Andrew Jamieson
@andrew106.bsky.social
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"Because you can never have enough email."
On BlueSky I share thoughts about sustainable transport and environmental psychology, plus interesting links
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October 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"Because you can never have enough email."
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Sunday 9/28 at 10am PT: "+3ºC by 2050?!" with hosts Dan Miller & @LeonSimons8. On German Meteorological Society and Physical Society warning. @leonsimons.bsky.social @bikingmzstacey.bsky.social @radsci.bsky.social @climatechat.bsky.social
+3°C by 2050?!
Tomorrow on Climate Chat we will discuss that we could face +3°C of global warming and/or 4 billion climate deaths.
Please tune in and share.
See the time in your region in the link below and subscribe and hit 🔔 to get a notification when we go live.
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Tomorrow on Climate Chat we will discuss that we could face +3°C of global warming and/or 4 billion climate deaths.
Please tune in and share.
See the time in your region in the link below and subscribe and hit 🔔 to get a notification when we go live.
youtube.com/live/TmZbwLC...
September 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sunday 9/28 at 10am PT: "+3ºC by 2050?!" with hosts Dan Miller & @LeonSimons8. On German Meteorological Society and Physical Society warning. @leonsimons.bsky.social @bikingmzstacey.bsky.social @radsci.bsky.social @climatechat.bsky.social
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Latest on the live blog: Transport for London has launched a new poster campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code rules on its road network. Some of the comments about it on social media are as informed as ever... road.cc/315919
September 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Latest on the live blog: Transport for London has launched a new poster campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code rules on its road network. Some of the comments about it on social media are as informed as ever... road.cc/315919
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September 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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25% reduction in injuries on Welsh Roads since introduction of 20mph. @20splenty.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales
Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
25% reduction in injuries on Welsh Roads since introduction of 20mph. @20splenty.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I actively avoid calling people on bikes “cyclists.” It fuels an “othering” or “us vs them,” and makes it easier to claim that safe infrastructure is for a small in-group. None of which is helpful.
It may take more characters in a post, but I just say people on bikes. Because that’s what they are.
It may take more characters in a post, but I just say people on bikes. Because that’s what they are.
November 22, 2024 at 8:17 AM
I actively avoid calling people on bikes “cyclists.” It fuels an “othering” or “us vs them,” and makes it easier to claim that safe infrastructure is for a small in-group. None of which is helpful.
It may take more characters in a post, but I just say people on bikes. Because that’s what they are.
It may take more characters in a post, but I just say people on bikes. Because that’s what they are.
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Visualizations with the latest Earth monitoring data: 📈📉
+ Global climate indicators: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
+ Polar climate indicators: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
+ United States climate indicators: zacklabe.com/united-state...
+ Global climate indicators: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
+ Polar climate indicators: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
+ United States climate indicators: zacklabe.com/united-state...
Climate change indicators
All data are referenced at My visualizations: Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Concentration Arctic Sea Ice Volume and Thickness Arctic Temperatures Antarctic Se…
zacklabe.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Visualizations with the latest Earth monitoring data: 📈📉
+ Global climate indicators: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
+ Polar climate indicators: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
+ United States climate indicators: zacklabe.com/united-state...
+ Global climate indicators: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
+ Polar climate indicators: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
+ United States climate indicators: zacklabe.com/united-state...
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"SaFeTy Is A sHaReD rEsPoNsIbIliTy!"
Love to share the road with compensation-mobiles like this dude’s.
September 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"SaFeTy Is A sHaReD rEsPoNsIbIliTy!"
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“Compared to their parents’ generation, the amount of time today’s children play outside has declined by 50%. But this downward trend doesn’t have to be inevitable. Thoughtful planning, which listens to the voices of children and young people, can produce… environments where children can develop”
UK children face barriers to outdoor play due to poor planning, says study
‘Fragmented’ policies leading councils to prioritise approval of housebuilding over parks, researchers find
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“Compared to their parents’ generation, the amount of time today’s children play outside has declined by 50%. But this downward trend doesn’t have to be inevitable. Thoughtful planning, which listens to the voices of children and young people, can produce… environments where children can develop”
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Pavement parking pushes people into the road and oncoming traffic.
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
Map pavement parking hotspots
Five years ago, the Government consulted on how the dangerous practice of pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond.
Together we want to show how pavement parkin...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Pavement parking pushes people into the road and oncoming traffic.
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
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"Sustrans" as a name for this cycling/walking org has been in existence for 42 years, so changing to a word salad is quite a bold move. Some have said it's because of the "trans" bit. Possibly, but because charities are not subject to FOI requests it's likely unprovable.
Sustrans Changes Name To Walk Wheel Cycle Trust www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Sustrans Changes Name To Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Name change better reflects what Sustrans does.
www.forbes.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"Sustrans" as a name for this cycling/walking org has been in existence for 42 years, so changing to a word salad is quite a bold move. Some have said it's because of the "trans" bit. Possibly, but because charities are not subject to FOI requests it's likely unprovable.
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Zack Polanski has been on Question Time 0 times.
Nigel Farage has been on Question Time 38 times.
But they both lead parties with 4 MP's.
When is Zack getting his 38 appearances?
Nigel Farage has been on Question Time 38 times.
But they both lead parties with 4 MP's.
When is Zack getting his 38 appearances?
September 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Zack Polanski has been on Question Time 0 times.
Nigel Farage has been on Question Time 38 times.
But they both lead parties with 4 MP's.
When is Zack getting his 38 appearances?
Nigel Farage has been on Question Time 38 times.
But they both lead parties with 4 MP's.
When is Zack getting his 38 appearances?
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And this article explains how careless language can shift the blame away from the driver www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/blog/2021...
We need a new language for reporting on traffic
www.rifs-potsdam.de
August 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
And this article explains how careless language can shift the blame away from the driver www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/blog/2021...
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Laura Laker explains why language matters in shaping our understanding of road violence here www.pacts.org.uk/why-language...
Why Language Matters in Transport Safety - PACTS
Language matters in transport safety—not just in what is reported, but how. Language is never neutral. It reflects our values,...
www.pacts.org.uk
August 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Laura Laker explains why language matters in shaping our understanding of road violence here www.pacts.org.uk/why-language...
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My latest Substack post looks at the difficult topic of road violence and what happens when we confront the human reality of it. With thanks to @newhamcyclists.uk @carolinerussell.bsky.social and others open.substack.com/pub/lauralak...
Looking road violence in the face
A vigil, a roundtable, and a hope that we can do better
open.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
My latest Substack post looks at the difficult topic of road violence and what happens when we confront the human reality of it. With thanks to @newhamcyclists.uk @carolinerussell.bsky.social and others open.substack.com/pub/lauralak...
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Some say it could not be done.
Some say they don't exist and are mythical.
A figment of transport activists fevered dreams perhaps.
Nope, a toucan across a busy dual carriageway that changes within a few seconds of pressing the button is real.
ALL crossings should be like this one.
Some say they don't exist and are mythical.
A figment of transport activists fevered dreams perhaps.
Nope, a toucan across a busy dual carriageway that changes within a few seconds of pressing the button is real.
ALL crossings should be like this one.
August 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Some say it could not be done.
Some say they don't exist and are mythical.
A figment of transport activists fevered dreams perhaps.
Nope, a toucan across a busy dual carriageway that changes within a few seconds of pressing the button is real.
ALL crossings should be like this one.
Some say they don't exist and are mythical.
A figment of transport activists fevered dreams perhaps.
Nope, a toucan across a busy dual carriageway that changes within a few seconds of pressing the button is real.
ALL crossings should be like this one.
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I like the little green buffer that people often tell me won't work because it's too narrow.
Tranvía y carril bici 😍 que atraviesan la ciudad de Vitoria y que unen los barrios con: Hospital, colegios, polideportivos, etc.
August 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I like the little green buffer that people often tell me won't work because it's too narrow.
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Long promised technical guidance on quantifying carbon emissions from local transport has quietly been released today by DfT. It is designed to provide ‘local authorities with an evidence-based approach to transport planning and the pursuit of local decarbonisation goals’.
Quantifying carbon emissions for local transport planning
Describes methods of carbon analysis and how these can inform local transport strategies and schemes.
www.gov.uk
August 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Long promised technical guidance on quantifying carbon emissions from local transport has quietly been released today by DfT. It is designed to provide ‘local authorities with an evidence-based approach to transport planning and the pursuit of local decarbonisation goals’.
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"There’s no such thing as an eco-friendly log burner...Even if you plant more trees, they won’t reach maturity for at least 10 years, and usually 40 or more – and until they do, they’ll barely absorb any CO2 from the atmosphere." Thanks @joshjackman.bsky.social. #WoodBurning #AirPollution
Are log burners bad for the environment?
Here's how log burners increase CO2 levels and produce high levels of toxic air pollution – with immediate health risks.
www.theecoexperts.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"There’s no such thing as an eco-friendly log burner...Even if you plant more trees, they won’t reach maturity for at least 10 years, and usually 40 or more – and until they do, they’ll barely absorb any CO2 from the atmosphere." Thanks @joshjackman.bsky.social. #WoodBurning #AirPollution
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The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵
August 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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How long are you waiting to cross the road? 🚦
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
August 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
How long are you waiting to cross the road? 🚦
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
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A mum was pushed into a canal by a man walking his dog as she cycled to work.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
Mum 'traumatised' after dog walker pushes her in canal as she cycled to work
Greater Manchester Police are investigating after the incident near Manchester city centre
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
A mum was pushed into a canal by a man walking his dog as she cycled to work.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
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Amazing how most of the replies here are talking about "lawbreaking" cyclists but the only person in the video who has done wrong is the bloke who (a) had his dog off the lead on a shared path and (b) PUSHED A WOMAN INTO THE CANAL!
IIRC there’s quite a lot of interesting research in this area. The impression I have is that actual collision injuries are (very) rare, but pedestrians feel extremely threatened by close approach from a moving bike, and you get a fight-flight response.
A mum was pushed into a canal by a man walking his dog as she cycled to work.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
August 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Amazing how most of the replies here are talking about "lawbreaking" cyclists but the only person in the video who has done wrong is the bloke who (a) had his dog off the lead on a shared path and (b) PUSHED A WOMAN INTO THE CANAL!
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Simply staggering that phone use whilst driving resulting in the death of an innocent person is so accepted that it's just careless.
Would any jurors be happy if the victim was one of their family?
road.cc/content/news...
Would any jurors be happy if the victim was one of their family?
road.cc/content/news...
Van driver who "engaged with phone" for 10 seconds before killing time trial cyclist cleared of causing death by dangerous driving
Shayne Hill has already admitted a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving and will be sentenced in the autumn over the death of cyclist who was taking part in an organised time trial event...
road.cc
August 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Simply staggering that phone use whilst driving resulting in the death of an innocent person is so accepted that it's just careless.
Would any jurors be happy if the victim was one of their family?
road.cc/content/news...
Would any jurors be happy if the victim was one of their family?
road.cc/content/news...
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So how is the new cycle lane doing on Auchenhowie Road, East Dunbartonshire? Well, this is what I came across this morning... (Apologies for the raindrop on the lens!) @cllrlynda.bsky.social
Yes no diversion for cyclists and pedestrians, and no temporary dropped kerb. It gets worse though...
Yes no diversion for cyclists and pedestrians, and no temporary dropped kerb. It gets worse though...
August 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
So how is the new cycle lane doing on Auchenhowie Road, East Dunbartonshire? Well, this is what I came across this morning... (Apologies for the raindrop on the lens!) @cllrlynda.bsky.social
Yes no diversion for cyclists and pedestrians, and no temporary dropped kerb. It gets worse though...
Yes no diversion for cyclists and pedestrians, and no temporary dropped kerb. It gets worse though...