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February, 15th 2012 22:07:24 / by Steven Woollard
Which is your favorite means of transport?
A bicycle is a wonderful thing, with feet for when it’s not. And those BIGREDBUSES. Get on for fun.
Why?
Eco warrior? No. I just like to be independent.
I get to see more on my bike.
I’m fully aware of left, right, up and down, forward and, to a degree, behind. Take nothing for granted.
January, 20th 2012 9:55:38 / by Katrin Scheikl
Traffic can be a nightmare – especially in big cities. A visual arts student filmed a 3-way intersection in NYC to show why 74 per cent of accidents happen in intersections: pedestrians jaywalking, cyclists running red lights, and motorists plowing through crosswalks.
But there are other places in this world where traffic is even less organized and looks more dangerous but still works – for example in India. Every one who owns a vehicle, whether a two wheeler, 3 wheeler or four wheeler has just learnt to manover the vehicle on the road, not in respect to the rules but in respect to the movement of other vehicles around.
Some European countries have adopted this form of traffic regulation, to minimise fatal accidents within city limits. It’s called “Shared Space”.
Sources: Gawker, blog.ronconcocacola.com, planetsave.com
January, 9th 2012 10:54:30 / by Katrin Scheikl
San Francisco has experienced a cycling boom in recent year: 58 percent more people are biking today than just four years ago. This means bicycle safety becomes a big issue. For “Light Up the Night” the city transit authority purchased 2,000 bike lights which will be given to bikers traveling without lights.
Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Good.is
Photo by Jeremy Brooks (Flickr)
December, 23rd 2011 17:16:50 / by Petra Mittermair
Which means of transport do you use usually?
I usually take the car.
Why do you use it?
Because the public transport is really weak where I live.
Which is your favorite means of transport?
I like going on bike tours.
Why?
It keeps me healthy and I will stop me thinking too much after a stressful day at work.
December, 16th 2011 9:59:20 / by Katrin Scheikl
Juri Zaech designed a collection of typographic bikes – very personal ones. At the moment it’s only a concept, but there are rumours that Juri is already working on a real prototype.
Source: Demilked.com, Juri Zaech
December, 14th 2011 10:29:46 / by marion luttenberger
December, 7th 2011 10:39:57 / by Katrin Scheikl
You might think the savest areas for pedestrians are pavements and sidewalks but this urban street design concept will prove you wrong: Studies show that drivers in “Shared Space” streets are 14 times more likely to give way to pedestrians.
“Shared Spaces” is a dutch design concept for urban areas which removes lane markers, curbs and pavements. Cars, cyclists and pedestrians are using the same street level. It makes the streets riskier and therefore safer – because it forces everyone to slow down and be aware of other people on the road.
Some European cities already adopted this design concept: You can find “Shared Space” streets in London (Exhibition road), Brighton New Road and even Graz (Austria).
Source: This Big City, Good.is, Wikipedia
Image source: Nurpax (Flickr)
November, 21st 2011 11:31:43 / by Raed Gindeya M.
Which means of transport do you use usually?
Bicycle and train
Why do you use it?
I live in Wageningen, The Netherlands. Here the life goes smooth and cycling is part of the country’s culture. Every place is reachable by bicycle and the infrastructure is meant for that. Is fast, cheap and you can have time to think on your ideas while getting from the point A to point B, while in a car drive would be a stressful situation because of the traffic, etc. Cycling is fun and makes everyday life more convenient.
Which is your favorite means of transport?
Train, and bicycle for European cities mostly.
Why?
Seeing the landscape (urban or rural), listening to some nice beats while in the train. Having time to relax and enjoy the ride is what makes travelling by train such a nice experience. Delays, and related issues can be tough but at the end its easier than other means of transport such car or plane. When arrived to my destination, taking a bicycle completes the experience because is stress-free to move around in European cities which many times are small and with a lot of turns and narrow streets. I like to travel by these means because seeing and enjoying my music is essential to make moving from A to B fun.
October, 31st 2011 9:19:58 / by Nils
Which means of transport do you use usually?
I usually take my bike to ride around.
Why do you use it?
I use the bike, because it is cheaper than using the local boda-bodas (motorcycle or bicycle taxis) and it allows you to move faster than walking by foot.
Which is your favorite means of transport?
The bike, of course.
Why?
Using a bike is economically friendly and I help to preserve the environment :) Together with FABIO, the organisation I am volunteering for at the moment, we try to promote economically friendly means of transport. Especially here in Uganda there is a huge potential for that.
October, 12th 2011 16:59:22 / by Felicitas Ruscher
It’s a tough decision.
The bike runs on fat, and saves me money.
The car runs on money, and makes me fat.
The car has a radio, protection from bugs and the weather, and when I hit things, it doesn’t hurt as much. Plus it goes wicked fast.
The bike can create its own roads, travel down the sidewalks without getting arrested, and no one cares if I wear spandex while driving it.
This is a tough decision.
Source: lolzombie.com
October, 10th 2011 21:48:34 / by maria anna
Which means of transport do you use usually?
I usually take my bike or a moped to drive around.
Why do you use it?
Cars don’t make sense in Rome because of traffic jams, narrow and crowed streets.
Which is your favorite means of transport?
I like riding my bike – even if the air quality is very poor sometimes.
Why?
It is easier to get from A to B. You don’t have to wait for buses, you don’t have to find a parking slot, buses might be crowed – there are lots of reasons… BUT: As you can see on the photo above – there is also a dark side: thieves or people fooling around. Everything that isn’t locked up might be gone: like saddles and wheels… I think that’s not a typical Roman problem, it’s a problem in every big city.
October, 7th 2011 18:04:21 / by Felicitas Ruscher
The Bromton Child Seat is a comfortable and easy manageable bike seat for young passenger.
“The strangely named ‘IT Chair’ is steel in construction with one clamp and two folding rubberised footrests. The clamp fastens to the seat post and the other end slots in just behind the crossbar hinge. Once fastened it feels pretty solid and the addition of a small passenger makes it even more so. The seat clamp wasn’t rubberized so as a temporary fix I added a strip of rubber cut from an inner tube.
Folding the bike up with the ‘IT Chair’ attached takes a few more seconds than normal but it’s easy enough and works well. Folded size is a little larger but only a tiny amount and not enough to affect practicality.”
Photos and text: OurManInside.com
August, 16th 2011 18:04:28 / by Felicitas Ruscher
Which means of transport do you use usually?
I usually drive by bike.
Why do you use it?
Using the bike means complete flexibility – I can easily pass by all the cars waiting at the red light…I would not like to lose this quick fix. Besides, getting caught by the police for driving fast is so much more difficult ;)
Which is your favorite means of transport?
I really like driving the car – going fast down the highway (let me add: GERMAN highways)…;)
Why?
Driving by car serves a high degree of comfort and more independence than taking the bus or the train. It is relaxing to drive from A to B in my own “room” with my own chosen music and my own pace. But I do not like going by car in the city because the worsening traffic conditions make my own trip longer and more stressful.
