Laura Laker
@lauralaker.bsky.social
Journalist, author of Potholes and Pavements, cohost of @podstreetsahead.bsky.social
https://lauralaker.substack.com
https://lauralaker.substack.com
How on earth this happened I have no idea, but if you'd like to see a hire bike called Laura Laker* it is apparently a popularity contest, and you can place your vote at SantanderCyclesvote@tfl.gov.uk
*It may or may not go around London sporting a curly wig
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
*It may or may not go around London sporting a curly wig
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
How on earth this happened I have no idea, but if you'd like to see a hire bike called Laura Laker* it is apparently a popularity contest, and you can place your vote at SantanderCyclesvote@tfl.gov.uk
*It may or may not go around London sporting a curly wig
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
*It may or may not go around London sporting a curly wig
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
There was no rain forecast, and yet ...
January 12, 2026 at 10:57 AM
There was no rain forecast, and yet ...
Just finished reading this wonderful book @nedboulting.bsky.social . What a treat, following this great, accidental adventure...I laughed out loud, was amazed at points, and I admit to shedding a little tear at the end. A fantastic read 👏
(And thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me this copy)
(And thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me this copy)
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Just finished reading this wonderful book @nedboulting.bsky.social . What a treat, following this great, accidental adventure...I laughed out loud, was amazed at points, and I admit to shedding a little tear at the end. A fantastic read 👏
(And thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me this copy)
(And thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me this copy)
I deactivated my X account yesterday. Good riddance to that cesspit
NEW: Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, says Ofcom would have the "full backing" of government if it opted to block access to X in the UK (but it's a decision for Ofcom)
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I deactivated my X account yesterday. Good riddance to that cesspit
The government's Road Safety Strategy was just published. Could it spell the end of Ghost Plates? Find out, here lauralaker.substack.com/p/goodbye-to...
Goodbye to ghosts on the road?
Government takes on vehicle reg plate tampering
lauralaker.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The government's Road Safety Strategy was just published. Could it spell the end of Ghost Plates? Find out, here lauralaker.substack.com/p/goodbye-to...
Reposted by Laura Laker
Thanks for sharing Will!
We're a charity based in London supporting ex-offenders into work through bike mechanic training to break the cycle of reoffending.
To find out more, visit our new servicing workshop on Blackfriars Rd, Southwark, or check us out online. xobikes.com
#Cycling #London
We're a charity based in London supporting ex-offenders into work through bike mechanic training to break the cycle of reoffending.
To find out more, visit our new servicing workshop on Blackfriars Rd, Southwark, or check us out online. xobikes.com
#Cycling #London
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Thanks for sharing Will!
We're a charity based in London supporting ex-offenders into work through bike mechanic training to break the cycle of reoffending.
To find out more, visit our new servicing workshop on Blackfriars Rd, Southwark, or check us out online. xobikes.com
#Cycling #London
We're a charity based in London supporting ex-offenders into work through bike mechanic training to break the cycle of reoffending.
To find out more, visit our new servicing workshop on Blackfriars Rd, Southwark, or check us out online. xobikes.com
#Cycling #London
Anyone know if cycleway 2 from Stratford has been gritted?
January 7, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Anyone know if cycleway 2 from Stratford has been gritted?
Last post of 2025! Here's to unsung heroes, and to their efforts in 2026. They deserve all of our support
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work this year, and those who have read it
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work this year, and those who have read it
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A celebration of effort
And some unsung heroes
substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Last post of 2025! Here's to unsung heroes, and to their efforts in 2026. They deserve all of our support
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work this year, and those who have read it
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work this year, and those who have read it
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A future without Zipcar*
*I walked home, obvs
*I walked home, obvs
December 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A future without Zipcar*
*I walked home, obvs
*I walked home, obvs
The yarn bombers in my home town of Wiveliscombe are rather brilliant 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The yarn bombers in my home town of Wiveliscombe are rather brilliant 🎄
Reposted by Laura Laker
NEW POD EPISODE! 🚨This time, we're talking Outputs, not Outcomes and England's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, with Xavier Brice of @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
Outputs not outcomes (CWIS3) | Streets Ahead
And why we need to start treating active travel like road and rail transport
shows.acast.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NEW POD EPISODE! 🚨This time, we're talking Outputs, not Outcomes and England's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, with Xavier Brice of @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
NEW POD EPISODE! 🚨This time we're talking Outputs, not Outcomes and England's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, with Xavier Brice of the @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
Outputs not outcomes (CWIS3) | Streets Ahead
And why we need to start treating active travel like road and rail transport
shows.acast.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
NEW POD EPISODE! 🚨This time we're talking Outputs, not Outcomes and England's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, with Xavier Brice of the @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
I'm mildly obsessed with these blue winter skies. Behold the colour on what I term the Schumacher tree
December 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I'm mildly obsessed with these blue winter skies. Behold the colour on what I term the Schumacher tree
The bicycle as a literary and stage icon. Also, just a neat trick, keeping that wheel turning
December 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The bicycle as a literary and stage icon. Also, just a neat trick, keeping that wheel turning
Just a cheery little leaf blowing mini tractor on NCN1 beside the River Lea this week.
Even the way he corners it (I'm sure there's a method to it) reminds me of Postman Pat and his van
Even the way he corners it (I'm sure there's a method to it) reminds me of Postman Pat and his van
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Just a cheery little leaf blowing mini tractor on NCN1 beside the River Lea this week.
Even the way he corners it (I'm sure there's a method to it) reminds me of Postman Pat and his van
Even the way he corners it (I'm sure there's a method to it) reminds me of Postman Pat and his van
Great hearing Sarah Coombes talk about this on Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 show just now... and lots of folks whose plates have been cloned
I’m very proud to have been part of this report with @pactsuk.bsky.social and @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social on the serious and growing problem of Ghost Plates. The past couple of months have been incredibly eye-opening, to say the least: transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/ve...
Ghosts on the Road – Tackling the rise in illegal registration plates - APPG
Ghosts on the Road – Tackling the rise in illegal registration plates The All Party Parliamentary Group for Transport (APPGTS)...
transportsafetyappg.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Great hearing Sarah Coombes talk about this on Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 show just now... and lots of folks whose plates have been cloned
I’m very proud to have been part of this report with @pactsuk.bsky.social and @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social on the serious and growing problem of Ghost Plates. The past couple of months have been incredibly eye-opening, to say the least: transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/ve...
Ghosts on the Road – Tackling the rise in illegal registration plates - APPG
Ghosts on the Road – Tackling the rise in illegal registration plates The All Party Parliamentary Group for Transport (APPGTS)...
transportsafetyappg.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I’m very proud to have been part of this report with @pactsuk.bsky.social and @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social on the serious and growing problem of Ghost Plates. The past couple of months have been incredibly eye-opening, to say the least: transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/ve...
OK, of course the online form didn't match the list of questions so I've amended my Substack post to help those who are filling in the form online. There is also an email address you can simply bung a reply to, if that gets too confusing (it may!) CWIS3consultation@dft.gov.uk
If you want to get involved in the #CWIS3 consultation but don't know how, I've put together some suggestions substack.com/home/post/p-...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
December 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
OK, of course the online form didn't match the list of questions so I've amended my Substack post to help those who are filling in the form online. There is also an email address you can simply bung a reply to, if that gets too confusing (it may!) CWIS3consultation@dft.gov.uk
If you want to get involved in the #CWIS3 consultation but don't know how, I've put together some suggestions substack.com/home/post/p-...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you want to get involved in the #CWIS3 consultation but don't know how, I've put together some suggestions substack.com/home/post/p-...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
More and more organisations recognise the power of active travel to help their businesses, improve patient health, reduce inequalities and make the country a better place. I'm proud to have coordinated this effort to bring those voices together around #CWIS3 with @adamtranter.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
More and more organisations recognise the power of active travel to help their businesses, improve patient health, reduce inequalities and make the country a better place. I'm proud to have coordinated this effort to bring those voices together around #CWIS3 with @adamtranter.bsky.social
Good to chat about the thing that will shape active travel in England for the next five years, and why we should care about it, with the delightful @christianwolmar.bsky.social
S4E4 is en route, with hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discussing all the transport related items in the #Budget, as well as an interview with @lauralaker.bsky.social regarding the DfT’s walking, wheeling and cycling program
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good to chat about the thing that will shape active travel in England for the next five years, and why we should care about it, with the delightful @christianwolmar.bsky.social
Some ice trees grew on the windows overnight 🧊
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Some ice trees grew on the windows overnight 🧊
Reposted by Laura Laker
Residents in Haddenham and Thame are calling on authorities to end a 25 year wait for a greenway (walking & cycling route) between the two communities. A petition with over 4000 signatures has been submitted to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire County Councils.
www.change.org/p/support-fo...
www.change.org/p/support-fo...
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Residents in Haddenham and Thame are calling on authorities to end a 25 year wait for a greenway (walking & cycling route) between the two communities. A petition with over 4000 signatures has been submitted to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire County Councils.
www.change.org/p/support-fo...
www.change.org/p/support-fo...
Shaping the next five years: why you should care about the rather lacklustre third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy consultation - and what you can do about it lauralaker.substack.com/p/a-cycling-...
A cycling and walking strategy goes into a bar...
And gets a bit of a pep talk
lauralaker.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Shaping the next five years: why you should care about the rather lacklustre third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy consultation - and what you can do about it lauralaker.substack.com/p/a-cycling-...
Reposted by Laura Laker
This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.