James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas)

Designer, cyclist, husband, & father.
I mostly get around by bike. 🚴‍♂️

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

Now back to Threads. If you are using it too, find me there with the same username.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

My post yesterday morning on Threads got well over 500 likes and 35 replies so far. Even though I have many more followers here, It's been a very long time since I've seen that type of engagement on Twitter. Hopefully more people from #biketwitter will make the switch.

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

Bike trips in the USA rose 37% from 2019 to 2022.

https://t.co/3yOscoisGi

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@davidhalesmith @Surly_Bikes That's a mirror on the left. I have a single chainring, so only one @Gevenalle CX shifter on the front of the right brake lever. I love that set-up on my commuter bike for reliable shifting in all weather conditions.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@2_Wheeled_Wolf By the way, after a few days not checking Twitter/X, I had 27 notifications. One was a real comment from you, and the rest were all likes from spam bots. It's a shame, because I used to really love Twitter.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

I think it is time to remove Twitter/X/whatever this is from my phone. I've met some really great people here over the course of 15 years, and I hope to see many of you over on Threads.

Find me there at https://t.co/soXFxeclEr

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@2_Wheeled_Wolf I just followed you on Bluesky. I'm
@ https://t.co/gU6YSp3UlP there. I'm not completely leaving Twitter either, but just checking it less since I took it off my phone.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

A few shots from my #bikecommute... hands down the best way to start, and end, the work day.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@samj_day Protected bike lanes and a network of greenway paths would go a long way toward enticing more Americans to give up their cars. It would alleviate congestion for drivers too if more people were choosing alternatives to a single occupancy vehicle commute.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@samj_day I ride to work regardless of weather conditions too, but I do understand why the majority of Americans fear riding on the roads. In most of the US, car-centric infrastructure is hostile to cyclists and pedestrians, and most drivers are watching their phones more than the road.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@pattyboge It sounds to me like she just wants two bikes.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

Morning commute ☀️

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@kairyssdal After so many years, it's hard to leave Twitter (or whatever it's called these days). I've been using Threads more too though. I have a Bluesky account too, but Threads is more active...at least for me.

[Tristan Cleveland @LUrbaniste]

One of the craziest findings in urban planning is that you can reach more jobs faster by car in Dutch cities than American cities — *and* walking, cycling, and transit are faster in Dutch cities.

Building cities for cars fails even cars. @BrentToderian
https://t.co/fVMNxJ3Bph

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@Henryz_mom We are on the same team, and I TRULY appreciate your perspective. I have lost a couple of close friends and my grandmother to traffic violence, but I can't imagine losing a child. One of my kids rides a bike for transportation, and two drive small cars. I worry about all of them

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@Henryz_mom I am truly sorry for your loss, and I am sorry if I wasn't clear. I have the same goal as you, and I shouldn't argue while I'm still so angry. I will always continue to fight for safe roads for all, and that includes pointing out the vehicle bloat that is hurting drivers too.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@Henryz_mom You are twisting my words. I have lost friends and family members on bikes and in cars, and DO NOT value one life over another. I do believe that negligent driver in a big lifted trucks who kill others should be held accountable, and that those vehicles pose a greater danger.

[big_pedestrian @big_pedestrian]

Given that road wear scales with axle weight to the 4th power (RW=kg^4) and these large vehicles are 4 - 8 times more likely to kill other road users, $30 is practically symbolic. These fees should be thousands.

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

A recipe for great streets:

• Buildings close together and close to the street
• Narrow lanes
• Street trees

Anything else?

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@Henryz_mom I guess that is the part of your original statement that I don't fully agree with. You said road violence is a problem for ALL road users, but it's not an equal problem. Many people choose to stack the odds in their favor by driving large, heavy vehicles with limited sightlines.

[James Thomas (www.threads.com/@james_c_thomas) @james_c_thomas]

@Henryz_mom A good friend of mine was killed by a driver last week. He was on his bike and didn't stand a chance against the big, heavy truck that hit him. Those who choose to drive oversized 3 ton vehicles are technically at some risk too, but they are making a choice to endanger others.