Mamdami rocks...

...and Germany could take a leaf out of its book. Zohran Mamdani gave a great speech today in the middle of a crossroads, clearly explaining what setting priorities in transport policy means. [Video in article] What impresses me: He's definitely approachable. He was sworn in at a subway station, which was a deliberate signal. Today, he made it clear that the focus is on the safety of all road users, especially those without cars. His key message: 'It can't be that someone always has to die before the infrastructure for vulnerable groups is improved.' The measures are well known – and effective: 🚴 Citi Bike Programme: It's the biggest bike-sharing scheme in the US, with 25,000 bikes and 1,500 stations. 🚗 Congestion pricing: It's been shown to cut car traffic, reduce environmental pollution and improve people's health. 🚌 Free public transport: It's all part of a bigger idea, you know. The usual backlash? When he's labelled a 'communist', Mamdani just says, 'It is spelled c-y-c-l-i-s-