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We're open! We used to be on Twitter (X) and now hope to be a wonderful presence on Bluesky where we can show you why cities without cars are the best!
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialWhat is your favorite one? what do you agree with or disagree with?
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialWhat would you put in a climate manifesto? Some of the sections we included :
1. We need action on climate now
3. The name of the game is decarbonization
4. Cool our cities - vital steps of climate adaptation
7. Depoliticize climate and the environment.
See: www.carfreealliance.org/revolution
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialHere is the original thread that inspired this response: bsky.app/profile/carf...
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialA large-scale switch to EV driving would involve tremendously negative effects of battery mining, disrupting communities around the world. This has been well documented already. Our proposal: reduce the overall volume of car use.
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialA fan of Electric Vehicles (EVs) are you? We just recently posted this Andy Singer cartoon as a response (will link to that in comments). But wanted to make a direct post here. This explains quite well how EVs help in just one (1) area, but automobiles come with doze s of problems.
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialWe're sorry to rain on your parade, but EVs are hardly the solve-all option. A large-scale switch to EV driving would involve tremendously negative effects of battery mining, disrupting communities around the world (just 1 example). A much better recipe: reduce the overall volume of car use.
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialNever too late to restart a worthy tradition :)
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialJust in time for World Carfree Day, we launched a new manifesto, which creates the link between climate and cooler cities.
"Revolution" refers to what our mental frameworks and approach to cities badly need.
Have a read! And let us know what you think :)
www.carfreealliance.org/revolution
@modacitylife.comReposted by @carfree-cities.bsky.socialOne of the best ways to experience fietsgeluk (cycling happiness) is by pedalling together as an expression of community, and the Cycling Without Age Bike Parade in Budapest was no exception. At a time when cycling has become so politically divisive, it was a beautiful, communal act of celebration!
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialHappy World Carfree Day! 🚲 🚲 🚲
Here our poster and theme "Fewer Cars, Cooler City"
We have this, and other posters for download on our website: www.carfreealliance.org/world-carfre...
(and other fun stuff)
The Carfree Cities Alliance wishes you a joyful and happy day today! :-)
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialThanks John! And you beat us to the post :)
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialWorld Carfree Day is coming tomorrow. September 22. Here is evidence of posters going up in Spain. We'll share more tomorrow and throughout the week.
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialExcellent list of ways to cool our cities, Lior Steinberg!
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialThis area has all the potential to be a great pedestrian neighborhood and public space. And yes, it could have a lightouse effect 'round the world. We reached out to the local neighborhood association, and we'd love to watch closely as things unfold.
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialThis is something we would definitely endorse. If there is an opening to do this, do it!
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialThank you for sharing this! Finding ways to engender more cooperation, and move away from competition is immensely vital.
@carfree-cities.bsky.socialYes, agreed. But those of us immersed in the world of trying to help usher in a better future, and working on progressive change and sustainability --- we could be doing better at working more together. collaborating and being less fractured. Employing collective intelligence and power.
@carfree-cities.bsky.social100 thousand percent agreed. But then the 100 thousand million billion quadrillion gazillion question is, how?! Open for any creative or workable ways.
