Wheeled Pedestrian

'Cycling' is sport and recreation. 'Riding a bike' is everyday activity. No sweat. As easy as walking, but faster. #wheeledpedestrian

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

This account is no longer active. But feel free to continue the conversation at @MarkBracey. https://t.co/z8NeruBs3c

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

Building political will requires different skills. https://t.co/zVme05C7JU

[Francis Reid @FrancisLReid]

Back living in NZ for a month. Thoughts on Auckland’s urban environment:
1) roads are too wide, footpaths narrow & cycle-paths almost nonexistent
2) given the above, amazing how many pedestrians & cyclists there are
3) safer streets require political will, not loads of cash.

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

It's gone! The power of social media, perhaps?

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

Let's call parking what it actually is - storage.

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

The "wear a helmet" message makes sense but it also ignores so much. HInt - safe streets. (I wish you a speedy recovery). https://t.co/7LoCm2lRSy

[Paul Melson @pmelson]

Wear a helmet. Thanks to mine, I’m walking out of here tonight with just a few stitches.

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

But if you are going to advocate, please be aware that you are dealing with an ingrained culture that supports and promotes the transport status quo. https://t.co/KHVICfULFt

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

We don’t call people who drive to work every day “keen motorists”.

We don’t think everyone with shoes speaks and acts on behalf of the “walking community”.

We don’t expect transit users to lobby for safe and expedient travel.

So why is it different for anyone who rides a bike?

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

@Mitchcantlon It sounds like success is postcode dependent??

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

Let's call parking what it actually is - storage.

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

@Brycepearce I have lost track of the months this munted car has been in this location on Mt Albert Rd. I wonder if @AklTransport could request the owner to have it removed?

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

@Brycepearce Cheap for the owners cos it's a cost borne by all of us. And never a thank you, either.

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

Why? Because it's about behaviour change, and while cycleways are a critical piece in the puzzle there are also other pieces. I still have trouble understanding why this is not obvious. https://t.co/weIxTv18uZ

[The Spinoff @TheSpinoffTV]

Why is no one riding Māngere’s award-winning cycleways? https://t.co/AMGmGmKODm

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

Uncovering the real cost of motoring. https://t.co/jo1eBn3lzt

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

We are told that to get investment in cycling we need political will. I am saying that to get political will we need to present riding a bicycle as something that politicians will vote for. Less special interest. More inclusive.

[Andrew 🇪🇺 🚲🏂 💙 @monsieurballard]

@modacitylife As @wheeledped says, “Cycling is sport & recreation. Riding a bike is everyday activity. Just like walking, but faster. No sweat.”

Something that UK’s @cycletoworkday could consider promoting too, no need for special clothing & kit. It would attract a wider audience 🚲👍🏼😊

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

The silver lining is in the behaviour change that is currently in evidence. This may be the best chance ever to grow the necessary political will to reallocate road space. https://t.co/zVme05kwSm

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

Will we look back and see Covid-19 as the Black Swan event that jumped started the city cycling revolution? https://t.co/x7YAY6fwXq

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

An opportunity to temporarily reallocate road space from cars to people on foot and on cycles (and eventually become permanent). https://t.co/RnyKI5UB1L

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

With reference to this framework, it's worth reflecting on 1. how your city cycling experience has improved since the significant reduction in traffic volumes. 2. the perpetuating of messaging that is not evidence-based.

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

"Make it safe and pleasant, and they will come". Note: Solutions may include separated bike paths. https://t.co/MUoS3yEktz

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

Because they are designed by and for adult men, transport networks largely favour the long distance, single-purpose work commute.

To become more equitable—for all ages, genders and incomes—they must start prioritizing short distance, multi-purpose trips.

https://t.co/LV4lrjSXgZ

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

@AxleRyde @modacitylife @livable_city @mbruntlett @jhodapp @IslandPress Now here's a thought...make the narrative less about bicycles and cycling and more about better cities for everyone. https://t.co/4qwiLMXS7r

[Wheeled Pedestrian @wheeledped]

@AxleRyde @modacitylife @livable_city @mbruntlett @jhodapp @IslandPress I wish there was more curiosity about how the Dutch managed to bring about the necessary behaviour and culture change to allow for the building of cities that prioritise people over cars. https://t.co/6Hzt1VNt52