http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3758 <pre>Hi, I have also registered for Venice, so I am looking forward to see at least some people there. All the best, pippa On 23/05/2012 15:37, Simon Field wrote: </pre> Pippa Gallop 2012-05-23T19:00:54 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3757 <pre> ciao, Dear Joel, I agree with most of the things you have mentioned. Yes Venice is for sure very expensive city. I will be participating at EcotopiaBiketour from Torino or Milano towards Venice. I guess we will be staying close to Venice at Mestre. Actually we are looking for a cheap solution as a sleeping place. We will be there around 19th or 20th of September. I'm not sure if I will stay there for a few more days. Here at Belgrade my NGO "Yugo Cycling Campaign" has applied for a funding of European Mobility Week Program. If we get the approval there will be some small scale one day conference "Eco-Mobility" on 20th of September with two international guests from EC Directory General for Environment and European Cyclists Federation. I will inform you, or simply send you invitation when there will be certain decision about this conference. I was thinking about meeting at Belgrade if not for this occasion but for some other opportunity to show you the city of Belgrade which has wonderful location at </pre> Milan Boric 2012-05-23T13:59:19 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3756 <pre>Hi all. Thanks to Joel for his e-mail. I share his frustration at the lack of progress towards carfree. There appears to be little in the way of general interest in the subject, as exemplified by declining activity on this mailing list for the last few years. We have also noticed that the number of contributions to WCN's World Carfree Day wiki has fallen every year, with just a handful of entries last year. This means WCN cannot answer media enquiries on the subject, which in turn means less positive media coverage of carfree issues.... In addition, we received no proposals to host the 11th Towards Carfree Cities Conference. Interest in particular causes or activities is cyclical: right now carfree is at a low ebb, but I'm hopeful new interest can be generated as we approach World Carfree Network's ten year anniversary. As Joel says, carfree has never been more relevant as a solution to congestion, climate change, physical health, city liveability and the rest of it. I think a physical meeting in Europe </pre> Simon Field 2012-05-23T13:37:04 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3755 <pre> Dear friends, Apologies for the bad link. Here you may view the correct link for the current edition. If you have not received the regular email distribution, you may read the May issue online here: http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/may_12.html Best regards, Justin </pre> World Carfree News 2012-05-22T16:11:28 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3754 <pre> Responding to Justin's recent post: Hi All, So far there has seemed to be little interest in a network meeting in Venice. I'm not sure why, but I have one thought: Venice is expensive. Is that holding people back? Should we look for a low-cost alternative, perhaps near Venice, so that those attending the Degrowth conference can easily attend the WCN meeting? I am very discouraged these days. Nothing seems to be going in the right direction, and interest in carfree cities actually appears to be declining despite the improvements they offer for so many of the problems from which we suffer. I really don't have any idea any more what we should be doing. I would like to gather with some carfree supporters soon, somewhere. We need to discuss what to do next. Best, Joel ----- ### ----- J.H. Crawford mailbox-WdiPhmTxsBdBDgjK7y7TUQ&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org http://www.carfree.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/carfreecities Video channels: http://vimeo.com/jhcrawfor</pre> J.H. Crawford 2012-05-16T17:26:45 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3753 <pre>Dear friends, The May issue of World Carfree News is out! This announcement is intended to serve all those people who have trouble reading or receiving the html version. You may read the new issue online here: http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/may_12.html &lt;http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/feb_12.html&gt; Best regards, Justin </pre> World Carfree Monthly News 2012-05-19T15:51:07 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3752 <pre> VIEW IT IN YOUR BROWSER &lt;http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/may_12.html&gt; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ bulletin logo World Carfree News #95 - May 2012 - English Version ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WCN facebook &lt;http://www.facebook.com/worldcarfreenetwork&gt; WCN youtube &lt;http://www.youtube.com/user/WorldCarfreeNetwork&gt; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ QUOTATION OF THE MONTH "It ends all tax breaks, special financing arrangements and federal research and development funding. We ensure that never again can a company like BP take a tax deduction for money spent cleaning up its own mess in the Gulf of Mexico." These are the words of Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of the lawmakers involved in introducing a new bill in the USA that would end fossil fuel subsidies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANNOUNCEMENTS Fietser.be </pre> World Carfree Monthly News 2012-05-19T15:46:51 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3751 <pre>Hi all, Here is another attempt to insert some life into this list (as well as network). This September 19-23 there is going to be a conference in Venice, Italy on Degrowth. This is an important movement that has gained traction in the past few years (some of you may have read about Francois Schneider and his 14 month walk with donkey in France, in one issue of Carbusters). you can learn more about the conference at http://www.venezia2012.it/?lang=en. (can also register there) Venice is also the glorious example, par excellence, of a carfree city and beautiful carfree spaces, that all of us in the network like to gush about. Well, there has been some talk among a few of us, of getting carfree people to attend the conference, and using the opportunity to spend a little time (ideally after the main conference) of planning for future ways that WCN can play a role in shaping sustainable mobility and moving forward the carfree concept, in light of the closing of the Prague office closed last year. Take this th</pre> Justin Hyatt 2012-05-10T17:36:16 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3750 <pre> Pre-World Carfree News #95 - May 2012 - Announcement facebook &lt;http://www.facebook.com/worldcarfreenetwork&gt; youtube &lt;http://www.youtube.com/user/WorldCarfreeNetwork&gt; Pre-World Carfree News Announcement Dear friends! For the month of May, we are looking forward to your assorted news and announcements from the world of carfree life and progressive mobility. Any interesting stories, video links, reports etc. are most welcome! PHOTOS&gt;&gt; Please send any photos that pertain to a particular news item. Other, unrelated photos may also be submitted, and these might be included as well. Interesting graphics may also be submitted. *VIDEOS *linked through a website are also welcome. Please send any information prior to the release date, set at*Satur*day, May 12. Send all news to: bulletin-eIl3k1piWmly0T758RiaJg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org &lt;mailto:bulletin-eIl3k1piWmly0T758RiaJg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; Thanks in advance, Justin -- World Carfree News - Monthly Newsletter WORLD CARFREE NETWORK bulletin-eIl3k1pi</pre> World Carfree Monthly News 2012-05-08T20:14:10 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3749 <pre>Hello all, Is there anyone on this list who lives in Münster, Germany or who has contacts to someone there? I am planning a brief visit there in the near future and would enjoy to make contact. Thanks Justin </pre> Justin Hyatt 2012-04-27T19:06:44 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3748 <pre>What are the highest levels at which road repair funds are distributed? This should be a requirement. In general we need to re-think roads. They can't be maintained in their present form given projected shortfalls of energy and resources, nor are they needed in those forms. More green space, more cobble or gravel, less parking space, more areas off-limits to trucks (which do major damage to local streets), etc... On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 2:00 AM, Devin Quince &lt;coultraguy-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; wrote: </pre> Jason Meggs 2012-04-16T11:24:42 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3747 <pre>A newbie to the group here, but I wanted to say this is a great topic. Right now is a catch-22 with the funds tight everywhere, cities are less willing to spend money on things like bike infrastructure which they consider frivolous right now even though it is a good financial decision in the long run. It irks me to know end when I see the wasted funds on road repair over and over again without a moments thought to how cheap and easy adding some bike infrastructure would be along with it. As for the plan, I think focus on the economic benefits, as that is where people are feeling the pinch and that is where they are looking for relief. Devin Longmont, CO </pre> Devin Quince 2012-04-13T00:00:04 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3746 <pre>Just a short list of key facts to cite could be easy to generate and use. - on health effects - on economic effects - on environmental effects - on safety etc. When people see a chance to write something like a comment, or a letter to a newspaper, then such facts can be easy to cite. /Aaron On 17 March 2012 16:44, Jason Meggs &lt;jmeggs-owVUeixkZt4&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org&gt; wrote: </pre> Aaron Thomas 2012-03-18T12:26:30 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3745 <pre>Dear friends, The March issue of World Carfree News is out! This announcement is intended to serve all those people who have trouble reading or receiving the html version. You may read the new issue online here: http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/march_12.html &lt;http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/feb_12.html&gt; Best regards, Justin </pre> World Carfree Monthly News 2012-03-12T16:22:53 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3744 <pre>VIEW IT IN YOUR BROWSER &lt;http://worldcarfree.net/bulletin/archives/march_12.html&gt; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ bulletin logo World Carfree News #93 - March 2012 - English Version ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WCN facebook &lt;http://www.facebook.com/worldcarfreenetwork&gt; WCN youtube &lt;http://www.youtube.com/user/WorldCarfreeNetwork&gt; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ QUOTATION OF THE MONTH "The Netherlands is widely recognized for having the highest cycling rates in the world. What's not so well known is that the Dutch don't bike so much because cycling is in their DNA. They do it because after the country started down the path toward car dependence, they made a conscious decision to change course.". -Elizabeth Press, videographer at Street Films. See the associated video in the Media section. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ </pre> World Carfree Monthly News 2012-03-12T16:15:04 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3743 <pre>Hi Aaron, Jason and all, I like the sound of paying more attention to the carfree message in the media. And yes, in fact there was a media working group in the past, although that has not been very active of late. But if there is renewed interest in that, there is no reason why we couldn't restart that! I would suggest, if Aaron, Jason and others are interested, we could start by first recruiting a few more volunteers, and then continue with the work on the media list. It would make the most sense to start with a few modest goals, and see how that goes. Work could consist of both sending reactions to car-slanted stories in the media, as well as getting out the word with blogs and articles in various places. There could also be a basic message template that could function as a press release or a basic article to build on. Are there people who would like to work on that? I could put a call out to join in the bulletin or elsewhere, but it would be good to have 5-10 or more people to get started. any thought</pre> Justin Hyatt 2012-03-08T17:27:01 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3742 <pre>Great idea about building in emergency capacity for communities. Buildings can also be more fire proof. Here in Bologna (Italy), I rarely see a fire truck, although I see plenty of car crashes and ambulances. This contrasts with the USA where the Fire Department is typically the first on the scene at all emergency response, because they are fastest and generally deployed by default. I assume fire engines are rarely seen because the city is built of bricks; a building on fire seems very unlikely. Good thing too as people tend to be locked behind multiple gates and doors, and the density means an urban wildfire could spread very quickly. In the USA, automobile congestion is a major factor in emergency response delays, causing additional loss of life. (In contrast there's no delay when there's a critical mass ride when a fire truck needs to get through, because bicyclists clear the street almost instantly, whereas motor vehicle gridlock has no option.) All the more support for carfree cities, even if they m</pre> Jason Meggs 2012-03-01T15:05:48 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3741 <pre> Pre-World Carfree News #93 - March 2012 - Announcement [image: facebook]&lt;http://www.facebook.com/worldcarfreenetwork&gt; [image: youtube] &lt;http://www.youtube.com/user/WorldCarfreeNetwork&gt; Pre-World Carfree News Announcement Dear friends! For the month of March, we are looking forward to your assorted news and announcements from the world of carfree life and progressive mobility. Any interesting stories, video links, reports etc. are most welcome! PHOTOS &gt;&gt; Please send any photos that pertain to a particular news item. Other, unrelated photos may also be submitted, and these might be included as well. Interesting graphics may also be submitted. Please send any information prior to the release date, set at Friday, March 9. Send all news to: bulletin-eIl3k1piWmly0T758RiaJg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Thanks in advance, Justin -- World Carfree News - Monthly Newsletter WORLD CARFREE NETWORK bulletin-eIl3k1piWmly0T758RiaJg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org http://www.worldcarfree.net/bu</pre> World Carfree News 2012-03-02T09:17:57 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3740 <pre> If you have time, check out the following website that is devoted to public transportation resources throughout the United States: www.pubtrantravel.com. Dave Waight is providing a real service and can use our support in publicizing and using this great web site. (A personal note: Many of my Car Free Journey articles and Car Free Living reports are posted on the site--the site is so good that I asked Dave if he would include them on his site.) Steve Steve Atlas, author, columnist, and writer http://carfreeamerica.org/ http://www.pubtrantravel.com E-mail: steveatlas-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org or steveatlas45-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Phone: (410) 663-0217 </pre> Steve Atlas 2012-03-01T13:54:35 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3739 <pre>I have noticed in some car-free areas of Shanghai, the fire service is built into the community's structure. There are facilities with extinguishers and hoses at certain points in the community, which means the community members are largely their own fire department. It is also worth noting that these communities have no buildings taller than three stories, which also tends to mitigate the need for more elaborate fire protection investments. Best regards, Lloyd -----Original Message----- From: carfree_network-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org [mailto:carfree_network-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org] On Behalf Of J.H. Crawford Sent: 29 February 2012 22:31 To: aaronkmthomas-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Cc: jagmad-sGOZH3hwPm2sTnJN9+BGXg&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org; carfree_network-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Subject: Re: [carfree_network] With gas prices major problem: opportunity for carfree program Aaron said: car-like vehicles are needed for emergency services. Emergency se</pre> Lloyd Wright 2012-03-01T12:16:25 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network/3738 <pre> Aaron said: Emergency services are a bit of a red herring. The actual number of trips is very small and most of the police activity can be on bikes. The number of ambulance runs will be down significantly now that people aren't getting hurt in car crashes. Except for Venice and Fes, no existing city has streets that are too narrow for emergency services. When we narrow the streets after cars are gone, we must make sure not to make them so narrow that fire trucks cannot serve all buildings. This is not difficult, and smaller fire trucks are already in wide use in Japan in any case. So, there's really no reason to delay on the conversion to carfree cities. Best, Joel ----- ### ----- J.H. Crawford mailbox-WdiPhmTxsBdBDgjK7y7TUQ&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org http://www.carfree.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/carfreecities Video channels: http://vimeo.com/jhcrawford/videos http://www.youtube.com/user/CarfreeCities </pre> J.H. Crawford 2012-02-29T14:31:02 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.politics.activism.carfree-network