The School Safety Zone: VISION ZERO at #WorldBicycleDay Elementary School in Witaszyce is now a reality: 20 km/h, speed humps, lighting, & visible signage. This was about changing minds. After 2 years the first VISION ZERO school safety zone in Poland is official. Safer streets are nation-building.
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand wordsβand this striking image from a public bike event in Pomerania, Poland, delivers a powerful yet silent message in the ongoing national dialogue about children's helmet safety.
π£ Encouraging news from π¨π¦! For the 3rd year, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaims #WorldBicycleDayβthanks to Polish diplomats, NCC, local communities & the diplomatic corps accredited to the Dominion of Canada. A clear sign: North America is gearing up for active mobility. GoGo Canada! π π΄π΄ββοΈπ΄ββοΈ
Honored to join the World Bankβs #WorldBicycleDay celebration in DC for the 2nd year. We formed a human bicycleβyes, with moving wheels! A joyful reminder of cyclingβs magic. π΄ββοΈ Bicycles are simple, sustainable, and for all.
Active mobility continues to hold a solid place on the World Bankβs agenda.
π΄ββοΈ Big news from ChodzieΕΌ, Poland! A scenic bike path by Strzelecki Lake is now named in honor of #WorldBicycleDay! ππ
Thanks to Mayor Jacek Gursz for championing cycling and sustainability.
Long live the bicycle! π²π
Honored to recognize Chief Director Yasuyoshi Fujiwara of Ehime Prefecture for his leadership in promoting cycling and advancing the Velo-city movement. From Japan to the worldβyour impact is truly inspiring. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition! π΄ββοΈππ
Joined WABA & Coach Alex for a βbike busβ at Dunbar HS during DC's morning rushβmusic, vibes, community, and a chicken sandwich to top it off. Every last Wed, 40β60 students ride to school together. Their shirts say it all: βMore kids on bikes, less kids on the street.β You can't argue with that.
June 3!
50 days till World Bicycle Day!
To celebrate this, the Polish postal service will be releasing commemorative stamps that will be in nationwide circulation. Poland are going all in on cycling, with numerous nationwide efforts to get more people on bikes.
Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking to 5th-grade students at Bancroft Elementary in D.C. as part of the Embassy Adoption Program. It was inspiring to see these young minds, whoβve been riding bikes since second grade, thanks to the DC Public Schools. A big thanks to the teacher, Stephanie Dugan!
The Polish Parliament, led by Franciszek Sterczewski, MP, is making strides in cycling for all! Today, I testified with cycling advocates as the Council for National Training of Cycling Educators shared key findings.With support from the Ministry of Education, Sports, & Health, π² becomes a priority!
The key takeaway from #TTDC25: our efforts to highlight the 2024 #WorldBicycleDay have reshaped perceptions of the Bankβs commitment to active mobility. The packed session on active transport shows the growing momentum on this vital issue. A global shift from π to π² is underwayβand itβs unstoppable.
Did you know Bill Nesper, Exec Director of the League of American Bicyclists, owned his first bikeβ a Polish-made modelβ in Florida? To honor his journey, I gifted him a helmet featuring Poland's vibrant colors and iconic white eagle, celebrating his cycling roots while keeping him safe & stylish!
Day 1 of the #TTDC25 was impactful, esp. hearing NYCβs DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez highlight #VisionZero as his top priority with its 3 Es: engineering, education, and enforcement. Kelly Carson of Bloomberg Philanthropies reminded us that βeducation without enforcement is just entertainment.β
Today, WABA hosted an impactful advocacy training, equipping us with tools to schedule crucial meetings with Councilmembers. As Montgomery Countyβs budget season approaches, itβs vital to amplify voices for active transportation priorities, including Bicycle Master Plan and Vision Zero initiatives.
At #WorldBicycleDay Elementary in Witaszyce, Poland, the faculty believes a picture is worth a thousand wordsβespecially when it's a collection of stunning images by renowned cycling photographer Szymon Gruchalski, donated to inspire students to envision a future on bicycles. π²
Only 100 days until #WorldBicycleDay! It's time to oil the chain, dust off your bike, and pump up those tires if you've been hibernating this winter. This year's theme is "We Celebrate #WorldBicycleDay Every Day," but mark your calendarsβweβre going all out in a global celebration on June 3rd!
In Finland, bicycles have become an unexpectedly popular way for students to commute to school during winter, even outpacing skiing in frequency! βοΈπ² Despite the cold and snow, many students choose bikes over other transport. Guess, they celebrate #WorldBicycleDay every day! π
Happy Valentineβs Day from Jarocin, Polish Bicycle Paradise! π΄ββοΈπ To all who live #WorldBicycleDay every day, we love your cycling passion! πβ€οΈ Only 109 days until June 3rdβletβs keep pedaling toward the global celebration of two wheels! π²π
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
You make my heart race; therefore, I wheeli love you! π²π
It seems that Polish π΅π± tennis sensation, Iga Swiatek, has a special place for bicycles in her heart β or perhaps she's already celebrating #WorldBicycleDay every day! Her love for cycling is undeniable, and it's exciting to think about what creative ideas she'll share come June 3rd.
President of PZKol, Marek LeΕniewski, met with young cyclists at the Cycling Track in PruszkΓ³w! πͺπ₯ He emphasized their passion and determination as the future of Polish cycling. These training camps are key to building a strong team and supporting future champions! π΄ββοΈπ¨
Absolete traffic regulations hinder Poland's π² culture. A major overhaul is neededβnot just in the laws but also in π² education. To better prepare cyclists, exams should be conducted in real traffic, not controlled environments. This shift could boost safety and infrastructure.
The π² manufacturing industry must join the π conversation on π² education, especially following UNESCO's "BicycleForAll" decision. Reducing π² illiteracy is a collective action. Teaching kids to ride is essential. Balanced supply & demand of bikes and riders is key to sustainability, health, & equity.
Bicycles are not just eco-friendly, but powerful tools for teaching social justice, diversity, and inclusivity. At #WorldBicycleDay Elementary School in Witaszyce, π΅π± Poland, teachers highlight the π² role in fostering community and equality. Martin Luther King Jr was also a great bicycle enthusiast.
