Ed Plowden
@edplowden.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor for Windmill Hill in Bristol, with Lisa Stone
Chair of @bristolcouncil Transport Committee
MSc, CMILT, MCIHT
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Promoted by Ed Fraser on behalf of Ed Plowden (Bristol Green Party) both at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT
Chair of @bristolcouncil Transport Committee
MSc, CMILT, MCIHT
Views my own
Promoted by Ed Fraser on behalf of Ed Plowden (Bristol Green Party) both at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT
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8. Before you indulge the urge to complain about “too much traffic” or “not enough parking,” learn all you can about induced demand, the law of congestion, and car dependency. Practice repeating to yourself the truth that “I’m not stuck in traffic, I AM traffic.”
January 3, 2026 at 4:01 AM
8. Before you indulge the urge to complain about “too much traffic” or “not enough parking,” learn all you can about induced demand, the law of congestion, and car dependency. Practice repeating to yourself the truth that “I’m not stuck in traffic, I AM traffic.”
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No billionaire donors. No vested interests. No shady dealings from Tufton Street.
Just individuals coming together for the common good.
Inspiring stuff.
Just individuals coming together for the common good.
Inspiring stuff.
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
No billionaire donors. No vested interests. No shady dealings from Tufton Street.
Just individuals coming together for the common good.
Inspiring stuff.
Just individuals coming together for the common good.
Inspiring stuff.
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
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The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
This is a great example of working together, so whilst @BristolCouncil acknowledges the road closure in Bedminster will cause inconvenience, I am grateful for the work to reduce it from 21 to 2 days thanks to joint works
news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
Road closure in Bedminster reduced from 21 to 2 days thanks to joint works
news.bristol.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is a great example of working together, so whilst @BristolCouncil acknowledges the road closure in Bedminster will cause inconvenience, I am grateful for the work to reduce it from 21 to 2 days thanks to joint works
news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
More than all the others out together
Congratulations to our newest Green councillor, Cllr Mike Dunn, on winning the Long Ashton ward by-election in North Somerset with a huge Green vote!
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
More than all the others out together
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Congratulations to our newest Green councillor, Cllr Mike Dunn, on winning the Long Ashton ward by-election in North Somerset with a huge Green vote!
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Congratulations to our newest Green councillor, Cllr Mike Dunn, on winning the Long Ashton ward by-election in North Somerset with a huge Green vote!
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This would be a more convincing argument if Keir Starmer had not himself made a whole series of promises which he then declared completely undeliverable as soon as he became leader www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This would be a more convincing argument if Keir Starmer had not himself made a whole series of promises which he then declared completely undeliverable as soon as he became leader www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It is not true “England cannot effectively subsidise travel costs”. Retired people get free travel. By freezing the fuel duty escalator we are subsidising car drivers, which compounds inequality. See more here: bettertransport.org.uk/media/groups...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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No free bus passes for under 22s, says goverment
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It is not true “England cannot effectively subsidise travel costs”. Retired people get free travel. By freezing the fuel duty escalator we are subsidising car drivers, which compounds inequality. See more here: bettertransport.org.uk/media/groups...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great news; Metrobus has been a success and it’s being extended into South Bristol to serve more people
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bristol's M1 metrobus service to be extended in £3.6m project
The plans will also see bus stops upgraded with new shelters and displays.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Great news; Metrobus has been a success and it’s being extended into South Bristol to serve more people
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bristol remains one of the few places in the country to continue to provide a fully funded Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) after councillors approved the approach for 2026/27: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Bristol remains one of the few places in the country to continue to provide a fully funded Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) after councillors approved the approach for 2026/27: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
I am really pleased to support this campaign and to be a joint signatory with @carla_denyer .
No-one should have to choose between getting the bus to vital appointments, and paying for other essentials like phone credit, clothing or legal documents. Along with @edplowden.bsky.social I've written to @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social to call for free bus travel for asylum seekers.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I am really pleased to support this campaign and to be a joint signatory with @carla_denyer .
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How do we fix this mess?
September 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
How do we fix this mess?
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We all need to be having these conversations.
September 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We all need to be having these conversations.
We would love to see the water supply reconnected to the Victoria Park Water Maze, if you agree please sign this petition. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/vi...
Victoria Park Water Maze, needs WATER!
The Water Maze in Victoria Park, Bristol is a unique and historically significant feature.
• Design and Construction: The maze was designed by Peter Milner and constructed between 1983 and 1984 ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We would love to see the water supply reconnected to the Victoria Park Water Maze, if you agree please sign this petition. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/vi...
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More good transport news, #Bristol 🎉
“We’re introducing earlier morning services across the city to support shift workers, and adding hourly night buses on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holiday Sundays to help people get home safely and support Bristol’s night time economy.” – @edplowden.bsky.social
“We’re introducing earlier morning services across the city to support shift workers, and adding hourly night buses on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holiday Sundays to help people get home safely and support Bristol’s night time economy.” – @edplowden.bsky.social
Planned changes including new overnight buses now in effect
Councillor Ed Plowden says the new changes will "help people get home safely"
www.bristol247.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
More good transport news, #Bristol 🎉
“We’re introducing earlier morning services across the city to support shift workers, and adding hourly night buses on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holiday Sundays to help people get home safely and support Bristol’s night time economy.” – @edplowden.bsky.social
“We’re introducing earlier morning services across the city to support shift workers, and adding hourly night buses on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holiday Sundays to help people get home safely and support Bristol’s night time economy.” – @edplowden.bsky.social
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We're really pleased to see Overton Road open for business, with a major project to reclaim the space for people and local businesses completed on schedule!
@edplowden.bsky.social says the works have “completely transformed” the street: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
@edplowden.bsky.social says the works have “completely transformed” the street: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
August 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We're really pleased to see Overton Road open for business, with a major project to reclaim the space for people and local businesses completed on schedule!
@edplowden.bsky.social says the works have “completely transformed” the street: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
@edplowden.bsky.social says the works have “completely transformed” the street: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
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Amazing footage of our very own steel elliptical arched bow string bridge with diagonal bracing and lattice infilled parapets. Also known as the Banana Bridge! Sadly someone has already tagged it, such a shame. We will ret and keep in top of it.
Amazing footage of our very own steel elliptical arched bow string bridge with diagonal bracing and lattice infilled parapets. Also known as the Banana Bridge! Sadly someone has already tagged it, such a shame. We will ret and keep in top of it.
July 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Amazing footage of our very own steel elliptical arched bow string bridge with diagonal bracing and lattice infilled parapets. Also known as the Banana Bridge! Sadly someone has already tagged it, such a shame. We will ret and keep in top of it.
Amazing footage of our very own steel elliptical arched bow string bridge with diagonal bracing and lattice infilled parapets. Also known as the Banana Bridge! Sadly someone has already tagged it, such a shame. We will ret and keep in top of it.
“I think Bristol’s doing some sensational work.” Thanks @chrisboardman.bsky.social
I’m really happy that @chrisboardman.bsky.social thinks we taking the difficult decisions and doing the hard stuff.
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
We will build on this endorsement with the help of @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social.
Thank you @heathermackbristol.bsky.social for being so persuasive!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
We will build on this endorsement with the help of @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social.
Thank you @heathermackbristol.bsky.social for being so persuasive!
Commissioner praises Bristol's pedestrian-friendly progress
The national active travel commissioner went on a walking tour of the city on Thursday
www.bristol247.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
“I think Bristol’s doing some sensational work.” Thanks @chrisboardman.bsky.social
I love the simple truth of these black and white drawings starkly illustrating greenwashing.
Such an important feature on TotalEnergies by ITV Cycling and Matt Rendell on the Tour de France rest day programme this evening. In support: a repost of this drawing.
July 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I love the simple truth of these black and white drawings starkly illustrating greenwashing.
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Such an important feature on TotalEnergies by ITV Cycling and Matt Rendell on the Tour de France rest day programme this evening. In support: a repost of this drawing.
July 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Such an important feature on TotalEnergies by ITV Cycling and Matt Rendell on the Tour de France rest day programme this evening. In support: a repost of this drawing.
I am pleased to see that the resurfaced and more clearly marked bike lane in Bristol City Centre seems to be working better. We are monitoring it closely to see what further improvements may be needed. @Chris_Boardman @BristolCouncil @BristolCycling
July 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I am pleased to see that the resurfaced and more clearly marked bike lane in Bristol City Centre seems to be working better. We are monitoring it closely to see what further improvements may be needed. @Chris_Boardman @BristolCouncil @BristolCycling
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Shocking that Lillian Greenwood has agreed to this.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Investing in destruction’: campaigners attack plans to fill Yorkshire tunnel with concrete
Government decision to infill disused Queensbury railway line comes amid calls for it to be converted to subterranean cycle path
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocking that Lillian Greenwood has agreed to this.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...