are two sets of bollards prohibiting cars from using this street, a lady on a bike passes through the bollards

Zeedijk, Amsterdam in 1980 and today

Cycling to a fishing trip with dad beside a busy main road. Safe cycle infrastructure makes moments like this possible.

This is also great reminder that cities aren't noisy; vehicle traffic is. The fewer vehicles on the road, the quieter your life is.

In 1981 there is car parking along the right hand side of the road, and also on the side road in the distance. Today there is no car parking visible, just lots of greenery. A woman rides a cargo bike with child inside towards the camera and a man rides a bike with a boy on the back away from the camera

Bellamystraat, Amsterdam in 1981 and today

Voorstraat in Utrecht: a true fietsstraat where bikes come first and cars are guests. It’s not just safer and more relaxed to cycle - the whole street benefits. Outdoor cafés, quieter homes, and a vibrant public space. When you design for people, cities flourish.

"but if you ban cars from my street how will I get a sofa delivered?"

Get the delivery guys to park in the loading bay at the end of the street and bring it the short distance from there.