Bike Mayor Beth
@bethcycle.bsky.social
BYCS Bike Mayor for Torbay! Tree lover, owned by a PAT Dog, ex-RAF Nurse Practitioner. Disabled cyclist working to make sustainable transport safe and accessible for all. https://safesustainabletraveltorbay.co.uk
Excited to announce our next mass ride! Join us for a family friendly, festive frolic around the Christmas Illuminations in Torquay! Meet at Cantina (Abbey Park) register at sstt.eventbrite.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Excited to announce our next mass ride! Join us for a family friendly, festive frolic around the Christmas Illuminations in Torquay! Meet at Cantina (Abbey Park) register at sstt.eventbrite.co.uk
Glow ride tonight! Join us to light up the streets!
October 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Glow ride tonight! Join us to light up the streets!
Excited about Friday’s @cyclinguk.bsky.social #GlowRide sign up via Eventbrite for a free set of twinkly lights! Let’s light up the night together and celebrate #myrideourright to safer cycling for all!! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/safe-susta...
October 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Excited about Friday’s @cyclinguk.bsky.social #GlowRide sign up via Eventbrite for a free set of twinkly lights! Let’s light up the night together and celebrate #myrideourright to safer cycling for all!! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/safe-susta...
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New study from Melbourne finds reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h on local roads would protect cyclists from danger, make riding less stressful and get more people cycling while not causing traffic delays for cars.
Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds
One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-ten chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it was a nine-in-ten chance
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
New study from Melbourne finds reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h on local roads would protect cyclists from danger, make riding less stressful and get more people cycling while not causing traffic delays for cars.
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BBC News - Most residents support 20mph zones, report says
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cornwall 20mph zones supported by most residents, report says
A report says all but one area in Cornwall is in favour of the lower speed limit zones.
www.bbc.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
BBC News - Most residents support 20mph zones, report says
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Road Deaths in Torbay 2025 to date: 6
This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2025, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind…
This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2025, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind…
Road Deaths in Torbay 2025 to date: 6
This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2025, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind every statistic is a life lost, a family changed forever, and a community affected. Our deepest sympathies go to the loved ones of those who have died on Torbay’s roads.
safesustainabletraveltorbay.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Road Deaths in Torbay 2025 to date: 6
This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2025, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind…
This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2025, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind…
Join us for our Glow Ride! Sign up via eventbrite now to claim your free fairy lights for the ride! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-up-t...
October 2, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Join us for our Glow Ride! Sign up via eventbrite now to claim your free fairy lights for the ride! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-up-t...
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It’s just possible that the Labour voices who urged Khan to ditch Ulez expansion after the Uxbridge by-election were not, after all, strategic geniuses.
184 years earlier than predicted, London has met the legal limits for toxic NO2 for the first time.
This historic milestone proves that bold action like expanding ULEZ works, protecting children’s health and giving millions cleaner air to breathe.
This historic milestone proves that bold action like expanding ULEZ works, protecting children’s health and giving millions cleaner air to breathe.
London Ulez reduced nitrogen dioxide to legal limit, mayor says
The mayor of London says the fall in airborne toxins is due to the Ultra low emission zone expansion.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It’s just possible that the Labour voices who urged Khan to ditch Ulez expansion after the Uxbridge by-election were not, after all, strategic geniuses.
Something exciting in October…sign up now to receive set of fairy lights on the night!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-up-t...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Something exciting in October…sign up now to receive set of fairy lights on the night!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-up-t...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-up-t...
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Kids reclaimed the streets of Oxford in Kidical Mass, a family bike ride, around the city centre earlier today. Our special report and photo gallery 👇
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oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
Kids claim the streets of Oxford
The latest Kidical Mass family bike ride attracted a record turnout, according to organisers Cyclox. More than 200 cyclists of all ages converged in Oxford ringing bells as they circled the city centr...
oxfordclarion.uk
September 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Kids reclaimed the streets of Oxford in Kidical Mass, a family bike ride, around the city centre earlier today. Our special report and photo gallery 👇
oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
oxfordclarion.uk/kids-claim-t...
We believe in safer, fairer, healthier streets for Torbay. Walking, cycling, wheeling & public transport bring stronger communities. Follow us & be a part of creating a Bay where travel works for everyone.
September 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We believe in safer, fairer, healthier streets for Torbay. Walking, cycling, wheeling & public transport bring stronger communities. Follow us & be a part of creating a Bay where travel works for everyone.
Union Square Redevelopment
We have spoke in objection of this redevelopment on the basis that it was originally billed as a 'car-free' development but even with anticipated huge modal shifts, 40% of journeys will still be undertaken by private vehicle. Torbay Council Officer's did not recommend…
We have spoke in objection of this redevelopment on the basis that it was originally billed as a 'car-free' development but even with anticipated huge modal shifts, 40% of journeys will still be undertaken by private vehicle. Torbay Council Officer's did not recommend…
Union Square Redevelopment
We have spoke in objection of this redevelopment on the basis that it was originally billed as a 'car-free' development but even with anticipated huge modal shifts, 40% of journeys will still be undertaken by private vehicle. Torbay Council Officer's did not recommend any improvements to off-site sustainable transport infrastructure and with only a tiny sum of £5,000 as a contribution to this.
safesustainabletraveltorbay.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Union Square Redevelopment
We have spoke in objection of this redevelopment on the basis that it was originally billed as a 'car-free' development but even with anticipated huge modal shifts, 40% of journeys will still be undertaken by private vehicle. Torbay Council Officer's did not recommend…
We have spoke in objection of this redevelopment on the basis that it was originally billed as a 'car-free' development but even with anticipated huge modal shifts, 40% of journeys will still be undertaken by private vehicle. Torbay Council Officer's did not recommend…
Sadly, when people vote in climate change deniers pseudo science is given power.
Reform are proposing to “rescind” the climate emergency
declared by Kent County Council in 2019 in a move branded "anti-science & dangerous" by the Greens on the council
Green cllr Stuart Jeffery: "“Reform’s paper to council is full of conspiracy theories and garbage science. The science is clear."
declared by Kent County Council in 2019 in a move branded "anti-science & dangerous" by the Greens on the council
Green cllr Stuart Jeffery: "“Reform’s paper to council is full of conspiracy theories and garbage science. The science is clear."
September 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Sadly, when people vote in climate change deniers pseudo science is given power.
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If ever you wondered what you would have behaved like in 1930s Germany, what you behave like today will tell you.
Choose to oppose Nazis. Choose to oppose hate.
There's no middle ground here.
Choose to oppose Nazis. Choose to oppose hate.
There's no middle ground here.
September 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM
If ever you wondered what you would have behaved like in 1930s Germany, what you behave like today will tell you.
Choose to oppose Nazis. Choose to oppose hate.
There's no middle ground here.
Choose to oppose Nazis. Choose to oppose hate.
There's no middle ground here.
Brixham Regeneration
We were extremely concerned to see the 'options' offered to Brixham Town Council in early September 2025. A choice of 3 different multi-storey car parks were offered, all significantly increasing the number of car parking spaces in the Central Car Park Brixham Town Council…
We were extremely concerned to see the 'options' offered to Brixham Town Council in early September 2025. A choice of 3 different multi-storey car parks were offered, all significantly increasing the number of car parking spaces in the Central Car Park Brixham Town Council…
Brixham Regeneration
We were extremely concerned to see the 'options' offered to Brixham Town Council in early September 2025. A choice of 3 different multi-storey car parks were offered, all significantly increasing the number of car parking spaces in the Central Car Park Brixham Town Council have since reported their preference is to 'Maximise parking for residents and visitors, with flexibility for long and short-stay users and residential permits'.
safesustainabletraveltorbay.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Brixham Regeneration
We were extremely concerned to see the 'options' offered to Brixham Town Council in early September 2025. A choice of 3 different multi-storey car parks were offered, all significantly increasing the number of car parking spaces in the Central Car Park Brixham Town Council…
We were extremely concerned to see the 'options' offered to Brixham Town Council in early September 2025. A choice of 3 different multi-storey car parks were offered, all significantly increasing the number of car parking spaces in the Central Car Park Brixham Town Council…
Next week in conjunction with The National Trust we will be running a group bike ride from Paignton Pier to Greenway National Trust
Join us on your own bike or try one of our free electric hire bikes!
Book via eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-green-...
Join us on your own bike or try one of our free electric hire bikes!
Book via eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-green-...
September 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Next week in conjunction with The National Trust we will be running a group bike ride from Paignton Pier to Greenway National Trust
Join us on your own bike or try one of our free electric hire bikes!
Book via eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-green-...
Join us on your own bike or try one of our free electric hire bikes!
Book via eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-green-...
This is amazing!
As the world burns and demand for AC skyrockets, one desert city solved the heat problem 2,500 years ago.
No fossil fuels. No electricity. Just brilliant design.
These are Yazd’s windcatchers - ancient climate tech that beats anything being built today. 🧵
No fossil fuels. No electricity. Just brilliant design.
These are Yazd’s windcatchers - ancient climate tech that beats anything being built today. 🧵
August 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This is amazing!
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Walking rates are up, according to today's National Travel Survey data - but the government is failing to meet the target of 55% primary school children walking to school.
The problem? Streets are not safe for walking.
The problem? Streets are not safe for walking.
August 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Walking rates are up, according to today's National Travel Survey data - but the government is failing to meet the target of 55% primary school children walking to school.
The problem? Streets are not safe for walking.
The problem? Streets are not safe for walking.
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Migrants didn't cut council funding. Migrants didn't cut NHS funding. Migrants didn't close youth centres. Migrants didn't sell off council houses. Migrants aren't filling our rivers with sewage.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
August 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Migrants didn't cut council funding. Migrants didn't cut NHS funding. Migrants didn't close youth centres. Migrants didn't sell off council houses. Migrants aren't filling our rivers with sewage.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants.
Don't fall for it.
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As someone in his early 40s who NEVER wanted to or expected to be a parent to a human child, I have to admit something that has been on my mind lately...
I noticed a lot of my attitude shifted when I started to think about all the Dutch 🇳🇱 cycling moments I could have with her (yes, a girl).
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I noticed a lot of my attitude shifted when I started to think about all the Dutch 🇳🇱 cycling moments I could have with her (yes, a girl).
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August 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
As someone in his early 40s who NEVER wanted to or expected to be a parent to a human child, I have to admit something that has been on my mind lately...
I noticed a lot of my attitude shifted when I started to think about all the Dutch 🇳🇱 cycling moments I could have with her (yes, a girl).
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I noticed a lot of my attitude shifted when I started to think about all the Dutch 🇳🇱 cycling moments I could have with her (yes, a girl).
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bloor street w yesterday evening☀️
bike lanes are still here, thanks to the advocacy of @cycletoronto.bsky.social and others, winning a charter challenge last month against the provincial government's attempt to remove them.
biggest win of the summer.
advocacy works! support your local 🚲 orgs!
bike lanes are still here, thanks to the advocacy of @cycletoronto.bsky.social and others, winning a charter challenge last month against the provincial government's attempt to remove them.
biggest win of the summer.
advocacy works! support your local 🚲 orgs!
August 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
bloor street w yesterday evening☀️
bike lanes are still here, thanks to the advocacy of @cycletoronto.bsky.social and others, winning a charter challenge last month against the provincial government's attempt to remove them.
biggest win of the summer.
advocacy works! support your local 🚲 orgs!
bike lanes are still here, thanks to the advocacy of @cycletoronto.bsky.social and others, winning a charter challenge last month against the provincial government's attempt to remove them.
biggest win of the summer.
advocacy works! support your local 🚲 orgs!
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The evolution of Cycleway 17 in Dulwich Village.
Before, temporary scheme and the final version including Sustainable Drainage System & planting and a new space for cafes & local businesses.
Before, temporary scheme and the final version including Sustainable Drainage System & planting and a new space for cafes & local businesses.
August 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The evolution of Cycleway 17 in Dulwich Village.
Before, temporary scheme and the final version including Sustainable Drainage System & planting and a new space for cafes & local businesses.
Before, temporary scheme and the final version including Sustainable Drainage System & planting and a new space for cafes & local businesses.
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What if … ?
“For 60 years, car advertising has programmed us that driving is freedom, that cars are how we get around, that driving — even reckless driving —is a symbol of status & power. But what if a car marketing vet (aka @tomflood.bsky.social)
used his skills to highlight the insanity of car culture?”
used his skills to highlight the insanity of car culture?”
Reprogramming 60 Years of Car-Culture Marketing - Streetsblog San Francisco
Car ads and the resultant culture promotes traffic violence, according to a former car adman
sf.streetsblog.org
August 18, 2025 at 5:39 AM
What if … ?
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Very good Larry Elliott column which eloquently makes two undeniable points:
- Freezing fuel duty has been vastly expensive and disproportionately benefits the rich.
- We really need to start talking about road pricing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Freezing fuel duty has been vastly expensive and disproportionately benefits the rich.
- We really need to start talking about road pricing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK £100bn: it's long past time to end the fuel duty freeze | Larry Elliott
Successive chancellors have steered clear of increasing taxes for motorists for 15 years, but this should be a no-brainer for cash-strapped Rachel Reeves, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Very good Larry Elliott column which eloquently makes two undeniable points:
- Freezing fuel duty has been vastly expensive and disproportionately benefits the rich.
- We really need to start talking about road pricing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Freezing fuel duty has been vastly expensive and disproportionately benefits the rich.
- We really need to start talking about road pricing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...