City Infinity
@cityinfinity.bsky.social
A sustainable mobility design consultancy | Posts by founder, Mark Philpotts @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social | Better streets and places | contact@cityinfinity.co.uk | cityinfinity.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/cityinfinity
Pinned
A Happy New Year to all of our clients, collaborators, followers and friends.
Wishing you all a sustainable 2026.
We're open on Monday 5th January.
Wishing you all a sustainable 2026.
We're open on Monday 5th January.
A Happy New Year to all of our clients, collaborators, followers and friends.
Wishing you all a sustainable 2026.
We're open on Monday 5th January.
Wishing you all a sustainable 2026.
We're open on Monday 5th January.
January 1, 2026 at 11:31 AM
A Happy New Year to all of our clients, collaborators, followers and friends.
Wishing you all a sustainable 2026.
We're open on Monday 5th January.
Wishing you all a sustainable 2026.
We're open on Monday 5th January.
Well, that's the end of the working year for us and we just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We're back on Monday 5th January.
We're back on Monday 5th January.
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Well, that's the end of the working year for us and we just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We're back on Monday 5th January.
We're back on Monday 5th January.
Our industry has plenty of awards each year, but having recognition from those campaigning for #BetterStreets beats all of them!
Well this was lovely from @londoncycling.bsky.social at the #LCC2025 awards last night.
It really does mean a great deal for me in the push for more travel options in my home city and beyond; and for 2026, I've already got some blog posts forming!
1/2
It really does mean a great deal for me in the push for more travel options in my home city and beyond; and for 2026, I've already got some blog posts forming!
1/2
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our industry has plenty of awards each year, but having recognition from those campaigning for #BetterStreets beats all of them!
Reposted by City Infinity
Yes, do hire me. Hugs are optional 🤗
The outstanding @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social AKA Mark Philpotts won a “Take Notice” award. Quite right too. He’s so huggable and also SO good at designing junctions!
A former council transport officer, he’s now working as a consultant, advising and designing. Hire him people! … 11/17
A former council transport officer, he’s now working as a consultant, advising and designing. Hire him people! … 11/17
December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Yes, do hire me. Hugs are optional 🤗
Our @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social out in the sideways rain at lunchtime today practicing what he preaches.
#TreeByBike
#TreeByBike
Thanks to help from The Lad, we've done #TreeByBike x2 with the little one for Terry-Down-The-Road.
And no, I didn't carry it on the #BananaBike, a little top-heavy!
Grunt provided by #LDNSharkTrike
And no, I didn't carry it on the #BananaBike, a little top-heavy!
Grunt provided by #LDNSharkTrike
December 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Our @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social out in the sideways rain at lunchtime today practicing what he preaches.
#TreeByBike
#TreeByBike
Reposted by City Infinity
🎄 🎅 Tomorrow is the final day to order your LCC Gift Memberships and have it arrive in time for Christmas!
🛍️ With member benefits to be enjoyed all year round, plus a welcome gift worth £50, you can't go wrong with LCC Membership: bit.ly/42Tc1hG
🛍️ With member benefits to be enjoyed all year round, plus a welcome gift worth £50, you can't go wrong with LCC Membership: bit.ly/42Tc1hG
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎄 🎅 Tomorrow is the final day to order your LCC Gift Memberships and have it arrive in time for Christmas!
🛍️ With member benefits to be enjoyed all year round, plus a welcome gift worth £50, you can't go wrong with LCC Membership: bit.ly/42Tc1hG
🛍️ With member benefits to be enjoyed all year round, plus a welcome gift worth £50, you can't go wrong with LCC Membership: bit.ly/42Tc1hG
Reposted by City Infinity
For the evening crowd. When a geeky interest into where guidance comes from pays off.
bsky.app/profile/city...
bsky.app/profile/city...
Here's post in which @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social has tracked out some original research for something often referenced which you can now read for yourself!
www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...
www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...
In the December/ January edition of Highways Magazine we actually have something of an exclusive. There's a reference in Manual for Streets which many people will have seen, but very few will have...
In the December/ January edition of Highways Magazine we actually have something of an exclusive. There's a reference in Manual for Streets which many people will have seen, but very few will have rea...
www.linkedin.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
For the evening crowd. When a geeky interest into where guidance comes from pays off.
bsky.app/profile/city...
bsky.app/profile/city...
Here's post in which @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social has tracked out some original research for something often referenced which you can now read for yourself!
www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...
www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...
In the December/ January edition of Highways Magazine we actually have something of an exclusive. There's a reference in Manual for Streets which many people will have seen, but very few will have...
In the December/ January edition of Highways Magazine we actually have something of an exclusive. There's a reference in Manual for Streets which many people will have seen, but very few will have rea...
www.linkedin.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Here's post in which @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social has tracked out some original research for something often referenced which you can now read for yourself!
www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...
www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...
A bit of street play on Ilford High Street in the London Borough of Redbridge.
#FridayFun
#FridayFun
December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A bit of street play on Ilford High Street in the London Borough of Redbridge.
#FridayFun
#FridayFun
Reposted by City Infinity
This is great design and it needs to be everywhere.
December 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is great design and it needs to be everywhere.
Reposted by City Infinity
📣 Peel Green scheme needs your support 📣
The next stage of consultation for this scheme is happening now, and drivers are objecting to making this area safer for those walking and cycling, because traffic modelling shows it will add 70 seconds to their morning drive.
The next stage of consultation for this scheme is happening now, and drivers are objecting to making this area safer for those walking and cycling, because traffic modelling shows it will add 70 seconds to their morning drive.
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
📣 Peel Green scheme needs your support 📣
The next stage of consultation for this scheme is happening now, and drivers are objecting to making this area safer for those walking and cycling, because traffic modelling shows it will add 70 seconds to their morning drive.
The next stage of consultation for this scheme is happening now, and drivers are objecting to making this area safer for those walking and cycling, because traffic modelling shows it will add 70 seconds to their morning drive.
Reposted by City Infinity
If you want to know who your city is actually built for, wait for it to snow. The machines get a heated red carpet. The humans get a frozen obstacle course.
This was a choice, not by the person walking but by the decision makers who refuse to prioritize them.
Photo Credit: D_S_J_
Photo Credit: D_S_J_
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If you want to know who your city is actually built for, wait for it to snow. The machines get a heated red carpet. The humans get a frozen obstacle course.
Reposted by City Infinity
"We support David, Gill and Wheels for Wellbeing in asking for a change in the law to allow safe, tested tandem mobility scooters and other multi-person mobility aids to be legally used in the UK." - Surewise insurers @surewiseuk.bsky.social
My Mobility: David and Gill’s tandem mobility scooter
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"We support David, Gill and Wheels for Wellbeing in asking for a change in the law to allow safe, tested tandem mobility scooters and other multi-person mobility aids to be legally used in the UK." - Surewise insurers @surewiseuk.bsky.social
The Germany - Netherlands border on the Europa Radbahn cycleway between Groesbeek* 🇳🇱 and Kleve 🇩🇪. The route is a former railway, but retains a single track carrying tours on special railway cycles.
#FridayFun
*the official route starts to the west of the town.
#FridayFun
*the official route starts to the west of the town.
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Germany - Netherlands border on the Europa Radbahn cycleway between Groesbeek* 🇳🇱 and Kleve 🇩🇪. The route is a former railway, but retains a single track carrying tours on special railway cycles.
#FridayFun
*the official route starts to the west of the town.
#FridayFun
*the official route starts to the west of the town.
The next in a series of blog posts about our work with @robertweetman.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy on pedestrian friendly side road junction design.
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
Factors in pedestrian-friendliness
A mini-manual describing the many features/factors that affect pedestrians at a side road junction.
robertweetman.wordpress.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The next in a series of blog posts about our work with @robertweetman.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy on pedestrian friendly side road junction design.
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
Reposted by City Infinity
Bike parking right next to the supermarket entrance and cycle lane. Not hidden, not second-class, but prioritised. Want more people to shop by bike? Then make it an easy and accessible option. Convenience drives behavior.
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Bike parking right next to the supermarket entrance and cycle lane. Not hidden, not second-class, but prioritised. Want more people to shop by bike? Then make it an easy and accessible option. Convenience drives behavior.
Reposted by City Infinity
Among other issues with Zipcar's model in London: Having to negotiate individually with 32 boroughs, some of which charged thousands of pounds per car. Meanwhile, Croydon council outsourced much of their employee car fleet to Zipcar and may be a bit screwed. www.londoncentric.media/p/zipcar-lon...
Why Zipcar gave up on London
The car-sharing scheme was hit by rapidly increased costs, a new congestion charge, and a lack of support from councils.
www.londoncentric.media
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Among other issues with Zipcar's model in London: Having to negotiate individually with 32 boroughs, some of which charged thousands of pounds per car. Meanwhile, Croydon council outsourced much of their employee car fleet to Zipcar and may be a bit screwed. www.londoncentric.media/p/zipcar-lon...
Reposted by City Infinity
This is the Neude in Utrecht. It spent decades in the late 20th century as a car park before being returned to the people and becoming a vibrant public square once again. Your city could do this too - it’s a political choice.
November 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is the Neude in Utrecht. It spent decades in the late 20th century as a car park before being returned to the people and becoming a vibrant public square once again. Your city could do this too - it’s a political choice.
Reposted by City Infinity
The government’s cycling and walking investment strategy does NOT mention pavement parking.
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Help make cycling and walking the fun and easy options!
In June, Transport Action Network won a historic victory in the Court of Appeal, the most significant case for active travel in English legal history. Following this, the government is consulting on a...
actionnetwork.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The government’s cycling and walking investment strategy does NOT mention pavement parking.
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Reposted by City Infinity
ANYWAY
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
November 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ANYWAY
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Reposted by City Infinity
Rainy days are a good time to notice defects and maintenance issues...
December 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Rainy days are a good time to notice defects and maintenance issues...
British entrance kerb units forming the ramps for a speed table outside The Rusty Bicycle, Magdalen Road, Oxford.
Installed in 1990 as part of a wider traffic calming and traffic management project in the area.
Nothing is new under the highways sun.
#FridayFun
Installed in 1990 as part of a wider traffic calming and traffic management project in the area.
Nothing is new under the highways sun.
#FridayFun
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
British entrance kerb units forming the ramps for a speed table outside The Rusty Bicycle, Magdalen Road, Oxford.
Installed in 1990 as part of a wider traffic calming and traffic management project in the area.
Nothing is new under the highways sun.
#FridayFun
Installed in 1990 as part of a wider traffic calming and traffic management project in the area.
Nothing is new under the highways sun.
#FridayFun
Reposted by City Infinity
New Westminster cycleway klaxon! 💥
C51 construction is making progress - here's the junction between St John's Wood Road and Cunningham Place 🥳
Great work @citywestminster.bsky.social & Transport for London👏
C51 construction is making progress - here's the junction between St John's Wood Road and Cunningham Place 🥳
Great work @citywestminster.bsky.social & Transport for London👏
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New Westminster cycleway klaxon! 💥
C51 construction is making progress - here's the junction between St John's Wood Road and Cunningham Place 🥳
Great work @citywestminster.bsky.social & Transport for London👏
C51 construction is making progress - here's the junction between St John's Wood Road and Cunningham Place 🥳
Great work @citywestminster.bsky.social & Transport for London👏
Reposted by City Infinity
In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
Reposted by City Infinity
Proud to have played our role in supercharging cycling in London 💚
Cycling in London has soared to 1.5m journeys every day. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
We've grown London's Cycleway network from 90 to 430km
There’s no doubt that London is fast becoming a cycling city.
standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
We've grown London's Cycleway network from 90 to 430km
There’s no doubt that London is fast becoming a cycling city.
standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Proud to have played our role in supercharging cycling in London 💚