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Subject: [world-carfree-news_eng] WORLD CARFREE NEWS #50 - DECEMBER 2007
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Edition no. 50 - December 2007 - English version
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Contents:
QUOTATION OF THE MONTH
IN THE NEWS
WORLD CARFREE NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS
- MONTHLY BULLETIN MEETS 100 MILESTONE!
- WORLD CARFREE NETWORK IS LOOKING FOR A FUNDRAISER
- PROPOSALS SOLICITED FOR TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES VIII
- CARBUSTERS SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE AND PRICE CHANGE
- CALL TO HOST CONFERENCE IN 2009
- HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- WALK SANDIEGO SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- CUTTING YOUR CAR USE NEW EDITION
- CYCLING BLOGS AND FILMS
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QUOTATION OF THE MONTH >>
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"The Tahoe Hybrid is not merely a Prius that can tow a boat. It is a
5,716-pound supertanker of a vehicle that is still twice the mass
necessary to do the job it's typically assigned to do, that is, move a
person or persons in and out of the suburbs. The Green Car Journal
award seems to enable the continuing American fixation on super-sized
vehicles."
- Dan Neil, a Car reviewer for the LA Times. A fact which makes
this quote quote-worthy
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IN THE NEWS >>
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-French president Nicolas Sarkozy announced what he called "the second
French Revolution" to make France a more environmentally run country.
If his words are followed by action, it will include a ban on
constructing new motorways and airport expansions, more railway lines
(both long-distance and local) and stricter carbon emissions on cars.
-After nearly 12 years of conservative rule, Australia just signed in
a new centre-left government, and upon being sworn into office, prime
minister Kevin Rudd's first official act was to sign the Kyoto
protocol. Former Midnight Oils frontman Peter Garret was named
environmental minister, with a second minister being named to deal
exclusively with climate change issues.
-"2 Mile Challenge" takes off. With forty per cent of urban car trips
in the USA two miles or less, the 2-mile challenge has been on a bio
diesel bus tour, complete with interactive exhibits and loan bikes.
Cycling is promoted for shorter trips and practical tools are offered
for people to map their community and to find the best bike commuting
options.
www.2milechallenge.com
-The European Greenways Association has just recently awarded prizes
to the best greenways in the III European Greenways Awards ceremony.
In the Development and Tourism category, Spain's Plazaola Greenway won
first prize, while in the Mobility category UK's Kirklees Greenway
network came in first.
www.aevv-egwa.org/site/1Alaune.asp?DocID=492
- British prime minister Gordon Brown is talking about doubling the
number of eco-towns to be built in the UK from five to ten, while
eco-towns are given ever more consideration and developers are showing
interest.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7010888.stm
- Several French groups are planning a "celebration" for when oil
prices peak 100 dollars a barrel. It should be a moment to rethink the
way society is based on motorised transport, non-local economy and to
privilege public transport and cycling
fete100dollars.free.fr/
- In a neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, the group Sustainable
Ballard has devised a new program that encourages folks to consciously
re-evaluate and reduce their car dependence. The successful "Undriving
Ballard" program was launched at the group's 4th annual Sustainability
Festival on Sep 29-30, 2007, and featured an "Undriver License
Station" and a Fred-Flintstone-style, human-powered "Shufflebus."
undriving.blogs.sustainableballard.org
- In late November, Sao Paulo Critical Mass participants placed the
first Ghost Bike in a spot that one bicyclist was killed in 2006. He
was one of the 84 victims of motorized traffic last year. With more
than 60 participants, the November Critical Mass ride included Mona
Caron, muralist and illustrator (known for her bicycle mural in San
Francisco). She painted a small mural at Bicyclist's Square.
tinyurl.com/3e3o45
tinyurl.com/26hyde
-BMW, Daimler and Porsche win "Worst EU Lobbying Award" at a ceremony
in Brussels hosted by the award organisers Corporate Europe
Observatory, Friends of the Earth Europe, LobbyControl and SpinWatch.
More than 6600 people across Europe voted in the online poll. The
"win" is a result of a joint lobbying offensive designed to water-down
and delay the mandatory CO2 emission reduction targets proposed by the
Commission
www.tagesschau.de/ausland/worstlobbyawards2.html (in German)
nl.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Y5HXgdmGA
-Stop Coal=Stop global warming. "Architecture 2030" launched the 2030
Challenge, calling for all new buildings and major renovations to
reduce their fossil-fuel emissions and become carbon neutral by 2030.
The group argued in a full-page ad in The New York Times that the only
way to stop global warming is to stop coal.
www.greensage.com/ezine/11Nov07/ezine11-07StopCoal.html
-London closed down three major streets, including Oxford street, Bond
street and Regent street on a recent weekend, which had the effect of
bringing a million Christmas shoppers, visiting over 600 shops and
spending 100 million pounds.
metro.co.uk
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WORLD CARFREE NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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MONTHLY BULLETIN MEETS 100 MILESTONE!
You are reading issue no.50 of the World Carfree News Bulletin.
Including the 50 issues of its predecessor "Car Busters Monthly
Bulletin" we have just reached the 100th Bulletin! A special thanks
to all of our readers! If you write to us, telling how you've been
reading the bulletin from the beginning (or very early on), we'll
acknowledge you in the next January edition.
At the same time, we would like to continue expanding to more
languages. We recently revived the Spanish language edition, and we
also offer translations of the monthly news bulletin in Czech, French
and German. If you would like to read or help in producing the
bulletin in Italian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese, Korean,
Malayalam or any other language, please contact
Justin-at-worldcarfree.net. To sign up to any of the language
versions or to read back-issues please visit
www.worldcarfree.net/bulletin.
WORLD CARFREE NETWORK IS LOOKING FOR A FUNDRAISER
Knowledge of European funding programmes and previous experience are
preferred, but the primary requirements are excellent English writing
skills, commitment to NGO work in this field, Independence, creativity
and motivation. To apply, please contact Kamila at
kamila-at-worldcarfree.net to request a full job description and
application requirements. The deadline for applications is 15 January.
The successful candidate should be prepared to begin working between
15 February and 1 March.
PROPOSALS SOLICITED FOR TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES VIII
World Carfree Network and Shift are now seeking program proposals for
the next Towards Carfree Cities Conference in Portland Oregon, USA,
taking place in June 16-20, 2008. This year's conference theme is
"Rethinking mobility, rediscovering proximity." The theme is intended
to promote discussion of urban livability, mixed-use development,
local agriculture, pedestrian safety, strong neighborhoods, accessible
public space, and sustainable transportation. To read the full
call-out for proposals, please visit
www.carfreeportland.org/call-for-proposals. Proposals due by December
15. Organisers can be reached at portland -at- worldcarfree.net.
CARBUSTERS SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE AND PRICE CHANGE
By the start of 2008, Carbusters will have updated its prices to more
accurately reflect the current exchange rates, which will result in a
small price increase for US subscribers. Before 2007 is over, the
Carbusters subscription drive offers the opportunity to renew or
extend your subscription at the original rate. Please write to
editors-at-carbusters.org or visit www.carbusters.org.
CALL TO HOST CONFERENCE IN 2009
If you are interested in hosting Towards Carfree Cities IX, the
procedure for applying to host the conference is simple. We are
requesting that a 2-4 page hosting proposal be sent to the
carfree_network discussion list by December 31, 2007, containing:
a. who you are; what organisation(s) are you with
b. what resources, skills and time are being offered (fundraising,
programme work, outreach, office space, etc.)
c. what groups would be partners; what other useful contacts you have
d. why the conference should be held in your city
e. what you would like to occur at the conference (overall concept and
any programme details)
Before applying, please consult our Conference Organising Manual
(www.worldcarfree.net/members/manual.php), and contact Randall Ghent,
World Carfree Network's conference coordinator, at rghent - at -
worldcarfree.net.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
World Carfree Network wishes you happy holidays, for those of you
entering holiday season. The office will be closed from December 24
until January 3. The next bulletin will come out in mid-January. See
you in 2008!
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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WALK SAN DIEGO SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WalkSanDiego, a regional, grassroots pedestrian advocacy organization,
seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Executive
Director. WalkSanDiego is a highly regarded organization actively
sought out by health funders to bring our walkability message and
improvement model to more neighborhoods. Through training, advocacy,
and work with residents, local governments, schools, developers, and
the San Diego Association of Governments, WalkSanDiego is working to
reclaim streets for pedestrians through policy reforms, accessible and
inviting streetscapes, and traffic calming measures.
www.walksandiego.org/pages/employment.html
CUTTING YOUR CAR USE NEW EDITION
Anna Semlyen's Cutting Your Car Use has just come out in a new
edition. Great Britain's only book on reducing personal car use for
individuals and has sold over 100,000 copies so far. The third edition
has colour cartoons by Axel Sheffler and is completely revised and
updated. The book costs £4.95 for one, but there are fantastic bulk
discounts down to 50p with free overprinting of local information.
www.cuttingyourcaruse.co.uk
CYCLING BLOGS AND FILMS
www.blognetnews.com/cycling - Cycling blog
www.streetfilms.org - includes film on Ciclovia in Bogota, Colombia
copenhagengirlsonbikes.blogspot.com Copenhagen Cycle Chic
myspace.com/olcmovie - "One Less Car" Canadian bicycle road movie
Bulletin #50 by Justin Hyatt
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