How the way we talk about roads influences the way we think #commute #bike
This interesting study suggests that the way we talk about our roads has a big impact on how we use, plan and envision them. In other words, the authors suggest that our inability to imagine public road space as a better mix of uses may be caused partly by the way we talk about those spaces as places for automobiles only.
#cycling #bike #commuting
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• If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER
• If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter
• Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good:
• Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?):
• Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho):
• Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount):