Dr Robert Davis
@chairrdrf.bsky.social
Chair of Road Danger Reduction Forum www.rdrf.org.uk
Posts on RDR, transport, #ClimateCatastrophe. Some other serious matters e.g. #Ukraine, some fun stuff e.g. cycle sport.
Posts on RDR, transport, #ClimateCatastrophe. Some other serious matters e.g. #Ukraine, some fun stuff e.g. cycle sport.
Interesting short 🧵here. Maybe other factors (the immigration policies we hear so much about), but if @carltonreid.com and @colville-andersen.com are right...serves the losers right!
When I was in Copenhagen last week, Mikael Colville-Andersen (founder of Copenhagenize; coiner of “cycle chic”) said ruling Social Democrats were unpopular partly cos of new pro-motoring policies. Duly wiped out in elections.
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Interesting short 🧵here. Maybe other factors (the immigration policies we hear so much about), but if @carltonreid.com and @colville-andersen.com are right...serves the losers right!
There were some difficulties with reading this when it was first posted, it should be easier now:
How and why Rachel Reeves should increase the price of driving in her forthcoming Budget. rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
How and why Rachel Reeves should increase the price of driving in her forthcoming Budget. rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
“Dear Rachel Reeves…”: An open letter to the Chancellor on why she should increase the price of driving in her Budget 2025.
Dear Chancellor, Please consider the increases in the financial costs of driving described below in your Autumn Budget 2025 for the following reasons: Raising significant much-needed revenue for th…
rdrf.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
There were some difficulties with reading this when it was first posted, it should be easier now:
How and why Rachel Reeves should increase the price of driving in her forthcoming Budget. rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
How and why Rachel Reeves should increase the price of driving in her forthcoming Budget. rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
Only posted this a few hours ago, but Mr Dashboard says only c.50 of you have read this rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d... and we do think it's important: not just because we need to raise £s, but because it's important to show that motorists do NOT "pay their way".
So do read and share!
So do read and share!
“Dear Rachel Reeves…”: An open letter to the Chancellor on why she should increase the price of driving in her Budget 2025.
Dear Chancellor, Please consider the increases in the financial costs of driving described below in your Autumn Budget 2025 for the following reasons: Raising significant much-needed revenue for th…
rdrf.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Only posted this a few hours ago, but Mr Dashboard says only c.50 of you have read this rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d... and we do think it's important: not just because we need to raise £s, but because it's important to show that motorists do NOT "pay their way".
So do read and share!
So do read and share!
How and why Rachel Reeves should increase the price of driving in her forthcoming Budget.
Post is here rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d....
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
Post is here rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d....
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
“Dear Rachel Reeves…”: An open letter to the Chancellor on why she should increase the price of driving in her Budget 2025.
Dear Chancellor, Please consider the increases in the financial costs of driving described below in your Autumn Budget 2025 for the following reasons: Raising significant much-needed revenue for th…
rdrf.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
How and why Rachel Reeves should increase the price of driving in her forthcoming Budget.
Post is here rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d....
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
Post is here rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d....
Do repost if you think it's worth reading!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies."
"It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies."
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies."
"It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies."
"...undermine the case for airport expansion...". www.thetimes.com/article/e12e....
Sounds good to me!
Sounds good to me!
Raise flight tax and we may move planes abroad, says easyJet boss
Kenton Jarvis warns Rachel Reeves higher air passenger duties will hit demand and undermine the case for airport expansion
www.thetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"...undermine the case for airport expansion...". www.thetimes.com/article/e12e....
Sounds good to me!
Sounds good to me!
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
Bicycles - Why you might need more than one
Artist: Dave Walker
Artist: Dave Walker
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Bicycles - Why you might need more than one
Artist: Dave Walker
Artist: Dave Walker
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
Even A-listers worry about getting their shoelace wrapped around their pedal
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Leonardo DiCaprio!
Born November 11, 1974
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Leonardo DiCaprio!
Born November 11, 1974
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Even A-listers worry about getting their shoelace wrapped around their pedal
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Leonardo DiCaprio!
Born November 11, 1974
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Leonardo DiCaprio!
Born November 11, 1974
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
How often do the police object to new or upgraded works because it makes illegal driving easier?
I appreciate tackling illegal motorcycling isn't easy, but the police shouldn't be just objecting like this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I appreciate tackling illegal motorcycling isn't easy, but the police shouldn't be just objecting like this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thornaby cycleway plans stall over off-road bike concerns - BBC News
Cleveland Police says it is against plans for a new path footpath and cycleway.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
How often do the police object to new or upgraded works because it makes illegal driving easier?
I appreciate tackling illegal motorcycling isn't easy, but the police shouldn't be just objecting like this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I appreciate tackling illegal motorcycling isn't easy, but the police shouldn't be just objecting like this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Worried about the increasing %age of cars that are SUVs? You should be!
Take a look at this BMJ Editorial www.bmj.com/content/391/....
Also check out the SUV Alliance, which RDRF is a member of.
Take a look at this BMJ Editorial www.bmj.com/content/391/....
Also check out the SUV Alliance, which RDRF is a member of.
Reducing the harms from ever larger cars
Parking policy, taxation, and regulation could help curb sales and health risks
Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are passenger cars that have a chassis with extra ground clearance and are generally tal...
www.bmj.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Worried about the increasing %age of cars that are SUVs? You should be!
Take a look at this BMJ Editorial www.bmj.com/content/391/....
Also check out the SUV Alliance, which RDRF is a member of.
Take a look at this BMJ Editorial www.bmj.com/content/391/....
Also check out the SUV Alliance, which RDRF is a member of.
Your quick listen for today : About 7 minutes of good sense from @kevinclimate.bsky.social here on COP 30 etc.
HT @leedstours.bsky.social
HT @leedstours.bsky.social
Climate crisis is an *equity* crisis.
Strong main message from @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Professor of Energy & Climate Change, University of Manchester
#R4Today: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
at 2:36:35 in the 3-hour programme
Strong main message from @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Professor of Energy & Climate Change, University of Manchester
#R4Today: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
at 2:36:35 in the 3-hour programme
Today - 07/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Your quick listen for today : About 7 minutes of good sense from @kevinclimate.bsky.social here on COP 30 etc.
HT @leedstours.bsky.social
HT @leedstours.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
Lovely 6-min video by @streetfilms.bsky.social, showing how great Low Traffic Neighbourhoods can be!
Let's reclaim our streets - and let's also reclaim the term "Low Traffic"! It's hugely desirable for loads of reasons and, despite what some media voices want us to believe, it's hugely popular too.
Let's reclaim our streets - and let's also reclaim the term "Low Traffic"! It's hugely desirable for loads of reasons and, despite what some media voices want us to believe, it's hugely popular too.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Lovely 6-min video by @streetfilms.bsky.social, showing how great Low Traffic Neighbourhoods can be!
Let's reclaim our streets - and let's also reclaim the term "Low Traffic"! It's hugely desirable for loads of reasons and, despite what some media voices want us to believe, it's hugely popular too.
Let's reclaim our streets - and let's also reclaim the term "Low Traffic"! It's hugely desirable for loads of reasons and, despite what some media voices want us to believe, it's hugely popular too.
Nice short explanation of geo-engineering techniques (SAI and marine cloud brightening) and what's potentially wrong with them by @dpcarrington.bsky.social on BBC World at One just now.
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Nice short explanation of geo-engineering techniques (SAI and marine cloud brightening) and what's potentially wrong with them by @dpcarrington.bsky.social on BBC World at One just now.
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
It's possible we might not need billionaire opinions on absolutely everything all the time
billmckibben.substack.com/p/climate-ga...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/climate-ga...
Climate Gates
Maybe we don't need billionaire opinions on everything
billmckibben.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's possible we might not need billionaire opinions on absolutely everything all the time
billmckibben.substack.com/p/climate-ga...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/climate-ga...
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
Whilst I do appreciate the effort to make this street more inviting, the new hopscotch on Downham Road is just no substitute for a scheme that would’ve eliminated traffic or enabled safe cycling. We need to be much more ambitious.
November 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Whilst I do appreciate the effort to make this street more inviting, the new hopscotch on Downham Road is just no substitute for a scheme that would’ve eliminated traffic or enabled safe cycling. We need to be much more ambitious.
"Business as usual"!
A great defiant slogan.
A great defiant slogan.
October 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"Business as usual"!
A great defiant slogan.
A great defiant slogan.
Interesting short 🧵 from @tricyclemayor.bsky.social
Reflection on on how cycleways materialise mundane pedestrian infrastructure.
This is a bus stop on the newish Chorlton cycleway.
I've seen so many posts about it on social media. Largely around accessibility concerns.
So here's my thoughts:
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This is a bus stop on the newish Chorlton cycleway.
I've seen so many posts about it on social media. Largely around accessibility concerns.
So here's my thoughts:
1/
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Interesting short 🧵 from @tricyclemayor.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
Fossil fuel lobbyists can clearly afford such good lawyers that they can sue in favour of their right to carry on lying through their teeth.
"Telling you our climate impact violates our free speech" - Oil & Gas logic... apnews.com/article/exxo...
ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws
Exxon Mobil Corporation is suing California over two climate disclosure laws from 2023. The company argues these laws infringe on its free speech rights by forcing it to adopt reporting frameworks tha...
apnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Fossil fuel lobbyists can clearly afford such good lawyers that they can sue in favour of their right to carry on lying through their teeth.
If this standard.co.uk/news/london/... is completely accurate by
@rosslydall.bsky.social ....
I mean, COME ON TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social !!
Secure + convenient bike parking is low cost and necessary - lots of rental riders would prefer to use their own bikes and should be able to do so.
@rosslydall.bsky.social ....
I mean, COME ON TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social !!
Secure + convenient bike parking is low cost and necessary - lots of rental riders would prefer to use their own bikes and should be able to do so.
Cyclists lose out as developers get green light to cut number of bike parking spaces
Change in rules on homes for low-income Londoners will give developers green light to ditch bike storage
standard.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
If this standard.co.uk/news/london/... is completely accurate by
@rosslydall.bsky.social ....
I mean, COME ON TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social !!
Secure + convenient bike parking is low cost and necessary - lots of rental riders would prefer to use their own bikes and should be able to do so.
@rosslydall.bsky.social ....
I mean, COME ON TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social !!
Secure + convenient bike parking is low cost and necessary - lots of rental riders would prefer to use their own bikes and should be able to do so.
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
5 men were just jailed in London for their roles in a arson attack masterminded by Russia - part of a wider sabotage campaign.
At @apnews.com I have now tracked at least 25 arson or explosives plots across Europe linked to Russia by Western officials since 2022. Map 👉 apnews.com/article/brit...
At @apnews.com I have now tracked at least 25 arson or explosives plots across Europe linked to Russia by Western officials since 2022. Map 👉 apnews.com/article/brit...
Men sentenced over London arson attack masterminded by Russia as part of a wider sabotage campaign
A British judge has sentenced five men for their roles in an arson attack in London that authorities say was masterminded by Russian intelligence as part of a wider campaign of sabotage and disruption...
apnews.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
5 men were just jailed in London for their roles in a arson attack masterminded by Russia - part of a wider sabotage campaign.
At @apnews.com I have now tracked at least 25 arson or explosives plots across Europe linked to Russia by Western officials since 2022. Map 👉 apnews.com/article/brit...
At @apnews.com I have now tracked at least 25 arson or explosives plots across Europe linked to Russia by Western officials since 2022. Map 👉 apnews.com/article/brit...
On Monday a visit to the House of Commons for a presentation by Professor Sally Kydd, Head of Leicester Uni. Law School, (between @ollyglover.bsky.social and @appgcw.bsky.social ) "Behind the Headlines: Sentencing after fatal crashes".
Should hopefully be out on APPGCW web site soon.
Should hopefully be out on APPGCW web site soon.
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On Monday a visit to the House of Commons for a presentation by Professor Sally Kydd, Head of Leicester Uni. Law School, (between @ollyglover.bsky.social and @appgcw.bsky.social ) "Behind the Headlines: Sentencing after fatal crashes".
Should hopefully be out on APPGCW web site soon.
Should hopefully be out on APPGCW web site soon.
People like this Exxon CEO are really taking us for idiots, aren't they?
October 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
People like this Exxon CEO are really taking us for idiots, aren't they?
Reposted by Dr Robert Davis
89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
1/2
Tell Us Your 89 Percent Story - The 89 Percent Project
89percent.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
1/2
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
1/2
Useful short🧵here.
A short 🧵 on parking (bear with me to the end...). This great blogpost from @maxsullivan.bsky.social highlighted the difficulties councils have with removing parking for cycle breadbins, even for clear benefits, but my main takeaway was actually this sentence... 1/5
Bread bin bike bunker blight
Why we hear less from those who would benefit from change on our streets. How we accelerated our cycle hangar program. And how to deal with the feelings that surround them.
substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Useful short🧵here.
Do have a read (it's short!) from @christianwolmar.bsky.social .
Are driverless cars coming to London? Read my substack open.substack.com/pub/transpor...
Are driverless cars really coming to London?
* If you are a premium subscriber you will find my audio version of this article below-please consider subscribing.
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Do have a read (it's short!) from @christianwolmar.bsky.social .