Zak Bond
@zakbond.bsky.social
Working on transport decarbonisation in London | Campaign Manager at @cleancitiescampaign.org | ex London Councils; @asthmaandlung.org.uk; @livingstreets.bsky.social | Personal views 🏳️🌈
“Most of the air pollution I was breathing in came from traffic – billowing invisibly out of exhaust pipes.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
“Most of the air pollution I was breathing in came from traffic – billowing invisibly out of exhaust pipes.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Congrats to the Assembly for this interesting discussion at City Hall this morning. I spoke about how starting to get diesel out of our city, through hybrid taxis, ULEZ & bus electrification has been a big win.
Much more to do to clean up diesel vans though, with electrification of vans lagging!
Much more to do to clean up diesel vans though, with electrification of vans lagging!
#AssemblyEnvironmentForum Roundtable 2: What are the most pressing priorities for the environment in London? What more could the Mayor of London be doing?
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Congrats to the Assembly for this interesting discussion at City Hall this morning. I spoke about how starting to get diesel out of our city, through hybrid taxis, ULEZ & bus electrification has been a big win.
Much more to do to clean up diesel vans though, with electrification of vans lagging!
Much more to do to clean up diesel vans though, with electrification of vans lagging!
Thanks to Leader of Lambeth @clairekholland.bsky.social for welcoming me, alongside @impurbanhealth.bsky.social and @solveschoolrun.bsky.social, to speak her cabinet about Lambeth’s new Air Quality Action Plan today! @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Thanks to Leader of Lambeth @clairekholland.bsky.social for welcoming me, alongside @impurbanhealth.bsky.social and @solveschoolrun.bsky.social, to speak her cabinet about Lambeth’s new Air Quality Action Plan today! @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social
⚠️Registrations of the most commonly-sold pick-up trucks have nearly doubled in just over a decade!
📈Our new analysis has found a major increase in the number of large, US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads over the past decade - with serious implications for pedestrian safety, particularly children.
📈Our new analysis has found a major increase in the number of large, US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads over the past decade - with serious implications for pedestrian safety, particularly children.
Number of US-style ‘battering ram’ pickup trucks on UK roads has nearly doubled in a decade
Exclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM
⚠️Registrations of the most commonly-sold pick-up trucks have nearly doubled in just over a decade!
📈Our new analysis has found a major increase in the number of large, US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads over the past decade - with serious implications for pedestrian safety, particularly children.
📈Our new analysis has found a major increase in the number of large, US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads over the past decade - with serious implications for pedestrian safety, particularly children.
@cleancitiescampaign.org is recruiting for an Executive Programme Manager!
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s leading urban mobility organisation, making cities cleaner, healthier, and more liveable.
Closing date is 15 February 2026.
#greenjobs #climatejobs
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s leading urban mobility organisation, making cities cleaner, healthier, and more liveable.
Closing date is 15 February 2026.
#greenjobs #climatejobs
Vacancy: Executive Programme Manager
We're seeking a highly organised, strategic, and tech-forward Executive Programme Manager.
cleancitiescampaign.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
@cleancitiescampaign.org is recruiting for an Executive Programme Manager!
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s leading urban mobility organisation, making cities cleaner, healthier, and more liveable.
Closing date is 15 February 2026.
#greenjobs #climatejobs
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s leading urban mobility organisation, making cities cleaner, healthier, and more liveable.
Closing date is 15 February 2026.
#greenjobs #climatejobs
⚡ This week we launched #ElectrifyLondon, a call for all London candidates this May to raise their ambition on cleaning up our roads.
Road transport is one of London’s biggest climate and air quality challenges: 28% of CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx, with serious impacts on health and net zero goals.
Road transport is one of London’s biggest climate and air quality challenges: 28% of CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx, with serious impacts on health and net zero goals.
January 16, 2026 at 10:26 AM
⚡ This week we launched #ElectrifyLondon, a call for all London candidates this May to raise their ambition on cleaning up our roads.
Road transport is one of London’s biggest climate and air quality challenges: 28% of CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx, with serious impacts on health and net zero goals.
Road transport is one of London’s biggest climate and air quality challenges: 28% of CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx, with serious impacts on health and net zero goals.
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⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡
On 7 May 2026, 1800+ borough councillors will be elected, responsible for 95% of London’s roads & kerbsides. We’re launching Electrify London to push them to be bolder on the transition to cleaner, greener electric vehicles.
cleancitiescampaign.org/electrify-lo...
On 7 May 2026, 1800+ borough councillors will be elected, responsible for 95% of London’s roads & kerbsides. We’re launching Electrify London to push them to be bolder on the transition to cleaner, greener electric vehicles.
cleancitiescampaign.org/electrify-lo...
It’s time to Electrify London
We’re campaigning in three key policy areas where we believe boroughs can make significant progress towards Electrifying London
cleancitiescampaign.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡
On 7 May 2026, 1800+ borough councillors will be elected, responsible for 95% of London’s roads & kerbsides. We’re launching Electrify London to push them to be bolder on the transition to cleaner, greener electric vehicles.
cleancitiescampaign.org/electrify-lo...
On 7 May 2026, 1800+ borough councillors will be elected, responsible for 95% of London’s roads & kerbsides. We’re launching Electrify London to push them to be bolder on the transition to cleaner, greener electric vehicles.
cleancitiescampaign.org/electrify-lo...
Southwark council is waiving parking fees for car clubs.
This is a *very* welcome first step from @jamesmcash.bsky.social and is the start of building a policy environment that supports car clubs in London.
We now need all boroughs to follow Southwark’s lead.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
This is a *very* welcome first step from @jamesmcash.bsky.social and is the start of building a policy environment that supports car clubs in London.
We now need all boroughs to follow Southwark’s lead.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Zipcar offered free parking permits as London borough mounts bid to save car club
Southwark offers firm use of about 200 parking bays and calls on other boroughs to offer similar incentives
www.standard.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Southwark council is waiving parking fees for car clubs.
This is a *very* welcome first step from @jamesmcash.bsky.social and is the start of building a policy environment that supports car clubs in London.
We now need all boroughs to follow Southwark’s lead.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
This is a *very* welcome first step from @jamesmcash.bsky.social and is the start of building a policy environment that supports car clubs in London.
We now need all boroughs to follow Southwark’s lead.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
So lovely to attend the Mayor of London’s annual carol service in Southwark Cathedral last night, with its overarching message of diversity and openness. ❤️🎄@london.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
So lovely to attend the Mayor of London’s annual carol service in Southwark Cathedral last night, with its overarching message of diversity and openness. ❤️🎄@london.gov.uk
Good to see @londonassembly.bsky.social organising an urgent session on Zipcar's closure!
Zipcar has announced its proposal to cease UK operations at the end of December 2025. What does this decision say about the longer-term viability of car clubs in London? #AssemblyTransport is holding an extraordinary meeting from 2pm tomorrow to find out. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
December 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Good to see @londonassembly.bsky.social organising an urgent session on Zipcar's closure!
Pleased to have a letter published in the Financial Times on Friday, responding to Zipcar’s withdrawal from the UK and what it means for London’s transport and climate ambitions.
www.ft.com/content/17d0...
www.ft.com/content/17d0...
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Pleased to have a letter published in the Financial Times on Friday, responding to Zipcar’s withdrawal from the UK and what it means for London’s transport and climate ambitions.
www.ft.com/content/17d0...
www.ft.com/content/17d0...
Zipcar UK is closing down. The loss of London’s major car-sharing operator, with a large EV fleet, is deeply concerning.
The boroughs, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @sebdance.bsky.social & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social need to do more to support this industry, or net zero is going to be further away.
The boroughs, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @sebdance.bsky.social & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social need to do more to support this industry, or net zero is going to be further away.
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Zipcar UK is closing down. The loss of London’s major car-sharing operator, with a large EV fleet, is deeply concerning.
The boroughs, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @sebdance.bsky.social & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social need to do more to support this industry, or net zero is going to be further away.
The boroughs, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @sebdance.bsky.social & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social need to do more to support this industry, or net zero is going to be further away.
Govt finally tightening PM2.5 limits from 20→10µg/m³! Huge credit to @mumsforlungs.bsky.social, @clientearth.bsky.social, my old home @asthmaandlung.org.uk and many others for years of pushing.
Great to see DEFRA act at last. Next stop, alignment with the WHO!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Great to see DEFRA act at last. Next stop, alignment with the WHO!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood-burning stoves could face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Govt finally tightening PM2.5 limits from 20→10µg/m³! Huge credit to @mumsforlungs.bsky.social, @clientearth.bsky.social, my old home @asthmaandlung.org.uk and many others for years of pushing.
Great to see DEFRA act at last. Next stop, alignment with the WHO!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Great to see DEFRA act at last. Next stop, alignment with the WHO!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans.
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans.
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
The Mayor has made changes to the Congestion Charge.
Pleased to see the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will continue to incentivise the uptake of greener electric vans, but small businesses and charities need more support to go electric, not new charges. #ElectrifyLondon
Pleased to see the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will continue to incentivise the uptake of greener electric vans, but small businesses and charities need more support to go electric, not new charges. #ElectrifyLondon
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The Mayor has made changes to the Congestion Charge.
Pleased to see the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will continue to incentivise the uptake of greener electric vans, but small businesses and charities need more support to go electric, not new charges. #ElectrifyLondon
Pleased to see the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will continue to incentivise the uptake of greener electric vans, but small businesses and charities need more support to go electric, not new charges. #ElectrifyLondon
Last week I spent an inspiring 5 days with my @cleancitiescampaign.org colleagues from across Europe.
My main takeaway - my colleagues are cooler than yours ❤️
My main takeaway - my colleagues are cooler than yours ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Last week I spent an inspiring 5 days with my @cleancitiescampaign.org colleagues from across Europe.
My main takeaway - my colleagues are cooler than yours ❤️
My main takeaway - my colleagues are cooler than yours ❤️
Great to see this example of cargo bike hire in action!
We need local authorities across London to ramp up the delivery of these scheme to help tackle the rise of diesel vans.
#electrifylondon
We need local authorities across London to ramp up the delivery of these scheme to help tackle the rise of diesel vans.
#electrifylondon
21st century city triumph. Rented a cargo bike using the new scheme by Our Bike and @hackneycouncil.bsky.social. Booked on the app, easy pick up, dropped off two loads of rubbish at the recycling centre. Good bike lanes the whole way. 💪
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Great to see this example of cargo bike hire in action!
We need local authorities across London to ramp up the delivery of these scheme to help tackle the rise of diesel vans.
#electrifylondon
We need local authorities across London to ramp up the delivery of these scheme to help tackle the rise of diesel vans.
#electrifylondon
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🚴⚡️ Great morning at #ElectrifyLondon with @cleancities last week!
Freight often gets overlooked in transport talks, yet vans are now London’s biggest polluters.
Time to prioritise #CargoBikes, #EVs & smarter logistics for cleaner, safer cities. 🌱 #ZeroEmission #UrbanFreight
Freight often gets overlooked in transport talks, yet vans are now London’s biggest polluters.
Time to prioritise #CargoBikes, #EVs & smarter logistics for cleaner, safer cities. 🌱 #ZeroEmission #UrbanFreight
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚴⚡️ Great morning at #ElectrifyLondon with @cleancities last week!
Freight often gets overlooked in transport talks, yet vans are now London’s biggest polluters.
Time to prioritise #CargoBikes, #EVs & smarter logistics for cleaner, safer cities. 🌱 #ZeroEmission #UrbanFreight
Freight often gets overlooked in transport talks, yet vans are now London’s biggest polluters.
Time to prioritise #CargoBikes, #EVs & smarter logistics for cleaner, safer cities. 🌱 #ZeroEmission #UrbanFreight
“Anything that other handymen carry in their vans, I guarantee I can carry in my bike. It’s a cheaper, more convenient way to get around.”
Great read from @thetimes.com on how small businesses are trading vans for cargo bikes:
👉 www.thetimes.com/article/7cb6...
#ElectrifyLondon
Great read from @thetimes.com on how small businesses are trading vans for cargo bikes:
👉 www.thetimes.com/article/7cb6...
#ElectrifyLondon
The cargo bike boom that could change London’s roads forever
More and more businesses have shifted away from delivery vans and cars to cargo bikes. If it continues, the white van drop-off may become a thing of the past
www.thetimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Anything that other handymen carry in their vans, I guarantee I can carry in my bike. It’s a cheaper, more convenient way to get around.”
Great read from @thetimes.com on how small businesses are trading vans for cargo bikes:
👉 www.thetimes.com/article/7cb6...
#ElectrifyLondon
Great read from @thetimes.com on how small businesses are trading vans for cargo bikes:
👉 www.thetimes.com/article/7cb6...
#ElectrifyLondon
Electrifying London’s transport must be a shared mission, so this week we brought key players together at our #ElectrifyLondon Summit.
Thanks to @metecoban92.bsky.social for his brilliant keynote speech on ensuring electrification of transport is at the heart of a just transition for London! 1/
Thanks to @metecoban92.bsky.social for his brilliant keynote speech on ensuring electrification of transport is at the heart of a just transition for London! 1/
October 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Electrifying London’s transport must be a shared mission, so this week we brought key players together at our #ElectrifyLondon Summit.
Thanks to @metecoban92.bsky.social for his brilliant keynote speech on ensuring electrification of transport is at the heart of a just transition for London! 1/
Thanks to @metecoban92.bsky.social for his brilliant keynote speech on ensuring electrification of transport is at the heart of a just transition for London! 1/
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And here's SCAFFOLDERS using a fully electric vehicle in Camden - nice to see HSS helping to #ElectrifyLondon 👏
@adamdkharrison.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social @zakbond.bsky.social
@adamdkharrison.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social @zakbond.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
And here's SCAFFOLDERS using a fully electric vehicle in Camden - nice to see HSS helping to #ElectrifyLondon 👏
@adamdkharrison.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social @zakbond.bsky.social
@adamdkharrison.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social @zakbond.bsky.social
NEW ANALYSIS: Dutch truck/van focused zero-emission zones (ZEZ-f) are working!
Brand new @cleancitiescampaign.org research has found that they're driving a transition to electric fleets in the Netherlands.
Read the full report here: cleancitiescampaign.org/research-lis...
Brand new @cleancitiescampaign.org research has found that they're driving a transition to electric fleets in the Netherlands.
Read the full report here: cleancitiescampaign.org/research-lis...
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW ANALYSIS: Dutch truck/van focused zero-emission zones (ZEZ-f) are working!
Brand new @cleancitiescampaign.org research has found that they're driving a transition to electric fleets in the Netherlands.
Read the full report here: cleancitiescampaign.org/research-lis...
Brand new @cleancitiescampaign.org research has found that they're driving a transition to electric fleets in the Netherlands.
Read the full report here: cleancitiescampaign.org/research-lis...
Reposted by Zak Bond
London meets legal NO2 limits for the first time - nearly 200 years early.
Read more: zagdaily.com/places/londo...
Read more: zagdaily.com/places/londo...
October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
London meets legal NO2 limits for the first time - nearly 200 years early.
Read more: zagdaily.com/places/londo...
Read more: zagdaily.com/places/londo...
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Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
🔔London meets clean air laws🔔
Great news that London has finally met legal limits for NO2, proving that bold action on dirty air delivers real results.
This is a crucial milestone towards reaching World Health Organization guidelines as soon as possible. 1/
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
Great news that London has finally met legal limits for NO2, proving that bold action on dirty air delivers real results.
This is a crucial milestone towards reaching World Health Organization guidelines as soon as possible. 1/
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
London meets legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s world leading air pollution policies
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today hailed the success of his bold air quality policies which have led to the capital’s air pollution levels falling to within the legal limit for the first time.
www.london.gov.uk
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🔔London meets clean air laws🔔
Great news that London has finally met legal limits for NO2, proving that bold action on dirty air delivers real results.
This is a crucial milestone towards reaching World Health Organization guidelines as soon as possible. 1/
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...
Great news that London has finally met legal limits for NO2, proving that bold action on dirty air delivers real results.
This is a crucial milestone towards reaching World Health Organization guidelines as soon as possible. 1/
www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...