Macc Sustainable Travel
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Sustainable travel is my thing. Pedestrians, cycling, public transport. Green Party Member. Cycling UK local rep. Chairs Cheshire Active Travel Syndicate. Trouble. In posts CEC=Cheshire East Council.
I'm not sure that sweeping statement is actually backed up by any evidence. Vibes.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods cause more pollution not less bit.ly/49iebJp analysis finds.
A single LTN road closure to add 1.4 million extra miles to journeys
‘Green’ traffic restriction plan in Islington, North London, could generate 400 tonnes of CO2
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January 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I'm not sure that sweeping statement is actually backed up by any evidence. Vibes.
I mean surely we should be involved? Involved in unremitting condemnation.
January 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I mean surely we should be involved? Involved in unremitting condemnation.
Our Auk indoor herb system was planted on Christmas Day. So far, so good.
January 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Our Auk indoor herb system was planted on Christmas Day. So far, so good.
We are only a few days in and I'm already rather nervous about how 2026 is going.
January 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
We are only a few days in and I'm already rather nervous about how 2026 is going.
Parking like this makes life more difficult (and hazardous) for pedestrians and wheelers. But no-one seems to care.
January 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Parking like this makes life more difficult (and hazardous) for pedestrians and wheelers. But no-one seems to care.
This is an important petition to change the laws regarding causing death by dangerous driving. Please sign and forward. Thanks.
Higher minimum penalties for death by dangerous driving - Petitions share.google/a8dv1Mzsh2T2...
Higher minimum penalties for death by dangerous driving - Petitions share.google/a8dv1Mzsh2T2...
Petition: Higher minimum penalties for death by dangerous driving
I want people who have committed death by dangerous driving due to drugs to permanently have their licence removed and never have chance to reapply, and longer sentences for death by dangerous driving...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This is an important petition to change the laws regarding causing death by dangerous driving. Please sign and forward. Thanks.
Higher minimum penalties for death by dangerous driving - Petitions share.google/a8dv1Mzsh2T2...
Higher minimum penalties for death by dangerous driving - Petitions share.google/a8dv1Mzsh2T2...
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Why are the pubs I never go to closing? Why is that useful-looking shop I never buy anything from closed down?
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Why are the pubs I never go to closing? Why is that useful-looking shop I never buy anything from closed down?
So today I find that Macc FC puts out cones along the road to reserve roadside parking. And the locals are moving them to stop antisocial parking.
December 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
So today I find that Macc FC puts out cones along the road to reserve roadside parking. And the locals are moving them to stop antisocial parking.
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Yes, the city needs to actually repave streets. Yes, the city needs to repair sidewalks. Yes, the city needs to install curb ramps.
But the bigger problem is that when LA decides to do anything at all to "help" pedestrians, the result looks like this complete and utter bullshit
But the bigger problem is that when LA decides to do anything at all to "help" pedestrians, the result looks like this complete and utter bullshit
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yes, the city needs to actually repave streets. Yes, the city needs to repair sidewalks. Yes, the city needs to install curb ramps.
But the bigger problem is that when LA decides to do anything at all to "help" pedestrians, the result looks like this complete and utter bullshit
But the bigger problem is that when LA decides to do anything at all to "help" pedestrians, the result looks like this complete and utter bullshit
Lee is an a-hole.
December 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Lee is an a-hole.
Gary remembers happy days in Bollington. I hope he's being ironic but you can never tell on Facebook.
December 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Gary remembers happy days in Bollington. I hope he's being ironic but you can never tell on Facebook.
Here a local delivery driver comments on a Police speed check. 9 speeding in an hour. Jarman, Sutton.
December 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Here a local delivery driver comments on a Police speed check. 9 speeding in an hour. Jarman, Sutton.
Letter sent to local Councillor about the appalling lack of a safe pedestrian crossing point by the hospital. CEC hasn't bothered to repaint the H bars denoting the only adjacent dropped kerbs anywhere near the hospital.
Here they are in 2017.
Here they are in 2017.
December 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Letter sent to local Councillor about the appalling lack of a safe pedestrian crossing point by the hospital. CEC hasn't bothered to repaint the H bars denoting the only adjacent dropped kerbs anywhere near the hospital.
Here they are in 2017.
Here they are in 2017.
Three roe deer crossing the lane into my woods this morning. I have occasionally seen the odd one on a trail camera but never with my own eyes.
December 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Three roe deer crossing the lane into my woods this morning. I have occasionally seen the odd one on a trail camera but never with my own eyes.
In many ways it's been a gloomy year in the World. Please cheer me up with some positive things that have happened as the year draws to a close.
December 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In many ways it's been a gloomy year in the World. Please cheer me up with some positive things that have happened as the year draws to a close.
The Government publishes lists of tax defaulters. Who knew? And look at those amounts!
Current list of deliberate tax defaulters - GOV.UK share.google/KVlJ4FQHmYcr...
Current list of deliberate tax defaulters - GOV.UK share.google/KVlJ4FQHmYcr...
Current list of deliberate tax defaulters
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December 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The Government publishes lists of tax defaulters. Who knew? And look at those amounts!
Current list of deliberate tax defaulters - GOV.UK share.google/KVlJ4FQHmYcr...
Current list of deliberate tax defaulters - GOV.UK share.google/KVlJ4FQHmYcr...
Lethal worn out tarmac in West Park reported. Really dangerous when icy.
December 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lethal worn out tarmac in West Park reported. Really dangerous when icy.
A successful present.
December 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A successful present.
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Well said Zack. I trust when you get into power you're going to introduce a national active travel, road building standard that provides safe, segregated environments that allows people who aren't driving to travel well away from drivers?
December 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Well said Zack. I trust when you get into power you're going to introduce a national active travel, road building standard that provides safe, segregated environments that allows people who aren't driving to travel well away from drivers?
Lots of bus stops with no shelter or seats (or buses). Not convinced this is the right priority.
Northwich and Winsford to get new bus shelters in 2026 | Northwich Guardian share.google/PUagBKVxIcUn...
Northwich and Winsford to get new bus shelters in 2026 | Northwich Guardian share.google/PUagBKVxIcUn...
Towns to get new 'biodiversity-boosting' living roof bus shelters in 2026
Northwich and Winsford are set to receive new 'living roof' bus shelters.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Lots of bus stops with no shelter or seats (or buses). Not convinced this is the right priority.
Northwich and Winsford to get new bus shelters in 2026 | Northwich Guardian share.google/PUagBKVxIcUn...
Northwich and Winsford to get new bus shelters in 2026 | Northwich Guardian share.google/PUagBKVxIcUn...
Long-overdue bike lanes will be ripped up three months after being laid - and that was 'always the plan' - Manchester Evening News
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'Always the plan': Bike lanes will be ripped up three months after being laid
The project was supposed to be finished in April 2025, but now won't end until March 2026
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December 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Long-overdue bike lanes will be ripped up three months after being laid - and that was 'always the plan' - Manchester Evening News
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I see there’s a post about microplastics going around with a photo of drinking straws, so here is my semi-regular reminder that the 3 biggest sources of microplastics are tires (45%), synthetic clothing particles (35%) and paint (~10%).
Lay article attached:
Lay article attached:
One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go? The answer, unfortunately, is often waterways, where the tiny microplastic particle...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I see there’s a post about microplastics going around with a photo of drinking straws, so here is my semi-regular reminder that the 3 biggest sources of microplastics are tires (45%), synthetic clothing particles (35%) and paint (~10%).
Lay article attached:
Lay article attached:
Love the way these things are described. Let's go for it. "Recently bereaved, pregnant woman, buying essential food for terminally ill relative can't park properly"
December 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Love the way these things are described. Let's go for it. "Recently bereaved, pregnant woman, buying essential food for terminally ill relative can't park properly"
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Re: 70s Public Information Film - Think Bike!
YouTube video by BeltwayBandity
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December 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM