You Too Can Organize a Street Party
Traditional street party celebrations were once regular occurrences in Britain’s towns and cities. They have all but died out; another casualty of the motor car.
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Lobbying Your City Council
Whether you agree with lobbying, your local government is not going to disappear in a hurry. Here are the experiences of some activists who have tried to influence their local council’s transport agenda.
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Make Your Own Bike Lanes
If your city council completely ignores your justified claims as cyclists, there’s no point waiting around for the reign of the car to end. Get the message across: you’re going to be able to travel around town right now without creating pollution and without running the risk of getting crushed in the middle of your [...]
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Bike-Frame Billboards
Okay, this may be a gender-specific idea, but life’s like that sometimes. And just to clear this up right away, the idea is not about advertising. Grab any “men’s” bicycle and remove anything—such as water bottles, locks or pumps—blocking the area between the upper and lower tube of the frame. Cut out a piece of [...]
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The Long Arm of the Lawless
If you want to write on a billboard that’s too high to reach, you can either get a ladder (which isn’t particularly convenient) or build a spray can extension rod
