Has something changed recently? When I was in Tokyo, admittedly more than a decade ago now, the bike lanes were tiny slivers of paint. And I do mean a sliver; they were not much wider than a foot. It would be unsafe to use them in traffic.
San Francisco’s critical mass was successful to the point it almost doesn’t exist anymore (it’s not necessary anymore with better political engagement). I believe it was successful because it:
This combination meant authorities had no ability to shut it down. What office could the raid? How could they bring a lawsuit?
Once a month on a Friday meant it didn’t have to be about your commute. Rather you’d leave work and ride to the start point. It was a protest first and a utility second (though the route did start from the financial center of the city).
Take a look at bike parties if you’re looking more for a community ride. They bring more of a general supportive base than as a protest.
Mozilla invented Rust to rewrite the rendering engine. Read the history of Servo and bring a tissue to cry into.
Specifically 5, 10, and 15mhz AM. There are others, but you’ll really hear NIST WWV/WWVH if you’re in North America/Pacific.
Interesting! Thanks for the explanation. :)