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6 months ago

Campaigners urge MPs to act on dangerous fatbike craze

Doctors, local authorities and traffic safety organisations have joined ranks to petition MPs to ban dangerous doctored fatbikes which are particularly popular among young teenagers. Some 50 local councils, cyclists’ union Fietsersbond and the association of A&E doctors NVSHA also want a minimum age for fatbike riders and a national campaign to raise awareness about the risks of using a …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Amsterdam testing system that can remotely slow e-bikes down

NL Times

Amsterdam is one of six European cities that will soon test a system that can remotely limit the speed of electric bicycles. Amsterdam’s traffic alderman, Melanie van der Horst, tested the system herself last week, NRC reports. Van der Horst’s e-bike’s pedal assistance was turned off when she entered a vulnerable area - near a school, a park, a busy …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Amsterdam's controversial traffic trial cutting the Weesperstraat will not be continued

NL Times

The controversial Weesperknip, where the Weesperstraat was closed off to motorized traffic in Amsterdam during the daytime, will not be a permanent feature in the city center. After last summer's trial was evaluated, Traffic Alderman Melanie van der Horst wrote a letter to City Council on Monday saying that the "hard break in Weesperstraat is not desirable at this time." …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Milwaukee Bucks NBA trade deadline primer: Proposed trades, cap situation and more

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Salary-cap situation As always, our trade deadline primer starts with a detailed look at the Bucks’ salary cap sheet. The roster dilemma After taking a look at the salary holds on the Bucks roster and the team’s current crop of draft assets, one thing becomes clear: making a trade …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Documents reveal early warnings from emergency services over Amsterdam street closure

NL Times

More incidents involving emergency services have occurred during the Weesperstraat closure trial in Amsterdam, AT5 reported on Friday. Amsterdam's Traffic Alderman, Melanie van der Horst, initially claimed there were few indications that the closure impacted emergency services. But documents released on Friday revealed that officials were informed of several issues with emergency service access from the trial's start. AT5 reported …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How the Bucks moved in silence to land Damian Lillard and what it means for Giannis Antetokounmpo

New York Times

It was late September inside the Milwaukee Bucks’ offices that sit across the street from Fiserv Forum, and the team’s basketball operations brain trust — from general manager Jon Horst on down — was nowhere to be found. Even Antetokounmpo, who had made the Bucks faithful so nervous when he spoke openly about the prospect of leaving Milwaukee with the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Excitement surrounds Damian Lillard and the Bucks, but there’s much work to do

New York Times

MILWAUKEE — As his trade saga dragged through its third month, Damian Lillard says he found himself sitting in the “man cave” of his home last Wednesday wondering if the situation might actually go into Portland Trail Blazers’ training camp at the start of October. “And then I got that call from my agent, and it was like was, ‘Man, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bucks trade for Damian Lillard signals one thing: It’s time for another championship push

New York Times

From the moment Damian Lillard asked the Portland Trail Blazers to trade him to the Miami Heat on July 1, his final landing spot for the 2023-24 season became one of the NBA’s most dominant storylines. On Wednesday, though, Bucks general manager Jon Horst shocked the basketball world and swung a deal to bring Lillard to Milwaukee, bypassing the Heat, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo at the point or in the post? Should the Bucks trade future firsts?

New York Times

It took a little while because you asked so many questions, but we have finally reached the bottom of our September mailbag. However, because of the Bucks’ current roster composition, it seems tough to imagine Antetokounmpo functioning as a center more than he functions as a point guard next season. If Horst feels like the Bucks aren’t playing up to …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Trial of closure of Weesperstraat in Amsterdam comes to an end, irritation and more traffic as a result

NL Times

Today marks the last day that one of Amsterdam's busiest streets, Weesperstraat, is closed. Emergency services were also hampered to some extent by the closure, which was marked with flower boxes and barriers, and business owners and cab drivers suffered. As a result, two emergency debates followed, and Traffic Councilwoman Melanie van der Horst overcame a no-confidence motion. Van der …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Doubts about Amsterdam's plans to expand scooter-sharing

NL Times

The municipality of Amsterdam wants to significantly increase the number of shared scooters to achieve a better distribution of these vehicles in the city. According to traffic alderman Melanie van der Horst, many people use scooter-sharing to replace short car rides, and that is something the city wants to encourage. They grow up with shared transport, and the chance is, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Bucks’ cap situation explained: Unlikely bonuses, exceptions, second aprons and more

New York Times

On Thursday, the Bucks completed their fourth Summer League game in Las Vegas, a 91-72 loss to the Heat, which dropped their record at the 2023 NBA Summer League to 2-2. With the second luxury tax apron at $182,794,000 for the 2023-24 season, that should mean the Bucks can easily fit a minimum contract on their salary cap table and …

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1 year, 5 months ago

A.J. Green, Chris Livingston and a belief in player development that may pay off for the Bucks and their roster

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — When A.J. “That’s all I’m going to try to continue to do, just help the team and play my role and do what I can.” For the Bucks, Green represents one of the organization’s most successful recent examples of young player development. And I’m grateful that it’s now, but it’s just another opportunity to continue and progress …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Milwaukee Bucks free agency primer: Projected depth chart, roster needs and more

New York Times

Follow our live free agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. Convincing both Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez to come back to Milwaukee would obviously go a long way toward completing the Bucks’ rotation, but the team has enough free agents and potential …

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1 year, 6 months ago

What do Bucks draftees Andre Jackson Jr. and Chris Livingston bring to Milwaukee?

New York Times

Since the moment Jon Horst took over as general manager of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017, he has talked regularly about the importance of a successful collaborative process between himself and the organization’s head coach. “We’re not trying to build a roster like we have in the past,” Horst told reporters following the NBA Draft on Thursday. “He’s a winner,” …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Bucks’ Adrian Griffin offers first glimpses into his vision, philosophy and coaching style

New York Times

MILWAUKEE — Tuesday’s introductory press conference for new Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin contained plenty of joy and excitement. So, I’m extremely humbled.” With a coach returning to the city in which he started his journey to take his first head coaching job, it was no surprise to hear positivity and optimism brimming from Griffin and Bucks general manager Jon …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Bucks’ Adrian Griffin appreciates chance to begin head coaching career with contender

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Adrian Griffin understands the responsibility that comes with taking over a title contender as a first-time head coach. “Let’s be real,” Griffin said Tuesday during his introductory news conference as the Milwaukee Bucks’ coach. I’m extremely humbled.” The Bucks went against the grain by selecting Griffin, who spent the last five seasons as an assistant with Toronto. Bucks …

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1 year, 6 months ago

How the Bucks decided to give Adrian Griffin ‘a tremendous opportunity’ as head coach

New York Times

MILWAUKEE — When asked to go back through the three-week process and single out something that led to Adrian Griffin becoming the Milwaukee Bucks’ new head coach, general manager Jon Horst kept returning to the words assistant general manager Milt Newton said to him during that time. “He just hasn’t gotten the opportunity yet.” With his introductory news conference complete, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bucks coaching candidates: Why they may work and why they may not

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Bucks vs Knicks in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Kenny Atkinson While Bucks fans might think of Budenholzer initially when Atkinson’s name gets brought up in this head coaching search, the four years Atkinson spent on Budenholzer’s staff in Atlanta before becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets are only a …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bucks have tough decisions this offseason: Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and new CBA

New York Times

Taking a basic look at the Bucks’ salary-cap table, it was not all that difficult for anyone to see this was going to be a complicated summer for the Bucks. Here’s what the roster looks like heading into the offseason: Guaranteed salaries for next season — $114.78 million Player options for next season — $42.64 million Unrestricted free agents While …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bucks hope coaching change can ‘unlock some more potential’

Associated Press

The Milwaukee Bucks want their postseasons to match the success of their regular seasons. “From a regular-season perspective, we’ve done some incredible things,” general manager Jon Horst said in a conference call with reporters Friday, one day after Budenholzer’s firing. Horst said the decision to fire Budenholzer was made collectively by the team’s executive group and ownership group rather than …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bucks fire coach Mike Budenholzer: What’s his legacy and what kind of candidate will replace him?

New York Times

The Milwaukee Bucks announced that they parted ways with coach Mike Budenholzer on Thursday afternoon. “Bud helped lead our team for five incredible seasons, to the Bucks’ first title in 50 years, and into an era of sustained success. This is an opportunity for us to refocus and reenergize our efforts as we continue building toward our next championship season.” …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Amsterdam wants to limit e-bike speeds to 20 kph to boost cyclist safety

Dutch News

Amsterdam officials want to set a 20 kph speed limit on electric bikes within the city’s boundaries to improve safety for other cyclists. E-bikes can often travel faster than 30 kph, boosting the range of speeds on cycle tracks and endangering children and elderly cyclists, city transport chief Melanie van der Horst has told city councillors. ‘A faster cyclist will …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Ashli Babbitt: Trump’s ‘manufactured martyr’

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ashli Babbitt In an interview with …

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Campaigners urge MPs to act on dangerous fatbike craze

Amsterdam testing system that can remotely slow e-bikes down

Amsterdam's controversial traffic trial cutting the Weesperstraat will not be continued

Milwaukee Bucks NBA trade deadline primer: Proposed trades, cap situation and more

Documents reveal early warnings from emergency services over Amsterdam street closure

How the Bucks moved in silence to land Damian Lillard and what it means for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Excitement surrounds Damian Lillard and the Bucks, but there’s much work to do

Bucks trade for Damian Lillard signals one thing: It’s time for another championship push

Giannis Antetokounmpo at the point or in the post? Should the Bucks trade future firsts?

Trial of closure of Weesperstraat in Amsterdam comes to an end, irritation and more traffic as a result

Doubts about Amsterdam's plans to expand scooter-sharing

Bucks’ cap situation explained: Unlikely bonuses, exceptions, second aprons and more

A.J. Green, Chris Livingston and a belief in player development that may pay off for the Bucks and their roster

Milwaukee Bucks free agency primer: Projected depth chart, roster needs and more

What do Bucks draftees Andre Jackson Jr. and Chris Livingston bring to Milwaukee?

Bucks’ Adrian Griffin offers first glimpses into his vision, philosophy and coaching style

Bucks’ Adrian Griffin appreciates chance to begin head coaching career with contender

How the Bucks decided to give Adrian Griffin ‘a tremendous opportunity’ as head coach

Bucks coaching candidates: Why they may work and why they may not

Bucks have tough decisions this offseason: Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and new CBA

Bucks hope coaching change can ‘unlock some more potential’

Bucks fire coach Mike Budenholzer: What’s his legacy and what kind of candidate will replace him?

Amsterdam wants to limit e-bike speeds to 20 kph to boost cyclist safety

Ashli Babbitt: Trump’s ‘manufactured martyr’