Joshua Abesamis

Same same but different

[he(YAP)grapinas @HEYOgrapinas]

🇵🇭 is still a conservative nation.

We all know that Filipinos vote most for the candidates only and not what the values of the party they belong to. I made a hypothetical map showing which provinces/cities lean left/right based on pres. election results since 1935.

[Roentgen @ronaldgem]

"Lalaban ako. Lalaban tayo." —Margot Robredo

[Ira Cruz @iracruz]

Fact-check time:
1. True 🌳 = Less dependence on vehicles
2. Elevated ≠ Promoting sustainable modes
3. Elevated ≠ Comfort, access

Real talk: This project has nothing to do with helping pedestrians; This only aims to facilitate the movement of vehicles.

#CommutersNaman

[Jay. 🚀👨‍🔬👨‍🏫🚴‍♂️ @space_racer]

While nationwide there are more motorcycle owners than bicycle owners, his statement that biking in MM is elitist is flat-out false. Not only are there more 🚲 owners in MM than 🏍️ or 🚗, but across all econ classes and educ attainment, attitudes toward biking are positive.

[Tobit Cruz @tobitcruz]

Showed this depressing photo to Copenhagen’s City Planner. Told her this is how far we are from what they have.

We have a lot of work to do. Pero I firmly believe na kaya naman with enough political will.

[Move As One Coalition @MoveAsOnePH]

Around 38 children in the Philippines die every day due to road traffic injuries. This is according to the UP-affiliated National Center for Transportation Studies. This alarming statistic demands our attention and action.

#UNRoadSafetyWeek #ArriveAlive

[MOBILITY MATTERS @RobertRsiy]

This message should be shared widely. https://t.co/vOOUKKiiDN

[Michael Thomas @curious_founder]

In the 1990s, Paris was one of the most polluted, traffic-clogged cities in the world.

Today, the city is a world leader in sustainable urban development.

Here's the story of how Paris took back its streets from cars.

[Michael Thomas @curious_founder]

In the 1970s, Dutch cities like Amsterdam were full of traffic and air pollution.

Now they are models of sustainable urban planning.

Here's the story of how the Netherlands started building their cities for humans, not cars.

🧵

[Ken Abante 🏳️‍🌈🌸🚴🏽‍♀️ @KenAbante]

Sharing my favorite story of hope today:

At first we were wary of the Makati police and MACEA marshalls who accompanied us in our #MakeItSaferMakati rally.

But they said many of them bike to work & believe our protest is for the public good. Ok mag-rally pag "para sa kabutihan"

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

It doesn’t seem to matter where we travel in the Netherlands, we’re continually amazed by the walkable, human-scale urbanism.

Towns and cities from 800 to 800,000 people—in this case Middelburg—which are an absolute delight to wander on foot because they’re not drowning in cars.

[Daniel Moser @_dmoser]

"In a quality city, a person should be able to live their entire life without a car, and not feel deprived."

🎥@grescoe

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

Here’s what Mayor @Anne_Hidalgo knew when she took office in 2014:

It wasn’t the hills, weather or culture that was preventing Parisians from cycling; it was a lack of safe infrastructure.

With that revelation—and some immense courage—she has unleashed a revolution in the city.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Idk man, last time he was here this platform was used to incite an insurrection, multiple people died, the Vice President of the United States was nearly assassinated, and hundreds were injured but I guess that’s not enough for you to answer the question. Twitter poll it is

[The Obama Foundation @ObamaFoundation]

Exciting news 🎉: @NHannahJones, @LeniRobredo, @noUpside, and @jelani9 are some of the speakers who will be joining us at the #DemocracyForum to showcase democracy in action around the world.

[Joshua Abesamis @oneinABEllion]

@ZakeLiteral Yes to both!!