urbanism
Motorists in Glasgow now face fines of up to £100 for parking on pavements, as the city joins Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland in enforcing a ban designed to protect pedestrians. It’s a long-overdue step forward for accessibility, ensuring that people using wheelchairs, pushing buggies, or simply walking are not forced into the road to navigate around poorly parked cars.
London's average traffic speed is just 7mph and it gets slower by the year. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that young people, in particular, are falling out of love with the conventional car. Increasingly, city dwellers are swapping four wheels for two, embracing alternatives like Lime bikes and e-bike rental schemes. Into this shifting landscape steps Yo-Go, a fresh take on urban mobility that’s already turning heads in its current pilot phase.
When policymakers and the media frame cycling as a sport or a pursuit for the young, fit, and able-bodied, they miss a crucial aspect of its value: cycling as an everyday transport option. And for many people with disabilities, bicycles and tricycles - particularly electric models - are not just modes of transport but essential mobility aids that offer independence, flexibility, and a sustainable way to get around.
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, e-bike manufacturer Cowboy stands out as a beacon of ethical responsibility. Founded in 2016 by Belgian entrepreneur Adrien Roose, Cowboy has been making waves in the e-bike world from the start. The company launched its first bike to critical acclaim, winning the Eurobike Award in the same year. Subsequent years brought a Red Dot Bicycle Design Award in 2018 and the prestigious Red Dot Best of the Best Award for product design in both 2019 and 2021.