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We've been left off countless maps throughout history, but today we make our move...

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An official White House tweet: - Boasting about killing off the decision-making power of a domestic sovereign stat; - Declaring Tump the King. They aren't even trying to hide it anymore...

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Congestion Pricing is creating tremendous benefits. Subway Ridership: ⬆️ 13% Bus Ridership: ⬆️ 6% (⬆️ 21% weekends) Transit Crime: 🔻36% Fatal Car Crashes: 🔻44% Trip Times: 🔻10-30%

submitted 18 days ago • 46 comments

Joined RNZ's Nine to Noon today (filling in for Bill Mckay) to discuss what Auckland's slower trains and higher road speeds mean for our city's future. Have a listen ↓ www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

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So far this year, 16% of road deaths in NZ have been pedestrians and cyclists—yet walking and cycling make up only 1.6% of total distance traveled. This is an unacceptable level of danger for vulnerable road users.

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Watched the Cap Jervis greet Aucklanders this morning this with 15 minutes of black carbon and other toxic pollutants. Hard to believe we allow this in our country’s most populated urban centre.

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We drive our car maybe once or twice a month. Every time it’s completely covered in spider webs - which is saying a lot in low-spider New Zealand.

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Who knew golf cart batteries are so heavy?

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If only we could also do this with busses and car traffic! "Auckland Transport said the ferry, heading to Bayswater, had the right of way" www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-...

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What's a 15-minute neighbourhood like? In one morning, I can: - go to the doctor - pick up a few groceries - get a blood test - get a haircut - pick up some library books All in a 10-minute walk. No car, traffic or parking. 15-minute neighbourhoods aren't prisons; they are absolutely liberating!

submitted 32 days ago • 3 comments

Already off to a horrifying start...

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

This is fine.

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This courtroom sketch of Rudy Giuliani testifying by video will be an early contender for image of the year...

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It’s like someone asked AI to show them a metaphor…

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1950/60s Engineers: “Nice neighborhood you’ve got there. I’d hate for something to happen to it…’ (Newmarket Viaduct, 1964)

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Wild time for an anti-vaxxer to so be heading the US health services. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/...

submitted 66 days ago • 1 comment

1/5 Auckland's network of cycle facilities is nearly 800 kilometres! Or is it? If we peel back some of the layers, we can remove facilities that do little to encourage cycling, don't protect people on bikes or require the mixing of multiple modes.

submitted 66 days ago • 1 comment

I'm not saying ChatGPT is trained by just blatantly ripping off copyrighted work, but I'm not not saying that either.

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

Can someone explain why I am charged up to 3% to tap my card instead of swiping it?

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

It's always better outside.

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"The buses and bikes are crowding roads!"

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Parking reform does exactly what it was meant to do. Now some cranky residents are annoyed their "free" parking is harder to find. "The increase in housing density and [no] minimum parking has created an increase in demand for on-street parking in some areas." www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3605...

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Despite spending more on health (mostly on insurance premiums and uncovered expenses) than other developed countries, life expectancy in the US is the lowest It isn't even close We have been duped for years, told to be afraid of "socialized medicine" Health insurance industry in the US is a scam

submitted 78 days ago • 54 comments

If your city's map of 'no minimum parking requirements' isn't completely pink, you're doing it wrong.

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Why aren't we panicking - or at least talking about this daily?

submitted 79 days ago • 1 comment

Of course, it was taking up two parking spaces... www.news.com.au/lifestyle/re... content.api.news/v3/images/bi...

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"Why are you so anti-car?" people ask. Beyond 1.4M deaths yearly from vehicle violence, cars devastate our people, places & planet. Like the 151M US mental disorder cases linked to leaded gas alone - that's half the population! acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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When COVID lockdowns emptied Auckland's streets, neighbourhood cycling jumped 37.7%! Our research shows that once you remove heavy traffic, people naturally choose to cycle. A glimpse into what's possible when we design streets for people, not just cars.

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Paris reduced the speed limit on its périphérique ring highway from 70 km/h to 50 km/h (44 to 31 mph) in October. The first major impact? A significant reduction in noise in the surrounding areas, particularly at night and on weekends/holidays (orange line). www.bruitparif.fr/l-impact-aco...

submitted 81 days ago • 9 comments

Nightmare stuff... "Crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole in Marguerite on Tuesday morning (local time) but detected nothing. A second camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe." www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Trees, the GOAT of carbon capture

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New Zealand's road fatality data shows stark regional differences: In Auckland, 40% of deaths are aged 20-39, while Canterbury sees one-third among those over 60. These aren't just numbers - they're our family members, colleagues, and neighbours. Understanding these patterns is key to saving lives.

submitted 81 days ago • 1 comment

Oh, come on...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

Data from Auckland's Queen Street: After reducing car lanes from 4 to 2 and adding wider footpaths, bike lanes & landscaping, weekly cycling increased 68% within two years. This is what happens when we prioritize space for all users, not just cars.

submitted 82 days ago • 3 comments

How does Auckland's Harbour Bridge keep moving despite rush hour congestion? 50% of peak traffic is by bus. One double-decker carries 100+ people, replacing 83 cars at average occupancy. Mass transit multiplies road capacity without adding lanes - it's the simple mathematics of urban mobility.

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"But, I need a truck..."

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Despite often being overlooked in transit discussions, buses are the backbone of Auckland's public transport, delivering 98% of the city's 400,000 weekday services. The network peaks at 8,000 rush-hour trips, providing essential regional mobility. Show some love for your local bus service!

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As of 26 Nov: NZ cyclist deaths have more than doubled, compared to this time last year, while overall road deaths fell 17%. A person on a bike is now killed every 19 days. Transport Minister Simeon Brown's rollback of speed reductions across NZ puts vulnerable road users at even greater risk.

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