Not Just Bikes
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Stories of great urban planning and urban experiences from the Netherlands and beyond. There are a lot of reasons why Dutch cities are so great; it's not just bikes. Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/notjustbikes Podcast (YouTube): https://youtube.com/@theurbanistagenda Podcast: https://art19.com/shows/the-urbanist-agenda Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/notjustbikes Livestreams (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@njblive Mastodon/Fediverse: @notjustbikes@notjustbikes.com I do not have time to respond to DMs and emails. If you want to contact me please visit https://contact.notjustbikes.com for more information. I cannot help you fix your American city. Advocacy is local: a Canadian living in Europe cannot solve your problems for you. If you can't move to a better city, then visit StrongTowns.org and find your local advocacy group to get started.
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![Stroads are Ugly, Expensive, and Dangerous (and they're everywhere) [ST05]](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDQ1NDEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--4880bc4bcb223f69993ea6e9ca144005eb9731b4/hqdefault.jpg)
Stroads are Ugly, Expensive, and Dangerous (and they're everywhere) [ST05]
Not Just Bikes
The video explains the concept of 'stroads' and contrasts them with streets and roads, outlining their dangers, expenses, and lack of effectiveness.
![Would You Fall for It? [ST08]](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDQ3NTIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--9f8269f5a569c577cd3aaf700acedb6d63e483f4/hqdefault.jpg)
Would You Fall for It? [ST08]
Not Just Bikes
A detailed critique of General Motors' 1954 film promoting increased road funding, which led to issues in American urban development.
Germany's "Green" City (with more bikes than cars!)
Not Just Bikes
The video explores Freiburg, a city in Germany's Black Forest known for its sustainable urban development. It highlights the city's bicycle and tram infrastructure, pedestrian-friendly streets, sustainable city planning, and successful environmental activism.
I Visited the Best* City in North America
Not Just Bikes
A comprehensive review of Montreal's urban landscape, exploring its improvements, public transit, cycling infrastructure, and some areas for improvement.