Welcome to Monday.
Below are the most notable stories I came across in the past seven days. Thanks to everyone who suggested links this week!
But first I want to give a shout-out to this week’s Monday Roundup sponsor, Duer Performance Jeanswear, who just celebrated the opening of their first Portland retail store (820 NW 23rd Ave). Their pants are perfect for cycling — and they even have thermal, rain-resistant versions. Check them out on NW 23rd Ave or at ShopDuer.com.
How to get better bike storage: Covered and secure bike racks called “cyclehangars” are an excellent solution to residential bike parking, but for some reason we are yet to embrace them. If you’re a believer (or just curious), this article from the UK is a must-read! (Move People/Substack)
How to get slower streets: This is a really good, concise article that explains how to effectively communicate with city traffic engineers when advocating for slower streets. (Fast Company)
Seattle’s big decision: One of the favorites to become Seattle’s next mayor is a former transit activist and everyday bus rider. Here’s how Katie Wilson compares to incumbent Bruce Harrell on transportation issues. (Seattle Times)
I hope folks in City Hall read this one: “Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and fairer.” (Nation CYMRU)
A magical invention: “They turn humans into this hyperefficient terrestrial locomotor because they make being on land more like swimming,” says this article that says a human on a bicycle is the most efficient form of movement in the animal kingdom. (Scientific American)
Family vehicle: Feels like this is pretty old story by now, but it’s always good when major national media outlets cover the family cargo bike revolution. (NPR)
Criminals on bikes: An interesting element of this story on mass iPhone theft in London is the fact that police are sounding alarms about the growing number of thieves who use e-bikes to carry out their crime. (NY Times – unlocked)
An American revolution: 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution — and who knows, maybe it will also be the year that the cycling revolution that’s sweeping the globe finally takes hold in a major way. This article makes it seem possible. (Vox)
Riding the Rhine: A nearly carfree path across Europe? Yeah sign me up for that! (BBC)
Thanks to everyone who sent in links this week. The Monday Roundup is a community effort, so please feel free to send us any great stories you come across.
