Adelaide City Council is launching pop-up bike lanes as bike sales soar by 136% amid the fuel crisis.
“With fuel supplies squeezed and prices through the roof, South Australians need alternatives to cars to get to work, school and the shops,” said Greens leader Robert Simms.
Jesus but the EECA ad campaign.
“Drive slow, pump up your tyres, take off your roof rack”.
Well ok then.
“As the old saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is today.
The same is true of throwing off the shackles of fossil fuels.”
Yes we can! A timely re-post of @connorsharp.bsky.social’s op-ed for The Post: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/04/09/t...
Me too
Why am I not surprised?
Must be. Although I recognise it more like this. It’s so spiky too so was an absolute pain to deal with.
And a new one for me from my most recent volunteer session on Motutapu, Apple of Sodom.
And of course all of the damn moth plant. Always the moth plant.
Stupid time change. Feels like it’s almost time for bed but it’s not.
They’re setting up for works on Quay St near Spark Arena so closed off part of the cycleway… but coned off an entire road lane for us and it felt glorious cruising along 😎
Annual reminder for everyone — but especially the brewing industry: if you have access to the right social media accounts, there's still time to quietly delete (or at least unschedule) whatever nonsense your company has contrived for April Fools.
The fuel crisis will test a LOT of long-held assumptions about transport, starting with demand & supply: NZ car travel is reportedly down by 20% already. 📉
Matt Lowrie looks at the government's response so far, and asks: what else should we be considering? www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/03/30/i...
The fuel crisis hasn’t broken our system. It’s exposed it.
New Zealand’s deep dependence on private cars has left households and communities structurally vulnerable, and this week’s chaos shows it.
Read more 👉www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/the-crisis-hasnt-br...
Herald on Sunday delivered to us instead of the Sunday Star Times. I feel dirty. Barely read any of it.
So, so dumb. And it feels like one of those "even when they've run out of options and it's slapping them in the face they still won't want to suggest it".
Oh wait, they're going to run ads about not leaving your car idling. Stand down, we're saved.
Beerfluencer in the wild again 😂
Have you tried the campus pharmacy? Admittedly I grabbed mine the week before all this came up.
I've found them to be a lot easier to deal with than my local pharmacy.
Opinion: Physical activity has long been framed as a matter of personal responsibility. But anyone who has tried to walk or cycle Auckland roads knows that’s not the case, writes Erica Hinckson.
"we might promote more use of public transport"
They REALLY hate public transport don't they 😒
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
A modern round kiosk sits at a busy intersection, with two people sitting on its circular bench. Trams are visible nearby, and a construction crane looms in the background under a clear blue sky. Flags are displayed on a building behind the kiosk.
A circular roof structure is in the foreground, with a decorative wooden base and a curved roof. In the background, a classic architectural building features ornate details and large windows. The sky is blue with some clouds, and a few people are seen walking
Shade. Seating. Snacks. Zürich’s transit kiosks.
A long tunnel with concrete walls and a bike lane. The ceiling features alternating blue and white panels. A person riding a bicycle is visible in the distance, heading towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
A modern underground bike tunnel featuring concrete walls and a blue ceiling. There are traffic cones lining the paved path, and a sign indicating "Stadtunnel" for cyclists. The tunnel is well-lit, with doors leading to other areas visible in the background.
A cyclist rides on a bike path that leads to a tunnel entrance. The area features clear bike lane markings and urban architecture in the background, including trams and buildings. The scene is set on a sunny day with clouds.
The new Stadttunnel bike tunnel running under the main train station in Zurich.
This kiwi car dealer only sells electric cars and all their inventory is gone. Never seen that before.
Not sure if there were actually more people on bikes this morning or if it was just a timing thing on my part. There was one delightful MAMIL aggressively overtaking everyone and then a stupidly passive aggressive showdown between him and a scooter.
Phone did an update overnight and then got itself stuck in sleep mode
Hope it was a really good biscuit
Currently on France TV, the new mayor of Paris Grégoire celebrating his victory by biking around on a bike share. He’s now taking an interview while riding.
Happy Friday! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RLb...
