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The modern world in old Ladybird books. "A lot of a policeman's time is taken up with controlling traffic." (1962) Artist: John Berry

submitted 5 days ago • 6 comments

I'm giving a training session on survey design soon. I've got one or two examples of bad practice as illustration - anyone got any other really good zingers I might use?

submitted 6 days ago • 17 comments

Worth reading

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

Regarding 20mph limits and emissions. Modern cars have management systems that limit fuel used to load rather than revs. Load is less at 20mph than at 30mph. It also takes 2.25 times the energy to reach 30mph as 20mph. Its why in the real-world 20mph limits are a +ive influence on air quality.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

That’s more than a bit scary.😬 (Actually it’s a trike at the moment.) How did it work that out?

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

Postive Entwicklung für Rad/Fussgänger in #Frankfurt: „Mit unseren Umgestaltungen zu Fahrradstraßen machen wir den Verkehr spürbar sicherer, reduzieren Luft- und Lärmbelastung und steigern die Aufenthaltsqualität“, dem ist vollumfänglich zuzustimmen.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Unbelievable. There is no single mention in the article of cycles or cycling. Yet the subs automatically assume they’re to blame.🤬

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

“If you reduce speeds in large areas across a city, you get a reduction in accidents in other streets. It seems that this is the understanding now.” With this conclusion based on hard evidence, it’s difficult to argue against a default 20 mph in built-up areas of the UK.

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Fixed it for you @Keir_Starmer

submitted 39 days ago • 6 comments

High quality, accessible cycle parking & storage are essential for inclusive active travel. The new edition of our inclusive cycle parking guidance explains what's needed so that Disabled people can park a whole range of cycle types wherever we want to go: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/guide-to-inc...

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

As a CSW volunteer I would like to believe this. But sadly I think it won’t work. The only thing that is going to change ingrained behaviour is a reduction in insurance premiums following more widespread introduction of lower speed limits. (Edited 14:20 via @skeetsapp.com)

submitted 113 days ago • 1 comment

The Highway Code changes three years on… and it’s not looking great Most drivers wrongly believe cyclists must ride single file, stay close to the kerb, and use cycle lanes – and one in three say they shouldn’t have equal rights on the road, new survey finds road.cc/312627 #cycling

submitted 115 days ago • 4 comments

CSW is not about infringing on people's civil liberties - it is about reminding drivers that speeding kills. Join your local Community Speedwatch scheme.

submitted 129 days ago • 0 comments

This stuff might feel trivial, but it's one example of how, over and over, people in cars are shown they are more welcome in our cities than people not in cars

submitted 129 days ago • 11 comments

They really, really need to pin this on Farage. When you think of the 'big beasts' of Brexit bollocks, there's not really anyone else left in the game so it should be quite easy.

submitted 131 days ago • 127 comments

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submitted 133 days ago • 67 comments

“they've got speed cameras everywhere so it's not like you can go over the limit anyway … So the council putting the limit down to 20mph is ridiculous and will cause more traffic.” How’s that again?

submitted 133 days ago • 1 comment

There's an easy way to avoid the 'rip off' Chris www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 133 days ago • 8 comments

“The Government has no intention of requiring cyclists, including those who ride Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles, to display number plates or to have insurance.”

submitted 133 days ago • 0 comments

Please support the campaign for Presumed Liability which shifts the burden of proof to the insurance company in a collision, and is intended to compensate vulnerable road users more quickly and effectively petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... @for-birmingham.bsky.social

submitted 133 days ago • 0 comments

Twenty More Government Reforms the Media Hasn't Been Telling You About – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/01/24/w...

submitted 135 days ago • 1 comment

“where are you going to cycle to in Coventry? It hardly has many idyllic places to visit” 🤣

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submitted 136 days ago • 149 comments

“All of the ethical principles … suggest that on-street parking for cars is difficult to justify, and that cycling deserves more space. We argue that ethical principles should be systematically integrated into urban and transport planning.”

submitted 137 days ago • 0 comments

"We argue universities operating in countries with deferred payment schemes such as Australia and the UK have a responsibility to track unit failure in finer detail and consider ways to mitigate debt associated with students who are clearly not receiving value from their educational experience."