A compilation of weak or lazy arguments and excuses not to support active travel, liveable cities, better infrastructure and safer streets for all π³
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Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
If HS2 was a motorway, it would have been built by now! But because new rail projects are minutely analysed with this "value for the taxpayer" nonsense. If road building was held to the same level of scrutiny, a sizable amount of the road network would still be cart tracks.
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Morninβ. Today, weβre going to argue about Lime bikes. I just parked my one here in Islington. Itβs the green one. I use one almost every day. A brilliant way to get around London. Way faster than a car. βBut theyβre untidy parked everywhereβ. Yep, but imagine every Lime bike you see was a car. What an absolute nightmare that would be. And have you seen how awful parked cars make the most beautiful street look? Right, Iβm off for breakfast and coffee. Have a lovely Wednesday :)
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I have to remind myself that it is a positive thing that tweets from accounts like Steveβs show no knowledge of chronology, and no understanding of roles in highway planning and implementation. Given their opposition to changing things for the better, itβs good they have no clue.
Would it have been Mr Tranter?
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckkeβ¦
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
Pro-pedestrian bastard kerb jumping out under law abiding motorists who just want to grow the Economy.
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This explanation of why The Timesβs consumer affairs respondent turned into a reliable go-to for regular articles lobbying against safer streets and cycling in London is just so perfect.
Hell hath no fury like a slightly inconvenienced motorist.
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
"We can't have high speed rail, think of all the small towns of 500 people or less that'll be bypassed"
What a stupid fucking article
thehill.com/opinion/technoloβ¦
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
This video posted by Vincent Stops highlights why the @NFBUK campaign against Floating Bus Stops is an astroturf anti-cycling campaign:
1. Vincent filmed it
2. He stood on the tactile paving at the crossing while filming it
3. Andrew performed for Vincent
4. Itβs a stunt π
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
You can cherry pick users of any mode. Cyclists do these things too.
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Iβll take walkable urbanism over a dryer and a second car any day of the weekβ¦
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
'We cannot get rid of cars in OUR city; we are not Amsterdam!' Well, neither was #Amsterdam.
It took bold political choices, and a consistent process with smaller and bigger steps. A long-term commitment that is still ongoing!
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
People hate cyclists because bicycles are small and nimble and can zip through congestion in cities while you have to wait in your SUV because it's massive and not manoeuvrable and thus cannot do the same.
Makes total sense.
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Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
I realise this might not be a popular view, but I think cars give streets some life
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
"Just don't step in front of it"
Avoid getting hit by an SUV by not stepping in front of it . Problem
Solved . Next . standard.co.uk/news/transporβ¦
Bad Cycling Excuses retweeted
100%
Iβve never understood why Americans donβt want the same kinds of environments they love when they travel, at home.
