What 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

A 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.

Just 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

One 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!

Happy 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! :-)

World 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.

Excellent list of ways to cool our cities, Lior Steinberg!

Lior Steinberg@steinberg.nu · 4mo ago

Europe is Burning. But we can cool it down. Our cities are currently built to trap heat. But we can change it. Here are 7 actionable things cities can do today to cool down:

This is something we would definitely endorse. If there is an opening to do this, do it!

Streetsblog NYC@nyc.streetsblog.org · last mo.

Pedestrianizing FiDi, or making it a "Low-Traffic Neighborhood," would be a model for the world, says the area's Council member.

This artistic design and message spotted in downtown Budapest (outside of Szimplakert, to be specific). This points to a technical solution that could actually work: a Zapatron that converts cars into trees with one click! 👾

Induced demand is when we build more roads to fix traffic, so more people drive, creating more traffic, which we fix by building more roads. It’s a brilliant system where the solution recreates the problem, ensuring we never run out of either problems or solutions.

"The real question is not how to fit vehicles into Patan Durbar Square, but why we continue to impose them on such spaces." Substitute the car-crammed plaza nearest you for Patan Durbar Square and Rubin Singh Maharjan's insight will remain true.

From Traffic to Togetherness: Rethinking Patan Without Cars

From Traffic to Togetherness: Rethinking Patan Without Cars

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We shouldn't have to be explaining this anymore, as this has already been understood pretty well 20 or more years ago. But until everyone gets it ..... (thanks @Austrian Fietser)

Austrian Fietser #klimafreak@woemi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Wider roads don’t end congestion they invite more cars. Our streets should move people, not store traffic. Fund safe cycling, reliable public transport and walkable neighbourhoods. Stop sacrificing our cities to endless asphalt. Change the priorities.

Right on! And if you can clean after your horse, then you really do have a clean energy vehicle! 😅

Bill McKibben@billmckibben.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"Russian horse breeders are reporting a surge in sales because a steed is now cheaper to maintain than a car." billmckibben.substack.com/p/oil-as-ach...

What if, instead of making postcards of glamorous places, we put pictures like this on the postcard, and said "wish you were here" btw, anyone want to guess where this was taken?

🚶 What if driving wasn't an option? Join the International Federation of Pedestrians for a free webinar introducing the global expansion of Week Without Driving @nondriver.bsky.social 📅 30 June | 🕐 13:00 CET Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a17031... #WeekWithoutDriving

Wonderful article, and vision forward for New York! a pedestrianized financial district in manhattan would have reverberations far beyond just new york!

Streetsblog NYC@nyc.streetsblog.org · 4mo ago

Local business owners and merchants said that they want more car-free spaces in FiDi like the ones that already exist in parts of Lower Manhattan, since the increasingly residential area is ripe for a major overhaul that prioritizes people over cars.

While that sounds just about right, what would be some other, more workable solutions? And how to call out an emergency, and compel our leaders to take action?

KJ Charles@kjcharleswriter.com · 4mo ago

It is 8am and 27 degrees in London, and I am now entirely serious that climate emergency deniers should be prosecuted and jailed as traitors to humanity.

Protests hit week-long gathering "designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency" at the University of Exeter. theecologist.org/2026/jun/29/...

Activists upstage Climate institute launch

Protests hit week-long gathering "designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency" at the University of Exeter.

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Just last week we celebrated World Bicycle Day. Check out this article by CCA team member Debra Efroymson. It's a fun article on why bicycles are so lovable, and why they are such a perfect solution for our transport needs. www.thedailystar.net/opinion/view...

An ode to the humble bicycle

On this World Bicycle Day, it is worth reflecting on the incredible technology that is the bicycle. I love walking, but I cannot help but admire the efficiency of the humble bicycle.

thedailystar.net

Reducing car dependence ... yes, that will save everyone money. For the city too: upkeep of streets that people walk on costs a lot less than repairing streets with thousands of cars driving down them every day!

Transportation Alternatives@transalt.org · 11mo ago

When Mayor-elect Mamdani takes office on January 1, he will control over 6,300 miles of streets throughout the five boroughs. Reducing car dependence is one of the best ways to reduce costs for New Yorkers. Owning a car costs nearly $9,000 annually, while taking transit costs just $1,500.

Before (2020) / After (2026) the school street Rue Eblé in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. The school street was pedestrianized in 2021. For the anecdote, it is the street where the Embassy of Netherlands is located.

Happy World Bicycle Day!

Happy World Bicycle Day!!

Everyone is warmly invited to attend our upcoming webinar, taking place this Wednesday, at 15:30 CET (13:30 UTC, 14:30 BST) Free registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Keine Lust mehr auf Lärm, dreckige Luft, (Beinahe-)Unfälle und #Verkehrschaos? Und genervt von einer Politik, die nichts daran ändert? Dann unterschreib für den #Verkehrsentscheid und sammle mit uns Unterschriften!

Calling all in Berlin! This is a great and important campaign - to change the city for the better by reducing the number of cars. And they need people to help collect many signatures. Activate your networks! Dankeschön!

Verkehrsentscheid Berlin@verkehrsentscheid.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Ca. 60.000 Unterschriften haben wir inzwischen einreichen können. Für den #Volksentscheid brauchen wir 175.000 gültige Unterschriften - also noch immer sehr viele. Die Sammelphase endet jedoch schon am 8. Mai und die Zeit rennt uns davon. ⏳ Aber noch ist nicht alles verloren, denn:

Happy World Earth day! Please share any powerful earth-supporting messages you have heard or seen today. or link to them in comments. We hope everyone can take some time to reflect...

For a year now, @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org has run an inclusive, 10km monthly cycle ride around the city. On May 1st we're adding a 1 km walking & wheeling contingent. Join us for an opportunity to collectively imagine if our city was designed for mobility for everyone!

Circle the city monthly ride - First Friday of the month

Join Better Streets for Birmingham to ride 10km around Birmingham City Centre. First Friday of every month, leaving Hippodrome Square at 6pm.

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If you are in Budapest now, this seems like a great event to attend!

Pr Carlos Moreno - IAE Paris1 Sorbonne University@carlosmorenofr.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I am very much looking forward to going to Budapest on 21 and 22 April for two days of talks to mark the publication of my book in Hungarian, "A 15 Perces Város": 21 April: three talks at Corvinus University, Gellért Campus 22 April: Earth Day at the Merlin Theatre, with Mayor Gergely Karácsony 💫

Just wanted to announce that we recently put out our latest newsletter - Carfree Cities News #16, giving it a name: "from Palestine to Uganda" have a look! www.carfreealliance.org/newsletter (bottom left)