Ben Fulton / is on Nostr

Research Software Engineer at Indiana University. Bicycling, trying to figure out how to advocate for bike infrastructure in the city, and reading a lot about cities.

Last Notes

2024-09-16 12:01:37

For Whom The Bell Tolls: A rider puts a bell on his bike
"My world changed when I finally broke down and installed that fun little bell on my bike.
The dinging bell still provoked the occasional flailing, and dramatic jumps. But sometimes, people even said “thank you” and waved. It was like an entirely new world! Certainly, no more admonitions about shouting, though not everyone was happy with how early, or late, or frequently I rang my little bell."
#cycling
https://streets.mn/2024/09/13/for-whom-the-bell-tolls/

2024-07-31 12:09:16

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@npub1zdp…vqv8 What's your interest in defining it, out of curiosity?

2024-06-24 12:28:42

Can we get light rail onto Baltimore's rebuilt Key Bridge?
"Light rail will help people in underserved neighborhoods in South Baltimore without cars get to work. They could ride to places like Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point where companies like Amazon, UPS and FedEx are located."
#Baltimore #Transit
https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-06-21/baltimore-transit-coalition-urges-delay-in-key-bridge-rebuild-proposals

2024-03-16 17:42:01

Not sure where this came from, but THIS is Travis McGee in the flesh. There's not been a movie version yet with a big, bronzed beach bum AFAIK. #bookstodon
https://cdn.masto.host/urbanistssocial/media_attachments/files/112/106/592/195/634/756/original/56396a81b00a1086.jpg

2024-03-14 14:14:20

Paris to showcase what a real bicycle city looks like during Summer Olympics
"In the lead-up to the Games, at least 415km of cycle routes are due to be added and available for locals and visitors in time for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and as a legacy for the city following the completion...poised to introduce “pedestrian hearts” in each district...this initiative reserves areas for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport"
#UrbanPlanning #cycling #Olympics2024
https://momentummag.com/paris-to-showcase-what-a-real-bicycle-city-looks-like-during-summer-olympics/

2023-08-09 12:56:27

From David Zipper on X:
In 6 days, the NY Times has run 4 articles about e-bikes -- all negative.
A few other stories the paper might consider:
🔹 E-bikes pollute far less than even electric cars
🔹 Compared to autos, e-bikes pose minimal risk to other people
🔹 Unlike cars, e-bikes provide exercise
#ebikes

2022-12-10 13:29:23

Never forget
#BigOil #Cartoon
https://cdn.masto.host/urbanistssocial/media_attachments/files/109/489/601/635/243/398/original/da7cc7eba54f4736.png