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ian5spot.bsky.social
Based in Harrogate and currently cycling wherever I can!
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If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic 👇 www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

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“I believe the word for someone seeking to sell their own country to a foreign power is ’traitor’” Thanks to @peterturner.bsky.social for the quote

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A reminder that the number of people killed by that truck in New Orleans on NYD happened more than 700 times on average over the previous year. & that’s just the people killed by cars we weren’t in other cars. Because our road network isn’t safe for anyone, even when you’re belted in w/air bags.

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“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90182112/wan...

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Cars are an invasive species. If you do not prevent them access through solid, controlling infrastructure design, they will infest every bit of urban space we have.

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Good thread here from @guyshrubsole.bsky.social discussing who is affected by the new inheritance tax laws for wealthy “farmers” and land owners. If interested, I suggest you read his book, Who Owns England

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Starmer rejects Clarkson's claim about most farmers being hit by inheritance tax extension, saying 'facts speak for themselves' - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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Hey Harrogate shop owners, if you want your businesses to grow, you need to be asking North Yorkshire Council to install more cycling and walking infrastructure 👇

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But @theguardian.com political editor and urban cyclist @peterwalker99.bsky.social got here first 😀👇

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Words To Live By Number 119

submitted 106 days ago • 1 comment

THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS

submitted 108 days ago • 107 comments