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Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media
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Rules for Radicals: A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals
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“it’s just another part of the transport network; the part that actively improves people’s health and wellbeing every day.”
― Laura Laker, Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network
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“The report noted money spent on cycling and walking returns on average £5.62 per £1 spent, more than double the average £2.50 for road building.”
― Laura Laker, Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network
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“In France, ebike grants had a massive impact, increasing how much recipients cycled each year on average by seven times, from 200km to 1400km. People reduced their driving distances by 660km and CO2 output by 200kg each.”
― Laura Laker, Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network
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