As I mentioned in Tiny political statements, a common use for stickers is to show a person's opinion about society. Some are creative expressions of the artist, making you delve into the image to find all the subtleties of the statement being made. Others are straight forward comments addressing what the creator of the sticker feels about the issue. But no matter what the level of engagement is, these thought provoking images and statements can easily be found anywhere you go.
It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to realize that the group behind this particular sticker is concerned about the environment. The SUV has been the hated symbol of carbon emissions for years due to it's higher consumption of gas. It's often held up as one of the most irresponsible modes of transportation out on the market, typically with electric cars being exhibited as the better option. What I find interesting about this sticker is that the group behind it is actually a cycling group. When you go to urbancyclist.org you're redirected to Urban Velo, a no longer active free magazine for city bicycle enthusiasts. It hasn't published a new issue since 2014 and makes me wonder how long this particular sticker has been there. And while it's not an active part of the Pittsburgh cycling community, it does show how big cycling is in the city. Granted Pittsburgh is a far cry from cities like Portland or New York, but biking around the area is definitely growing. There are bike rental shops and kiosks around the city, an increasing number of bike lanes on major streets, and plenty of bike groups to join and support like Bike Pgh. So whether you are concerned about the environment like the cyclists behind this sticker or just appreciate the activity, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with here.
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Maggie Ondrey
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