Ahmadreza Imani
@ahmadrezaimani.bsky.social
Urban Sustainability, Sustainable Transport.
@Imperial College London
McGill-UofT.
Chocoholic!
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/s.faghih-imani
@Imperial College London
McGill-UofT.
Chocoholic!
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/s.faghih-imani
We were delighted to welcome our new MSc students at @ic-cep.bsky.social this week! excited to teach and learn with them on Urban Sustainable Environments, exploring how cities can become healthier.
Applications are now open for next year, join us! 👉 campaigns.imperial.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Applications are now open for next year, join us! 👉 campaigns.imperial.ac.uk/postgraduate...
October 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We were delighted to welcome our new MSc students at @ic-cep.bsky.social this week! excited to teach and learn with them on Urban Sustainable Environments, exploring how cities can become healthier.
Applications are now open for next year, join us! 👉 campaigns.imperial.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Applications are now open for next year, join us! 👉 campaigns.imperial.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Racist property developer allows Muslim man to live rent-free
Fair play to Sadiq Khan. To live rent-free inside the head of the president of the USA is a massive achievement for any Mayor of London.
September 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Racist property developer allows Muslim man to live rent-free
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🌍 Join Imperial’s MSc Environmental Technology at the CEP
Explore the tools, tech & policy shaping our environmental future and specialise in areas like urban sustainability, water, or consultancy.
🌱 5,000+ alumni in green careers worldwide.
🔗 Apply now - a few places left!
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Explore the tools, tech & policy shaping our environmental future and specialise in areas like urban sustainability, water, or consultancy.
🌱 5,000+ alumni in green careers worldwide.
🔗 Apply now - a few places left!
tinyurl.com/4deb4esm
July 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🌍 Join Imperial’s MSc Environmental Technology at the CEP
Explore the tools, tech & policy shaping our environmental future and specialise in areas like urban sustainability, water, or consultancy.
🌱 5,000+ alumni in green careers worldwide.
🔗 Apply now - a few places left!
tinyurl.com/4deb4esm
Explore the tools, tech & policy shaping our environmental future and specialise in areas like urban sustainability, water, or consultancy.
🌱 5,000+ alumni in green careers worldwide.
🔗 Apply now - a few places left!
tinyurl.com/4deb4esm
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Interesting study from the Netherlands showing a preference for transport policies when presented as the existing norm rather than an alternative to it.
Argues decision makers should anticipate a bias towards the status quo (ie opposition to change) & support for policies to grow after adoption.
Argues decision makers should anticipate a bias towards the status quo (ie opposition to change) & support for policies to grow after adoption.
The role of status quo bias in shaping support for controversial transport policies: The counterfactual test
A biased preference for the status quo could explain the increased support for policies following their implementation. However, the influence of stat…
www.sciencedirect.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Interesting study from the Netherlands showing a preference for transport policies when presented as the existing norm rather than an alternative to it.
Argues decision makers should anticipate a bias towards the status quo (ie opposition to change) & support for policies to grow after adoption.
Argues decision makers should anticipate a bias towards the status quo (ie opposition to change) & support for policies to grow after adoption.
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Four questions for people who say their driving is essential:
1. why is it essential to drive THAT car?
2. do you drive it as little as possible?
3. why is it essential to drive it that fast?
4. why do you need priority over people who aren't driving?
1. why is it essential to drive THAT car?
2. do you drive it as little as possible?
3. why is it essential to drive it that fast?
4. why do you need priority over people who aren't driving?
May 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Four questions for people who say their driving is essential:
1. why is it essential to drive THAT car?
2. do you drive it as little as possible?
3. why is it essential to drive it that fast?
4. why do you need priority over people who aren't driving?
1. why is it essential to drive THAT car?
2. do you drive it as little as possible?
3. why is it essential to drive it that fast?
4. why do you need priority over people who aren't driving?
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Just wanna point out that LibDem/Green Oxfordshire was the absolute centre of the 15 min city conspiracy and today the LDs have added 15 seats and the Greens have more than doubled so it’s hardly electoral suicide.
People like safe streets!
@carlosmorenofr.bsky.social @filipwatteeuw.bsky.social
People like safe streets!
@carlosmorenofr.bsky.social @filipwatteeuw.bsky.social
The Liberal Democrats have won overall control of Oxfordshire County Council. Final results are:
🔶 LibDem 36 (+15)
🌹 Labour 12 (-4)
🔵 Conservative 10 (-11)
💚 Green 7 (+4)
➡️ Reform UK 1 (+1)
🟪 Ind Ox Alliance 1 (+1)
◻️ Henley Residents 1 (=)
◻️ Ind 1
(Changes from 2021.)
🔶 LibDem 36 (+15)
🌹 Labour 12 (-4)
🔵 Conservative 10 (-11)
💚 Green 7 (+4)
➡️ Reform UK 1 (+1)
🟪 Ind Ox Alliance 1 (+1)
◻️ Henley Residents 1 (=)
◻️ Ind 1
(Changes from 2021.)
May 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just wanna point out that LibDem/Green Oxfordshire was the absolute centre of the 15 min city conspiracy and today the LDs have added 15 seats and the Greens have more than doubled so it’s hardly electoral suicide.
People like safe streets!
@carlosmorenofr.bsky.social @filipwatteeuw.bsky.social
People like safe streets!
@carlosmorenofr.bsky.social @filipwatteeuw.bsky.social
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🤩 Not many better feelings than taking in some fresh cycle friendly infrastructure!
👏 The newly transformed Hammersmith Bridge is a great example of what can be done when river crossings service the people who need them.
Take note rest of London (East London 👀) because this is how it should be!
👏 The newly transformed Hammersmith Bridge is a great example of what can be done when river crossings service the people who need them.
Take note rest of London (East London 👀) because this is how it should be!
May 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🤩 Not many better feelings than taking in some fresh cycle friendly infrastructure!
👏 The newly transformed Hammersmith Bridge is a great example of what can be done when river crossings service the people who need them.
Take note rest of London (East London 👀) because this is how it should be!
👏 The newly transformed Hammersmith Bridge is a great example of what can be done when river crossings service the people who need them.
Take note rest of London (East London 👀) because this is how it should be!
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Most food is transported by boat, so food miles are a relatively small part of the carbon footprint of most diets
April 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Most food is transported by boat, so food miles are a relatively small part of the carbon footprint of most diets
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I know I should let this lie, but a thought that keeps occurring is how the government focus on cycling deaths feels like, say, a push on female violence. Yes, women hurt people sometimes, but it'd be fundamentally weird to start by cracking down on a marginalised group that is generally the victim
The only chart needed for today's news on road deaths and the law:
April 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I know I should let this lie, but a thought that keeps occurring is how the government focus on cycling deaths feels like, say, a push on female violence. Yes, women hurt people sometimes, but it'd be fundamentally weird to start by cracking down on a marginalised group that is generally the victim
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"We are all just temporarily abled" (-unknown) and
"We are all just one test result away from our lives changing forever" (-my Physician's Assistant former roommate)
are two quotes I share a lot, relevant to literally every class I teach on transportation, cities, health, and urban theory.
"We are all just one test result away from our lives changing forever" (-my Physician's Assistant former roommate)
are two quotes I share a lot, relevant to literally every class I teach on transportation, cities, health, and urban theory.
Disability is one of the few minority groups you can join at any time.
People believe they will be the exception & have trouble accepting they’re likely to become disabled at some point in their lives.
Work on internalized ableism. Engage in disability justice. It will benefit you in the long run
People believe they will be the exception & have trouble accepting they’re likely to become disabled at some point in their lives.
Work on internalized ableism. Engage in disability justice. It will benefit you in the long run
April 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"We are all just temporarily abled" (-unknown) and
"We are all just one test result away from our lives changing forever" (-my Physician's Assistant former roommate)
are two quotes I share a lot, relevant to literally every class I teach on transportation, cities, health, and urban theory.
"We are all just one test result away from our lives changing forever" (-my Physician's Assistant former roommate)
are two quotes I share a lot, relevant to literally every class I teach on transportation, cities, health, and urban theory.
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Why is there ANY debate? 🤦♀️
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?
Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Why is there ANY debate? 🤦♀️
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Hey! We've just joined Bluesky. For our first post, we'd like to share this urgent petition:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hey! We've just joined Bluesky. For our first post, we'd like to share this urgent petition:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
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Spartacus moment for every downtown to roll out congestion pricing
February 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Spartacus moment for every downtown to roll out congestion pricing
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Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬
That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.
Why? 🧵1/8
That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.
Why? 🧵1/8
February 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬
That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.
Why? 🧵1/8
That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.
Why? 🧵1/8
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EXCLUSIVE: Leaked footage of militant anti-car cyclists in training session.
February 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked footage of militant anti-car cyclists in training session.
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I recently covered the sticky issue of car-dependent new homes for Cycling Industry News. If you're delivering affordable homes while ignoring one of households' biggest costs - transport, and in particular car dependency, arguably that housing is not affordable:
cyclingindustry.news/cycle-infras...
cyclingindustry.news/cycle-infras...
Cycle infrastructure: Can England fix new home problems?
PEDALLING IN SQUARES: Building safe cycle infrastructure, including residential connections, is essential to develop cycling in the UK,
cyclingindustry.news
February 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I recently covered the sticky issue of car-dependent new homes for Cycling Industry News. If you're delivering affordable homes while ignoring one of households' biggest costs - transport, and in particular car dependency, arguably that housing is not affordable:
cyclingindustry.news/cycle-infras...
cyclingindustry.news/cycle-infras...
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Good morning everyone!
January 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Good morning everyone!
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Bicycles aren't inconvenient; they have been inconvenienced.
Cars aren't convenient; they have been convenienced.
Cars aren't convenient; they have been convenienced.
January 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Bicycles aren't inconvenient; they have been inconvenienced.
Cars aren't convenient; they have been convenienced.
Cars aren't convenient; they have been convenienced.
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NEW: I interviewed Chris Boardman about his many careers, including his current role at Active Travel England. He told me that fact-free anti-cycling media stories are harming the UK's health, as they put off politicians from making brave but necessary decisions.
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...
Anti-cycling stories are bad for the UK’s health, says Chris Boardman
Racing champion turned active travel advocate criticises parts of the media for safety scaremongering
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:52 PM
NEW: I interviewed Chris Boardman about his many careers, including his current role at Active Travel England. He told me that fact-free anti-cycling media stories are harming the UK's health, as they put off politicians from making brave but necessary decisions.
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...
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The UK government's budget for active travel in 2024/25 is £100 million,
Money to be spent on fixing potholes £1.6bn
December 20, 2024 at 10:20 AM
The UK government's budget for active travel in 2024/25 is £100 million,
Money to be spent on fixing potholes £1.6bn
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December 18, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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17-year-long Scottish study of 82,000+ adults finds commuting by bike reduces your risk of:
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
December 18, 2024 at 10:36 AM
17-year-long Scottish study of 82,000+ adults finds commuting by bike reduces your risk of:
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
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It is a shame that wider pavements, more public benches, better lighting, ramps for wheelchair users and buggies are seen as “woke”.
Making cities more accessible benefits everyone.
Making cities more accessible benefits everyone.
December 14, 2024 at 9:06 PM
It is a shame that wider pavements, more public benches, better lighting, ramps for wheelchair users and buggies are seen as “woke”.
Making cities more accessible benefits everyone.
Making cities more accessible benefits everyone.
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Good news from Haringey Council! 🚴♀️
Thanks to Audrey de Nazelle, Ahmadreza Imani,
Hannah Murdock (CEP), and Jeff Wu (Civil and Environmental Engineering), 3 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are now permanent!
Data shows reduced traffic & no major change in NO2 levels
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Thanks to Audrey de Nazelle, Ahmadreza Imani,
Hannah Murdock (CEP), and Jeff Wu (Civil and Environmental Engineering), 3 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are now permanent!
Data shows reduced traffic & no major change in NO2 levels
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Three low traffic neighbourhoods in Haringey made permanent
Three low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) were made permanent at a Haringey Council cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
www.standard.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Good news from Haringey Council! 🚴♀️
Thanks to Audrey de Nazelle, Ahmadreza Imani,
Hannah Murdock (CEP), and Jeff Wu (Civil and Environmental Engineering), 3 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are now permanent!
Data shows reduced traffic & no major change in NO2 levels
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Thanks to Audrey de Nazelle, Ahmadreza Imani,
Hannah Murdock (CEP), and Jeff Wu (Civil and Environmental Engineering), 3 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are now permanent!
Data shows reduced traffic & no major change in NO2 levels
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...