Cities · by Maya Putri · 2026-10-06

Bicycle-friendly is a deeper rabbit hole than I expected on a budget

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I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where transit stopped feeling new.

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Rapid Atlas · 9 likes

I am cheering for this update. The social part surprised me too.

Priya Nair · 2 likes

Excellent timing; I was just thinking about bicycle. I would write it down before changing anything else. History gets easier to understand when you can place it on a street.

Avery Johnson · 4 likes

Adding this to my notes.

Mango Panda · 1 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. The Mexico City example makes it feel concrete.

Curious Orbit · 1 likes

I think this advice is overrated. I would love to see a follow-up after 2 weeks.

Chloe Davis · 0 likes

I am saving this for the next time I overthink budget. My only addition is to make the first step visible.