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Henri Lefebvre, The Right to the City — In brief, the right to the city is the right to the production of a city. The labor of a worker is the source of most of the value of a commodity that is expropriated by the owner. The worker, therefore, has a right to benefit from that value denied to them. In the same way, the urban citizen produces and reproduces the city through their own daily actions. However, the the city is expropriated from the urbanite by the rich and the state. The right to the city is therefore the right to appropriate the city by and for those who make and remake it.

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Why This “Anti-Car Labyrinth” Is Actually Brilliant (urbanists.video)

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[–] Bldck@beehaw.org 0 points 3 days ago

AI summary:

The Brilliance of Dutch-Style Protected Bike Intersections

This video explores the design and benefits of Dutch-style protected bike intersections, contrasting them with conventional intersections and addressing common criticisms. The video argues that these intersections, while initially confusing to some, significantly enhance cyclist safety and accessibility by providing dedicated space, protection, and predictability.

Key Points:

Problem with Traditional Intersections: Traditional intersections can be chaotic and dangerous for cyclists due to car traffic, unclear right-of-way, and lack of dedicated space.
Protected Intersections: Dutch-style protected bike intersections aim to solve these problems by extending protected bike lanes through the intersection, giving cyclists more space and separating them from car traffic.
Key Features: These intersections typically include:
- Dedicated bike lanes and waiting areas.
- Traffic signals that give cyclists a head start.
- Concrete islands to separate cyclists from cars and shorten crossing distances.
Benefits:
- Increased safety for cyclists.
- More predictable and intuitive navigation.
- Encourages slower and wider turns for drivers, improving overall safety.
Examples: The video showcases examples of protected intersections in Montreal, Vancouver, Chicago, and Ottawa, highlighting Ottawa as a leader in implementing them at scale outside of the Netherlands.
Addressing Criticisms: The video acknowledges initial confusion and negative reactions to these designs but emphasizes that with experience and proper implementation, they become intuitive and essential for safe cycling.
Importance of Widespread Adoption: The video concludes by advocating for the widespread adoption of protected intersections, particularly at larger and more dangerous intersections, to make cycling more accessible and safer for everyone.
Montreal's Implementation: Montreal is highlighted as a city beginning to embrace these designs, with several examples of protected intersections or elements being implemented.
Two-Stage Left Turns: The video explains the intended method for making left turns at these intersections, which involves a two-stage crossing, and addresses common mistakes cyclists make when navigating them.