Max Sullivan
@maxsullivan.bsky.social
Labour Councillor, Bayswater, Westminster City Council (London, UK)
Cabinet Member for Streets
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Max Sullivan
@maxsullivan.bsky.social
· Jun 11
We've installed another three new simple zebra crossings, this time near Edgware Road.
Without them drivers yield to pedestrians around 40% of the time. With them, it's around 80%.
(Based on monitoring results from our first 4 sites)
Without them drivers yield to pedestrians around 40% of the time. With them, it's around 80%.
(Based on monitoring results from our first 4 sites)
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Someone got the best thing ever for Christmas (IMHO)
December 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Someone got the best thing ever for Christmas (IMHO)
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Merry Christmas to my mother, who got my toddler a toy fire engine that not only makes lots of noise, it also sprays real water
December 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Merry Christmas to my mother, who got my toddler a toy fire engine that not only makes lots of noise, it also sprays real water
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The key point you make is the most important: a Government desperate for growth should be begging the leaders of our city regions to build, build, build better transport not for altruistic reasons but as the way to get higher productivity and growth.
December 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The key point you make is the most important: a Government desperate for growth should be begging the leaders of our city regions to build, build, build better transport not for altruistic reasons but as the way to get higher productivity and growth.
We initially designed the protected cycle infrastructure to include the RBKC side of Bayswater Road. Not surprising but nonetheless a depressing reply came back: "Stepped tracks and bus stop by-passes are just not something that is supported in RBKC currently."
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Westminster Council want to add a direct bike route with floating bus stops to Bayswater Road, from Lancaster Gate all the way west to… the RBKC boundary, where it will abruptly end. because RBKC.
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Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3: Bayswater Road
The Bayswater Road Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3 scheme looks to enhance cycling and pedestrian facilities in both directions along Bayswater Road, from Palace Court to Lancaster Terrace.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We initially designed the protected cycle infrastructure to include the RBKC side of Bayswater Road. Not surprising but nonetheless a depressing reply came back: "Stepped tracks and bus stop by-passes are just not something that is supported in RBKC currently."
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Re: Leeds tram…
It’s worth remembering that there are only a handful of cities in England that already have decent sized knowledge service sectors, where mass transit is very likely to make a difference. Leeds is one of those cities.
It’s worth remembering that there are only a handful of cities in England that already have decent sized knowledge service sectors, where mass transit is very likely to make a difference. Leeds is one of those cities.
December 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Re: Leeds tram…
It’s worth remembering that there are only a handful of cities in England that already have decent sized knowledge service sectors, where mass transit is very likely to make a difference. Leeds is one of those cities.
It’s worth remembering that there are only a handful of cities in England that already have decent sized knowledge service sectors, where mass transit is very likely to make a difference. Leeds is one of those cities.
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Big thanks to the TfL teams, working with in partnership with @maxsullivan.bsky.social and team @CityWestminster, to deliver this important new crossing on Cycleway 51 St John’s Wood Road & Hamilton Terrace.
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Big thanks to the TfL teams, working with in partnership with @maxsullivan.bsky.social and team @CityWestminster, to deliver this important new crossing on Cycleway 51 St John’s Wood Road & Hamilton Terrace.
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Under construction: a new zebra crossing across Maple Street in Fitzrovia, right next to the BT Tower. Been pressing for this for some time! All part of the Cleveland Street cycling and walking changes we have worked on with Westminster 🦓
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December 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Under construction: a new zebra crossing across Maple Street in Fitzrovia, right next to the BT Tower. Been pressing for this for some time! All part of the Cleveland Street cycling and walking changes we have worked on with Westminster 🦓
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There are now 1.5 million daily cycle journeys in London, a 43% increase since 2019
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And hopefully some of these trips have been made safer by the Safe Cycling in London Map (bit.ly/378amr0), which has now been viewed over 1.25 million times!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And hopefully some of these trips have been made safer by the Safe Cycling in London Map (bit.ly/378amr0), which has now been viewed over 1.25 million times!
Cycling journeys up by 43% in London, TfL report suggests
Cycling journeys have increased to more than 1.5 million daily this year, according to a new report.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
There are now 1.5 million daily cycle journeys in London, a 43% increase since 2019
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And hopefully some of these trips have been made safer by the Safe Cycling in London Map (bit.ly/378amr0), which has now been viewed over 1.25 million times!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And hopefully some of these trips have been made safer by the Safe Cycling in London Map (bit.ly/378amr0), which has now been viewed over 1.25 million times!
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All London boroughs urged to adopt Westminster council initiative and drive down number of road casualties
Revealed: 'Unofficial' zebra crossings are putting brakes on selfish London drivers
www.standard.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
All London boroughs urged to adopt Westminster council initiative and drive down number of road casualties
More zebras for Wales 🦓🏴
Yesterday the Welsh government announced backing to councils to use simple zebras at side roads in 20mph streets. I'm proud that Westminster City Council and I could play a role in this progress through our successful trial of side road zebras.
Will England be next...?
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Yesterday the Welsh government announced backing to councils to use simple zebras at side roads in 20mph streets. I'm proud that Westminster City Council and I could play a role in this progress through our successful trial of side road zebras.
Will England be next...?
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November 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
More zebras for Wales 🦓🏴
Yesterday the Welsh government announced backing to councils to use simple zebras at side roads in 20mph streets. I'm proud that Westminster City Council and I could play a role in this progress through our successful trial of side road zebras.
Will England be next...?
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Yesterday the Welsh government announced backing to councils to use simple zebras at side roads in 20mph streets. I'm proud that Westminster City Council and I could play a role in this progress through our successful trial of side road zebras.
Will England be next...?
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Have to take a moment to celebrate this historic win for the climate. Even though everyone knows it’s needed, it’s no small thing to commit to leaving fossil fuels in the ground.
Epic work from the likes of Uplift and a Secretary of State who is doing the absolute best he can with what he’s got.
Epic work from the likes of Uplift and a Secretary of State who is doing the absolute best he can with what he’s got.
Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Have to take a moment to celebrate this historic win for the climate. Even though everyone knows it’s needed, it’s no small thing to commit to leaving fossil fuels in the ground.
Epic work from the likes of Uplift and a Secretary of State who is doing the absolute best he can with what he’s got.
Epic work from the likes of Uplift and a Secretary of State who is doing the absolute best he can with what he’s got.
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Here's what we think the Budget means for some different types of household.
In short: good for everyone, but especially good for households that use electric heating.
In short: good for everyone, but especially good for households that use electric heating.
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Here's what we think the Budget means for some different types of household.
In short: good for everyone, but especially good for households that use electric heating.
In short: good for everyone, but especially good for households that use electric heating.
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Wheels for Wellbeing are concerned by reports that the Chancellor is considering putting a maximum price for cycles allowed through the Cycle to Work scheme.
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Wheels for Wellbeing are concerned by reports that the Chancellor is considering putting a maximum price for cycles allowed through the Cycle to Work scheme.
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
This isn't just an excellent piece of transport analysis. It's a love letter. Who could write so thoroughly and thoughtfully other than someone who loves the place they live in, the place they move around, and loves the people they travel alongside? Would that all politicians involved could match it
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
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November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This isn't just an excellent piece of transport analysis. It's a love letter. Who could write so thoroughly and thoughtfully other than someone who loves the place they live in, the place they move around, and loves the people they travel alongside? Would that all politicians involved could match it
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I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
nickmaini.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
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Absolutely magical gig by Tina Carr at the Puppet Theatre Barge. There’s nothing quite like a small venue. Also I love that a) there’s a children’s puppet theatre on a narrow boat in London and b) they also do music for adults in the evenings. That’s why cities rock.
November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Absolutely magical gig by Tina Carr at the Puppet Theatre Barge. There’s nothing quite like a small venue. Also I love that a) there’s a children’s puppet theatre on a narrow boat in London and b) they also do music for adults in the evenings. That’s why cities rock.
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We're working with @citywestminster.bsky.social as they plan & build their network of cycleways 🚲🚲
Have your say on the latest: Maida Vale to Regent's Park connecting Cycleway 51 to the new Camden route: maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is
👏👏 @maxsullivan.bsky.social @adamhug.bsky.social
Have your say on the latest: Maida Vale to Regent's Park connecting Cycleway 51 to the new Camden route: maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is
👏👏 @maxsullivan.bsky.social @adamhug.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We're working with @citywestminster.bsky.social as they plan & build their network of cycleways 🚲🚲
Have your say on the latest: Maida Vale to Regent's Park connecting Cycleway 51 to the new Camden route: maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is
👏👏 @maxsullivan.bsky.social @adamhug.bsky.social
Have your say on the latest: Maida Vale to Regent's Park connecting Cycleway 51 to the new Camden route: maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is
👏👏 @maxsullivan.bsky.social @adamhug.bsky.social
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Today is International Children’s Rights Day 🌍👧👦 and we are excited to announce the launch of our new #StreetsforKids London election campaign - a collaboration with
@cleancitiescampaign.org Europe-wide Streets for Kids movement.
@cleancitiescampaign.org Europe-wide Streets for Kids movement.
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today is International Children’s Rights Day 🌍👧👦 and we are excited to announce the launch of our new #StreetsforKids London election campaign - a collaboration with
@cleancitiescampaign.org Europe-wide Streets for Kids movement.
@cleancitiescampaign.org Europe-wide Streets for Kids movement.
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Taking the whole lane ✔️
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Taking the whole lane ✔️
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
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This week is Road Safety Week & a chance to talk about Barbara Castle!
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This week is Road Safety Week & a chance to talk about Barbara Castle!
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
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After a few years of very little, there are now many healthy streets schemes under construction in inner London, such as:
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
September 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
After a few years of very little, there are now many healthy streets schemes under construction in inner London, such as:
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
- St Paul’s Gyratory
- Lambeth Br (pic 1)
- C43
- Nine Elms Ln
- Queenstown Rd
- St John’s St LTN (pic 2)
- Keeley St (pic 3)
- Adeline Pl
- Concert Hall App
- Battersea Br north
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Brilliant to see my daughter Sabine’s first article in print in the Ham & High www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/255880..., telling her story about the day she stopped waiting for the bus – and started saving £1,000 a year.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Brilliant to see my daughter Sabine’s first article in print in the Ham & High www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/255880..., telling her story about the day she stopped waiting for the bus – and started saving £1,000 a year.
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I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
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My son Seamus died 15 years ago today. He was killed by a careless driver in a crosswalk.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My son Seamus died 15 years ago today. He was killed by a careless driver in a crosswalk.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
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The Westbourne Terrace cycleway introduced during Covid on a temporary basis is set to become a permanent segregated scheme. www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Cycle lane near Paddington could become permanent segregated route
Westminster City Council introduced a number of temporary cycleways during Covid, including on Westbourne Terrace
www.mylondon.news
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Westbourne Terrace cycleway introduced during Covid on a temporary basis is set to become a permanent segregated scheme. www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...