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  • A Bridge Too Far

    A Bridge Too Far

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    Reading Time: 5 minutesYesterday I walked to a Coop shop in Nyon by foot, to shop for a day. Rather than taking the car I chose to walk down from Eysins, across the narrow, really dangerous road and bridge to get to the other side. Along the way I saw two dog walkers question whether…

  • Road Works that Forget About Pedestrians

    Road Works that Forget About Pedestrians

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesFor two years they worked on a motorway bridge. For two years they cut down trees, added tons of soil, and then widened roads for cars. Never during that time did they consider that people might want to walk along the most direct route from A to B. More recently I have…

  • Two Interpretations of Mobilité Douce

    Two Interpretations of Mobilité Douce

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesMy definition of Mobilité Douce and the Swiss definition are quite different. For me Mobilité Douce is walking, hiking, cycling and other sports that require a certain dedication and desire to cover long distances. In contrast Switzerland seems to see Mobilité Douce as going from home to the shops, while leaving the…