Brian deegan
@bricycle.bsky.social
Active travel person of interest. Director at Active Travel England.
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Brian deegan
@bricycle.bsky.social
· Dec 10
positive and technical - @bricycle.pdf
drive.google.com
Positive and Technical is a 326 page 70mb document containing some of my favourite active-travel iinfrastructure photo tweets from the past 10 years. Some big moments are chronicled for those who care about that sort of thing. drive.google.com/file/d/14Umz...
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Chair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the #CyclingScotlandConf to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.
September 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Chair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the #CyclingScotlandConf to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.
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📣 Keynote speaker announcement! #CyclingScotlandConf
Brian Deegan (@bricycle.bsky.social) is @ategov.bsky.social Director of Inspections and one of the UK’s leading experts in active travel design.
📍 Dundee
📅 10 September 2025
🎟️ Full agenda & tickets: buff.ly/cdQp0px
Brian Deegan (@bricycle.bsky.social) is @ategov.bsky.social Director of Inspections and one of the UK’s leading experts in active travel design.
📍 Dundee
📅 10 September 2025
🎟️ Full agenda & tickets: buff.ly/cdQp0px
August 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📣 Keynote speaker announcement! #CyclingScotlandConf
Brian Deegan (@bricycle.bsky.social) is @ategov.bsky.social Director of Inspections and one of the UK’s leading experts in active travel design.
📍 Dundee
📅 10 September 2025
🎟️ Full agenda & tickets: buff.ly/cdQp0px
Brian Deegan (@bricycle.bsky.social) is @ategov.bsky.social Director of Inspections and one of the UK’s leading experts in active travel design.
📍 Dundee
📅 10 September 2025
🎟️ Full agenda & tickets: buff.ly/cdQp0px
Quick 24hours in London doing what I like best, riding around in my suit in the sun whilst cracking deals, going for long meandering walks with experts and popping up to do optimistic speeches.
May 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Quick 24hours in London doing what I like best, riding around in my suit in the sun whilst cracking deals, going for long meandering walks with experts and popping up to do optimistic speeches.
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Just when you thought London couldn't feel any more glorious, up pops this fantastic bit of cycling infrastructure - TULIP WANDS 🌷🚴♂️🌷🚴♂️! They’re being installed on Sussex Gardens and are an absolute joy to behold and causing all sorts of delight, as we discovered…
May 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Just when you thought London couldn't feel any more glorious, up pops this fantastic bit of cycling infrastructure - TULIP WANDS 🌷🚴♂️🌷🚴♂️! They’re being installed on Sussex Gardens and are an absolute joy to behold and causing all sorts of delight, as we discovered…
I was honoured to hear @robinlovelace.bsky.social inaugural lecture as Professor. The man is a brilliant-idea generating machine. Transport professionals should check out his work on github.
May 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I was honoured to hear @robinlovelace.bsky.social inaugural lecture as Professor. The man is a brilliant-idea generating machine. Transport professionals should check out his work on github.
Even though we don't benefit anymore, it's interesting to see what other countries are building and the framing around tackling transport poverty. Bang on IMO . www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...
Commission Highlights Cycling’s Role in Tackling Transport Poverty – Now Member States Must Act
Commission Highlights Cycling’s Role in Tackling Transport Poverty – Now Member States Must Act
www.ecf.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Even though we don't benefit anymore, it's interesting to see what other countries are building and the framing around tackling transport poverty. Bang on IMO . www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...
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Am pleased to say that my article on Newcastle’s postwar play streets has been published www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It draws attention to how traffic engineers framed streets as too dangerous for children’s play but not dangerous enough to warrant infrastructural changes.
It draws attention to how traffic engineers framed streets as too dangerous for children’s play but not dangerous enough to warrant infrastructural changes.
April 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Am pleased to say that my article on Newcastle’s postwar play streets has been published www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It draws attention to how traffic engineers framed streets as too dangerous for children’s play but not dangerous enough to warrant infrastructural changes.
It draws attention to how traffic engineers framed streets as too dangerous for children’s play but not dangerous enough to warrant infrastructural changes.
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Seven-year-old Betty from Manchester wrote a letter to the Prime Minister about more safe spaces for walking, wheeling and cycling 🚶👩🦽🚲
@chrisboardman.bsky.social met her to talk about how it will make us all happier, healthier and greener: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUWu... 🌲🌍
@chrisboardman.bsky.social met her to talk about how it will make us all happier, healthier and greener: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUWu... 🌲🌍
Betty, aged seven, wants more walking, wheeling and cycling
YouTube video by Active Travel England
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March 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Seven-year-old Betty from Manchester wrote a letter to the Prime Minister about more safe spaces for walking, wheeling and cycling 🚶👩🦽🚲
@chrisboardman.bsky.social met her to talk about how it will make us all happier, healthier and greener: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUWu... 🌲🌍
@chrisboardman.bsky.social met her to talk about how it will make us all happier, healthier and greener: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUWu... 🌲🌍
I wrote this several years ago but it never got published. I would probably change a lot now, but if you are interested in protected junctions for cycling, you may find it interesting: drive.google.com/file/d/1BRFs...
Brian Deegan - Cycling Infrastructure Chapter.pdf
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March 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I wrote this several years ago but it never got published. I would probably change a lot now, but if you are interested in protected junctions for cycling, you may find it interesting: drive.google.com/file/d/1BRFs...
Friday's thinly veiled analogy: I hate dogs when I am riding, and my daughter is terrified of them, but I don't want them banned because they promote activity and increase people's health and well-being. I accept that society is not about meeting my needs but addressing everyone's needs inclusively.
February 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Friday's thinly veiled analogy: I hate dogs when I am riding, and my daughter is terrified of them, but I don't want them banned because they promote activity and increase people's health and well-being. I accept that society is not about meeting my needs but addressing everyone's needs inclusively.
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🚨 Exciting #SustainableTravel #ActiveTravel event in #Shrewsbury! 🚌🚶♀️👩🦽🚲
The focus of this conference is on towns.
Featuring:
@peterwalker99.bsky.social @phil-pja.bsky.social
@modacitylife.com
@juliabuckley.bsky.social
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social
www.shrewsburymoves.com/festival
The focus of this conference is on towns.
Featuring:
@peterwalker99.bsky.social @phil-pja.bsky.social
@modacitylife.com
@juliabuckley.bsky.social
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social
www.shrewsburymoves.com/festival
Shrewsbury Moves Festival is this March — Shrewsbury Moves
Celebrate the future of movement with four days of inspiring talks, active travel and movement focused activities and entertainment in Shrewsbury!
www.shrewsburymoves.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🚨 Exciting #SustainableTravel #ActiveTravel event in #Shrewsbury! 🚌🚶♀️👩🦽🚲
The focus of this conference is on towns.
Featuring:
@peterwalker99.bsky.social @phil-pja.bsky.social
@modacitylife.com
@juliabuckley.bsky.social
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social
www.shrewsburymoves.com/festival
The focus of this conference is on towns.
Featuring:
@peterwalker99.bsky.social @phil-pja.bsky.social
@modacitylife.com
@juliabuckley.bsky.social
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social
www.shrewsburymoves.com/festival
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HOT RESEARCH NEWS!
Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people making rational judgements about driving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motonor...
Our new study shows where this bias comes from AND how it makes people think they're odd for supporting changes to the transport system 🧵
Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people making rational judgements about driving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motonor...
Our new study shows where this bias comes from AND how it makes people think they're odd for supporting changes to the transport system 🧵
February 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
HOT RESEARCH NEWS!
Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people making rational judgements about driving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motonor...
Our new study shows where this bias comes from AND how it makes people think they're odd for supporting changes to the transport system 🧵
Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people making rational judgements about driving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motonor...
Our new study shows where this bias comes from AND how it makes people think they're odd for supporting changes to the transport system 🧵
If you have never read this but are in to road safety, it is well worth it. publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/... every idea is a winner.
House of Commons - Transport Committee: Written evidence from Stephen Plowden
publications.parliament.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
If you have never read this but are in to road safety, it is well worth it. publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/... every idea is a winner.
Being enabled to walk, ride a bike or use public transport to get to work or school is a human right and not a nice to have. I wish we could all start from a position of enshrining this first and foremost then factor in more convenient and damaging options.
January 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Being enabled to walk, ride a bike or use public transport to get to work or school is a human right and not a nice to have. I wish we could all start from a position of enshrining this first and foremost then factor in more convenient and damaging options.
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Social Inclusion Work in Leicester ! Active Travel England Webinar with Jan Hudson - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vezo... - 30mins ... @activetravelcaf.bsky.social @leicsactivetravel.bsky.social @batbrighton.bsky.social @bricycle.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @jonorcutt.bsky.social
ATE Engagement Webinar: Spotlight on Social Inclusion
YouTube video by Active Travel England
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January 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Social Inclusion Work in Leicester ! Active Travel England Webinar with Jan Hudson - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vezo... - 30mins ... @activetravelcaf.bsky.social @leicsactivetravel.bsky.social @batbrighton.bsky.social @bricycle.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @jonorcutt.bsky.social
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More info here www.eta.co.uk/news/informa...
Informal zebra crossings for safer streets | ETA
zebra crossing
www.eta.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 1:41 PM
More info here www.eta.co.uk/news/informa...
If having no car puts you at a transport disadvantage then cycling is the cheapest fix to stop transport poverty. Bike infrastructure is a social justice solution. Seasons greetings one and all. I love this chart.
December 20, 2024 at 4:07 PM
If having no car puts you at a transport disadvantage then cycling is the cheapest fix to stop transport poverty. Bike infrastructure is a social justice solution. Seasons greetings one and all. I love this chart.
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@shrewsburybid.bsky.social, on behalf of the Big Town Plan Partnership, is seeking an organiser to deliver a conference on the topic of movement and the future of town centres.
Shrewsbury has just adopted a 10-year movement and public space plan.
#ActiveTravel
shrewsburybid.co.uk/invitation-t...
Shrewsbury has just adopted a 10-year movement and public space plan.
#ActiveTravel
shrewsburybid.co.uk/invitation-t...
Seeking a conference organiser for Shrewsbury Moves
Shrewsbury BID, on behalf of the Big Town Plan Partnership, is seeking a conference organiser to arrange an engaging series of talks...
shrewsburybid.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:03 PM
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social, on behalf of the Big Town Plan Partnership, is seeking an organiser to deliver a conference on the topic of movement and the future of town centres.
Shrewsbury has just adopted a 10-year movement and public space plan.
#ActiveTravel
shrewsburybid.co.uk/invitation-t...
Shrewsbury has just adopted a 10-year movement and public space plan.
#ActiveTravel
shrewsburybid.co.uk/invitation-t...
I am living the pedestrian pound life at the moment by walking to Aldi at least once a day and always getting a bonus item.
December 16, 2024 at 4:17 PM
I am living the pedestrian pound life at the moment by walking to Aldi at least once a day and always getting a bonus item.
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Neat video by the Active Travel England team about an newly pedestrianised street in Sheffield youtu.be/WdC5lYW8qgM?...
People-friendly streets make for prosperous societies
YouTube video by Active Travel England
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December 6, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Neat video by the Active Travel England team about an newly pedestrianised street in Sheffield youtu.be/WdC5lYW8qgM?...
I am not sure that guardrail goes with implied roundabouts and crossings. I had to sprint out of the way of a bus whose driver was clearly not psychologically persuaded to slow down. Go all in if you are going to go,I reckon, or signal control it.
November 28, 2024 at 9:31 PM
I am not sure that guardrail goes with implied roundabouts and crossings. I had to sprint out of the way of a bus whose driver was clearly not psychologically persuaded to slow down. Go all in if you are going to go,I reckon, or signal control it.
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Three new assistant inspector roles with loads of development opportunities for anyone interested in active travel at Active Travel England, based in York www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
Assistant Inspector - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UKGOV.UK
Search and apply for jobs in the UK Civil Service
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
November 18, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Three new assistant inspector roles with loads of development opportunities for anyone interested in active travel at Active Travel England, based in York www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
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‘Children see streets differently: Making space for children’s play and mobility’ - pleased to see this new article by @alisonstenning.bsky.social and I out today in the IPPR Progressive Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
“Children see streets differently”
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM
‘Children see streets differently: Making space for children’s play and mobility’ - pleased to see this new article by @alisonstenning.bsky.social and I out today in the IPPR Progressive Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
youtube.com/watch?v=WcTo... my COP26 speach in honour of COP29. I arrogantly try and solve transport decarbonisation. Excuse the glasses.I was trying to channel Jonathan Meades.
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November 13, 2024 at 7:33 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=WcTo... my COP26 speach in honour of COP29. I arrogantly try and solve transport decarbonisation. Excuse the glasses.I was trying to channel Jonathan Meades.