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Fair Chance
by Kevin Hasley
Our vision is to empower every vulnerable road user globally with technology that proactively prevents accidents and resolves conflicts between road users.
Episodes
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Benefits of Walking and Cycling
Promoting active mobility—specifically walking and cycling—is a transformative strategy for public health, urban planning, environmental sustainability, and economic growth across the WHO European Region. Developed by the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (WHO ECEH) in collaboration...
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Progress and Strategy Toward a Safer London
The Vision Zero Action Plan 2 outlines London's renewed commitment and strategic framework for eliminating all deaths and serious injuries from its transport network by 2041. Building on the progress made since the initial 2018 plan, this document prioritizes evidence-based interventions to…
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Cycling and the Relationship with Pedestrians
This briefing document synthesizes key findings from a 2025 report by the International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP) and the Korean Transport Institute (KOTI). The report addresses the urgent need for sustainable urban mobility by examining the complex relationship between pedestrians…
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Tour De France 2026 Summary
The 2026 professional cycling season was defined by record-equalling performances and a widening gap between elite and amateur physiological standards. Tadej Pogačar secured his fifth career Tour de France title, joining an elite group of record-holders by dismantling the field with a final…
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Bike news roundup for July 2026
The 2026 cycling landscape is defined by historic professional milestones, a record-breaking pace in grand tours, and significant biomechanical safety breakthroughs. The professional circuit saw Demi Vollering achieve elite status by becoming only the second woman to win all three Grand Tours...
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Improving the Quality of Walking and Cycling in Cities
The transition toward sustainable urban environments requires a fundamental shift from car-centric "moto-normativity" to a human-centered mobility paradigm. This briefing synthesizes the findings of the International Transport Forum (ITF) regarding the improvement of walking and cycling quality…
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The Evolution of the Tour de France
The Tour de France has evolved from a 1903 newspaper marketing stunt into the world’s most prestigious cycling race, defined by a continuous pursuit of performance optimization. Historically, the race reached a peak of physical endurance in 1926 with the longest route in history and stages...
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Motonormativity - The Hidden Bias Shaping Our Streets
This briefing document analyzes the phenomenon of "motonormativity"—a pervasive, shared bias that prevents societies from judging motorized transport with the same objective and moral standards applied to other activities. The underlying research establishes that motonormativity is not merely an...
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The Causal Power of Protected Bike
A comprehensive analysis of 72 million Citi Bike trips in New York City between 2013 and 2024 reveals that protected bike lanes are the only infrastructure type that demonstrates a direct causal link to increased bikeshare ridership. While correlational data shows growth across all lane types,...
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Bike news roundup for June 2026
The global cycling landscape in June 2026 is defined by a convergence of elite competitive drama, significant infrastructure investment, and controversial regulatory shifts. In professional road racing, the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (formerly the Critérium du Dauphiné) serves as a volatile final...
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Learning from Cities with Typical Mobility
This briefing document synthesizes research conducted by LSE Cities and the RAC Foundation comparing transport patterns in "typical mobility cities" across England and Germany. Unlike traditional research focusing on exceptional "cycling cities," this study examines mid-sized urban areas...
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The Rise and Impact of National Bike Month
National Bike Month, observed annually in May, has evolved from a mid-century youth safety initiative into a global movement centered on health, environmental sustainability, and urban transportation. As of 2026, the event encompasses a full month of activities, including National Ride a Bike Day...
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Evolution of National Bike to Work Month
This executive summary accompanies a comprehensive podcast episode examining National Bike to Work Month, a movement that has shaped American cycling culture for seven decades. The episode traces the initiative's remarkable transformation from a 1950s children's safety campaign orchestrated by...
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Bike news roundup for May 2026
The cycling industry in 2026 is undergoing a fundamental shift from ad hoc recreational solutions to a regulated, professionalized transportation sector. This "maturation" is driven by standardized safety requirements, aggressive infrastructure mandates, and a move toward equitable, regionalized...
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Improving Cycling Safety in Europe Trends, Risks, and Policy Recommendations
Cycling is a cornerstone of European transport policies aimed at improving public health, reducing congestion, and achieving climate goals. However, a landmark report from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) reveals a widening "safety gap": while deaths among motor vehicle occupants have...
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2026 National Bike Summit Summary
The 2026 National Bike Summit, organized by the League of American Bicyclists, serves as a critical junction for federal advocacy, particularly as Congress prepares for the upcoming transportation reauthorization bill. This briefing outlines the strategic approach for constituent lobbying and the...
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The Evolutionary History of Bicycle Technology and Design
The evolution of the bicycle represents two centuries of iterative engineering, shifting from crude wooden "running machines" to highly optimized carbon fiber and electric vehicles. This briefing document synthesizes the technological milestones, material transitions, and key figures that have...
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The Evolution of Micromobility and Next-Generation EV Technology
The global transportation landscape is undergoing a significant structural realignment, driven by the migration of high-performance automotive engineering into the micromobility sector and the pursuit of supply chain independence in electric vehicle (EV) propulsion.Central to this transition is...
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Active Cities: Redesigning Streets for Walking and Cycling
The Active Cities project, a collaborative initiative involving eight European municipalities and several knowledge partners, provides a roadmap for transforming urban environments from car-centric spaces to human-scale areas that prioritize walking and cycling. Conducted between 2022 and 2025…
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Analysis of the 2026 Bicycling Landscape: Standardization, Infrastructure, and Regulatory Maturity
As of March 2026, the global bicycling sector is undergoing a fundamental shift from ad hoc, experimental solutions toward a framework of rigorous standardization, long-term urban planning, and comprehensive regulation. This transition is characterized by four primary developments: the...
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State of European Mobility Startups: 2026 Edition Analysis
The European mobility startup ecosystem in 2025 transitioned from a period of volatile, "growth-at-all-costs" expansion into a phase of structural maturity and healthy normalization. While Venture Capital (VC) funding reached a post-2018 low of $4.8 billion (a 27% year-on-year decline), this…
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AI For Good - Bike Lane Enforcement
Starting in April 2026, the City of Santa Monica, California, will launch a pioneering initiative to automate the detection of bike lane violations using artificial intelligence. By equipping seven municipal parking enforcement vehicles with Hayden AI scanning technology, Santa Monica becomes the...
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Micromobility's 2025-2026 Growth Surge
The global micromobility sector is entering a phase of mature growth characterized by significant capital raises, strategic institutional partnerships, and a shift toward specialized, high-utilization hardware. Recent market activity reflects a transition from experimental startups to a stable...
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Road Risk Alert - Distraction spikes before Super Bowl kickoff
The provided sources offer a multidimensional view of how major sporting events, particularly the Super Bowl, and evolving urban mobility patterns impact public safety, consumer behavior, and cultural norms. A critical finding across multiple studies is the significant spike in car accidents...
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Undoing Bike Lanes in the Capital
As of early 2026, reports indicate the federal government is investigating justifications to dismantle key bicycle infrastructure within Washington, D.C. Documents and interviews suggest the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is analyzing congestion patterns on major corridors to support a...
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Blueprint for a Cycling City
The transition toward sustainable urban mobility is not merely a technical challenge but a fundamental reimagining of public space. This briefing synthesizes insights from a 2,000-kilometer investigation across five European countries, analyzing cities that have successfully reduced car…
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The Best New U.S. Bike Lanes of 2025
The year 2025 marked a significant paradigm shift in U.S. urban planning, characterized by a move away from temporary "paint and flex-post" solutions toward permanent, protected, and people-centered street designs. According to PeopleForBikes, the most successful projects of the year integrated...
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Demand for Car-Free Living in the United States
A nationwide survey reveals a significant, untapped demand for car-free living among American car owners. Nearly one in five car-owning adults (17.6%) in urban and suburban areas express a definite interest in a car-free lifestyle, and an additional 40% are open to the possibility. This latent...
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Season Finale: Mark Gorton Systematically Disrupts Everything
This is the season finale where we take a look back in cycling history and deep dive on one important topic. In this episode it is all about Mark Gorton. This document provides a comprehensive synthesis of the career, legal battles, business ventures, and civic and political activism of Mark...
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How Bicycles Are Changing Urban Mobility
The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. According to data shared by the United Nations (UN), “more than half of the global population now live in urban areas.” This is up from “one-third in 1950 and is projected to increase to around two-thirds in 2050”. Cities must adapt to accommodate...
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Government allocates £626m to English councils to promote active travel
The UK government has just announced multi-year funding for active travel in England outside London, worth £626m. Active Travel England, the agency responsible for allocation of active travel funds in England, says this is enough for 500 miles of new cycling and walking routes.
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E-Bike Rules and Regulations. Why are they needed?
The electric bike revolution is in full swing, transforming how we commute, exercise, and explore. Sales have surged, with purchases in the United States jumping from 437,000 in 2020 to 1.1 million in 2022. But beyond the simple joy of a pedal-assisted ride, what hidden complexities do new riders...
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30 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the World
Over the past decade, cities around the globe have embraced cycling like never before. Streets once dominated by cars are now alive with two-wheeled commuters, cargo bikes delivering goods, and families riding to school. The Copenhagenize Index, the most comprehensive ranking of urban cycling...
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UK Cycle to Work Scheme Huge Savings
The Cycle to Work Scheme is an employee benefit scheme set up by the government in 1999 that enables employers to ‘hire’ bikes and safety equipment to employees through salary sacrifice. The aim of the scheme is to get more people to commute to work by bike, promoting exercise while reducing...
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Building Safe Bike Lanes Pays Billions
The authors of the study, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, used data from Google to determine walking and cycling rates in 11,587 cities in 121 countries, a far larger sample size than in any previous research. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they found that...
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Distracted driving up 10.8% during Thanksgiving
The source is primarily an analysis from Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) detailing a "Road Risk Alert" that focuses on dangerous driving behaviors during the Thanksgiving travel period. This analysis, spanning data from 2022 to 2024, reveals a significant increase in both distracted driving (up...
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Summary of Life After Cars in Seattle
Excerpts from a live event at Town Hall Seattle featuring the creators of The War on Cars podcast and CityNerd, who were discussing their book, Life After Cars. The evening's conversation, moderated by the executive director of Town Hall, Kate Nickel Keralo, and co-sponsored by the Cascade…
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Our vision is to empower every vulnerable road user globally with technology that proactively prevents accidents and resolves conflicts between road users.
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