The Urbanist Agenda What to do When Your City Won't Fix Things (with Bike Curious)
Aug 9, 2024
In this lively discussion, Bike Curious represents grassroots urban advocates tackling civic inaction. They explore guerrilla urbanism, highlighting creative solutions like improving bus stops and bike lanes. The conversation dives into challenges faced by communities in a car-centric world and shares humorous anecdotes from local initiatives. Listeners learn about the balance between grassroots actions and city regulations, emphasizing the power of community to spur transformation in urban spaces.
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Safe Street Rebel's Cone Campaign
- San Francisco's Safe Street Rebel uses tactical urbanism, notably placing cones on self-driving cars.
- This action disrupted operations and contributed to Cruise's suspension of self-driving vehicles.
Bus Stop Benches
- Safe Street Rebel built benches at bus stops lacking seating, improving the experience for elderly and disabled riders.
- This initiative started after observing a senior citizen with knee surgery struggling to sit at a bus stop.
Wanksy's Pothole Protest
- In Manchester, a man spray-painted penises around potholes ("Wanksy") to get them fixed.
- This humorous approach garnered media attention and prompted the city to address the issue quickly.