Forks Active Transportation

Promoting active transportation (walking, cycling, etc.) in the Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN region.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

Hello! This account tries to explain active transportation philosophy and concepts to non-advocates who may not be normally exposed to these ideas. If we quote you and re-explain what you wrote, that just means you provided a good example, not that we're explaining _to_ you.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

This account will be going away soon. An archive of tweets may appear somewhere. Find your favorite urbanists on the #Fediverse.

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You love to see it. https://t.co/msSYoUte7A

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Difference in shading effect due to sidewalk and street tree placement, two adjacent blocks along 17th St NW, East Grand Forks.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

A gentle reminder:
If you don't feel safe walking or biking...
If better facilities would make your life better...

You don't need to become a city planner.

You just need to tell your electeds what you want.

B/c when things don't happen,

It's b/c a few people said "no."

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

Might be scooters coming soon! #micromobility https://t.co/5Zz6X5feyu

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😕

[Uday Schultz 🚰 @A320Lga]

The rapid decline of walking commutes across the rural US might be the most underreported transport shift of the last 50 years. Many small towns/cities used to post walk modeshares in the 20s, thanks to walkable commercial cores and urbanized industry.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

What's not to like?

[Hazel Borys @hborys]

Yes, street trees are essential for a myriad of reasons (safety, shade, air & water quality, placemaking). Skinny travel lanes calm traffic & make room for people walking, cycling, & taking transit. Maximum block length & crossings make it easier to get to where you’re going.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

They also make tiny plows. It's completely possible to have protected lanes here in Grand Forks.

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The MPO is having a group bike ride to ID issues. Check it out at https://t.co/qGvrnP0Gud. June 30, 5:30 pm, River Cinema parking lot.

[Dr. Joss Reimer @jossreimer]

Yes👇! We all know we should be more physically active. But we don't do it because the world around us makes it hard. You won't bike to work if the route is complicated or unsafe.

People choose healthy actions when the healthy choice is the easiest & most enjoyable option!

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

Minneapolis built 76 miles of bike lanes -- of all kinds -- from 2007-13.

Subsequent biking increases:

⬆️ 69% on protected bike lanes
⬆️ 26% on on-street bike lanes
⬆️ 10% on streets w/o lanes

Moral of the story: Build bike lanes, and protect them!

https://t.co/KORaxNgAHk

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

I’ll never forget the day my conservative father-in-law who has worked on Bay St his whole life + driven a massive SUV his whole life said “I support bike lanes because I want my daughter-in-law to be safe.” People you love ride bikes in the city. The city can be safe for all.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

Sidewalks!

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

Mundane mobility, folks. That's the ticket.

https://t.co/qVIZsWWu5U

[America Walks @americawalks]

Activity-friendly routes are most useful (and used!) if they're connecting everyday destinations.

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

The Grand Forks/East Grand Forks MPO is looking for feedback on walking and cycling facilities. Please let them know what you think!

(even if you have sent feedback as part of another project)

Website: https://t.co/qGvrnP0Gud

Interactive map: https://t.co/EoUI3zAHt5

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Winnipeg mayoral candidate on active transportation. Not that far away from us.

[Rick Shone Winnipeg @RickShone]

3) We need to start designing AT lanes as viable commuter options and not as expensive, token pleasure paths. 28 up and downs across driveways on an "AT" section only on the west side is not faster, safer or more convenient for commuting by bike. https://t.co/LT6fmd1IkA

[Downtown Forks @DowntownForks]

Happy World Bicycle Day! Biking can help you have increased cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength, and decreased stress levels. Celebrate World Bicycle day with us by heading to the Greenway, commuting to work, or going on a fun family bike ride! 🚲

[Forks Active Transportation @forks_active]

Maybe everyone should show up on ebikes?

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@GrandForksCity is there a way to provide feedback or suggestions if the meeting can't be attended? Will there be dedicated funding and design for active transportation?

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Saw a cargo trike in #EastGrandForks yesterday!