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Lights and spooky costumes at the ready for the @ntstreetlife.bsky.social Hallowe’en takeover.
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Lights and spooky costumes at the ready for the @ntstreetlife.bsky.social Hallowe’en takeover.
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Big news for dashcam/helmetcam users:
Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
UK Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling
A judge has ruled that motorists and cyclists can legally share videos with police, dismissing a lawsuit from a retired solicitor.
www.forbes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Big news for dashcam/helmetcam users:
Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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With the North Tyneside Public Transport Users Group (@northeastptug.bsky.social), we asked all the mayoral candidates a series of questions about public transport and active travel.
We received responses from 6 out of the 7 candidates: streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2025/04/13/p...
We received responses from 6 out of the 7 candidates: streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2025/04/13/p...
Public Transport and Active Travel Questions to North Tyneside Mayoral Candidates – Street Life North Tyneside
streetlifentyneside.org.uk
April 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
With the North Tyneside Public Transport Users Group (@northeastptug.bsky.social), we asked all the mayoral candidates a series of questions about public transport and active travel.
We received responses from 6 out of the 7 candidates: streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2025/04/13/p...
We received responses from 6 out of the 7 candidates: streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2025/04/13/p...
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Back by popular demand! Join us this Friday, 28th March, 6:30pm at Spanish City Plaza for a leisurely ride to Tynemouth and back for drinks.
IMPORTANT: There is a short section on-road to bypass the ongoing works on the cycleway. Sunset is at 6:34 so lights are essential.
IMPORTANT: There is a short section on-road to bypass the ongoing works on the cycleway. Sunset is at 6:34 so lights are essential.
March 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Back by popular demand! Join us this Friday, 28th March, 6:30pm at Spanish City Plaza for a leisurely ride to Tynemouth and back for drinks.
IMPORTANT: There is a short section on-road to bypass the ongoing works on the cycleway. Sunset is at 6:34 so lights are essential.
IMPORTANT: There is a short section on-road to bypass the ongoing works on the cycleway. Sunset is at 6:34 so lights are essential.
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My first ride along one of the new sections of North Tyneside’s “seafront sustainable route” - decent width and separation here and good to see side road priority. Nice to have lots of extra zebras too. Enough people on foot, even on a grey day, to be grateful to no longer have share the path.
March 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
My first ride along one of the new sections of North Tyneside’s “seafront sustainable route” - decent width and separation here and good to see side road priority. Nice to have lots of extra zebras too. Enough people on foot, even on a grey day, to be grateful to no longer have share the path.
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This could have been my daughter.
Hundreds of young people cycle along this route, abandoned by @ntcouncilteam.bsky.social after 4 years of planning.
How many more children will be injured (or worse) before the council decides to face the opposition, find design solutions and build a safe route?
Hundreds of young people cycle along this route, abandoned by @ntcouncilteam.bsky.social after 4 years of planning.
How many more children will be injured (or worse) before the council decides to face the opposition, find design solutions and build a safe route?
A young person was knocked off his bike by a hit-and-run driver this morning outside John Spence School - exactly where the abandoned Preston Rd cycle path should have delivered him safely.
Who will be held responsible and who will respond, before this happens again?
Who will be held responsible and who will respond, before this happens again?
March 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This could have been my daughter.
Hundreds of young people cycle along this route, abandoned by @ntcouncilteam.bsky.social after 4 years of planning.
How many more children will be injured (or worse) before the council decides to face the opposition, find design solutions and build a safe route?
Hundreds of young people cycle along this route, abandoned by @ntcouncilteam.bsky.social after 4 years of planning.
How many more children will be injured (or worse) before the council decides to face the opposition, find design solutions and build a safe route?
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So the first year of Wales 20mph default limit saw 26% fewer casualties on the countries roads.
That's an amazing drop and a lot less stress on the emergency services and NHS.
Can we have this in England too now? the evidence is clear that it saves lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That's an amazing drop and a lot less stress on the emergency services and NHS.
Can we have this in England too now? the evidence is clear that it saves lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Welsh 20mph limit: 100 fewer killed or seriously hurt in first year
Ex-minister says it shows policy was the most successful road safety initiative in modern times.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
So the first year of Wales 20mph default limit saw 26% fewer casualties on the countries roads.
That's an amazing drop and a lot less stress on the emergency services and NHS.
Can we have this in England too now? the evidence is clear that it saves lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That's an amazing drop and a lot less stress on the emergency services and NHS.
Can we have this in England too now? the evidence is clear that it saves lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Just a reminder that this is tomorrow night - hope you can make it, and don't forget to share!
Our first social ride of 2025 is this Friday!
🗓️ Friday 31st January
⏰ 18:30 ride
📍 Spanish City plaza > Tynemouth > Whitley Bay via NCN1
🍻 Drinks location tbc by popular demand!
💡 Remember bike lights!
We're a friendly bunch, and it's a slow, socially-paced ride so please do pop along! Pls share!
🗓️ Friday 31st January
⏰ 18:30 ride
📍 Spanish City plaza > Tynemouth > Whitley Bay via NCN1
🍻 Drinks location tbc by popular demand!
💡 Remember bike lights!
We're a friendly bunch, and it's a slow, socially-paced ride so please do pop along! Pls share!
January 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just a reminder that this is tomorrow night - hope you can make it, and don't forget to share!
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Our first social ride of 2025 is this Friday!
🗓️ Friday 31st January
⏰ 18:30 ride
📍 Spanish City plaza > Tynemouth > Whitley Bay via NCN1
🍻 Drinks location tbc by popular demand!
💡 Remember bike lights!
We're a friendly bunch, and it's a slow, socially-paced ride so please do pop along! Pls share!
🗓️ Friday 31st January
⏰ 18:30 ride
📍 Spanish City plaza > Tynemouth > Whitley Bay via NCN1
🍻 Drinks location tbc by popular demand!
💡 Remember bike lights!
We're a friendly bunch, and it's a slow, socially-paced ride so please do pop along! Pls share!
January 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Our first social ride of 2025 is this Friday!
🗓️ Friday 31st January
⏰ 18:30 ride
📍 Spanish City plaza > Tynemouth > Whitley Bay via NCN1
🍻 Drinks location tbc by popular demand!
💡 Remember bike lights!
We're a friendly bunch, and it's a slow, socially-paced ride so please do pop along! Pls share!
🗓️ Friday 31st January
⏰ 18:30 ride
📍 Spanish City plaza > Tynemouth > Whitley Bay via NCN1
🍻 Drinks location tbc by popular demand!
💡 Remember bike lights!
We're a friendly bunch, and it's a slow, socially-paced ride so please do pop along! Pls share!
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North east folk! Don't forget to respond to the North East Local Transport Plan consultation. You can do so online or in person (see www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/localtranspo... for more info and events).
This blog from @space4gosforth.bsky.social is a good way in to thinking about some key issues.
This blog from @space4gosforth.bsky.social is a good way in to thinking about some key issues.
Our latest blog is about our initial thoughts on the Mayor @kimmcguinness.bsky.social Transport Consultation. This will cover all types journeys in the NE from popping to the shops to travelling across the region - whether by foot, bike, rail, bus, ferry, scooter or any other way. Respond by 26 Jan
The Mayor's NE Transport Plan Consultation - reply by 26 January 2025 - SPACE for Gosforth
The North East Combined Authority is consulting on an updated Transport Plan for the region. This covers local journeys, for example to school, to work or to the shops, as well as longer journeys arou...
www.spaceforgosforth.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
North east folk! Don't forget to respond to the North East Local Transport Plan consultation. You can do so online or in person (see www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/localtranspo... for more info and events).
This blog from @space4gosforth.bsky.social is a good way in to thinking about some key issues.
This blog from @space4gosforth.bsky.social is a good way in to thinking about some key issues.
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This:
“It needs people with courage to stand up and say: ‘This is not in the public interest. I want my kids to be able to get to school under their own steam.’” (www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...)
Most recently in North Tyneside:
streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2024/10/31/n...
“It needs people with courage to stand up and say: ‘This is not in the public interest. I want my kids to be able to get to school under their own steam.’” (www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...)
Most recently in North Tyneside:
streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2024/10/31/n...
December 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM
This:
“It needs people with courage to stand up and say: ‘This is not in the public interest. I want my kids to be able to get to school under their own steam.’” (www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...)
Most recently in North Tyneside:
streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2024/10/31/n...
“It needs people with courage to stand up and say: ‘This is not in the public interest. I want my kids to be able to get to school under their own steam.’” (www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...)
Most recently in North Tyneside:
streetlifentyneside.org.uk/2024/10/31/n...
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This is the newest section of our new “seafront sustainable route” (along the North Tyneside coast).
It barely meets LTN1/20 for width (it’s two-way) and there’s only paint separating it from the footpath (hence the pedestrian).
Very disappointing.
It barely meets LTN1/20 for width (it’s two-way) and there’s only paint separating it from the footpath (hence the pedestrian).
Very disappointing.
December 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM
This is the newest section of our new “seafront sustainable route” (along the North Tyneside coast).
It barely meets LTN1/20 for width (it’s two-way) and there’s only paint separating it from the footpath (hence the pedestrian).
Very disappointing.
It barely meets LTN1/20 for width (it’s two-way) and there’s only paint separating it from the footpath (hence the pedestrian).
Very disappointing.
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Apropos of this, having recently had a week in NL - I cycled in strong winds, zero temps, driving rain, over steep bridges, up & down surprisingly long underpasses, across exposed countryside, through busy cities - and it was all pretty easy, because it was safe & convenient.
Infrastructure works!
Infrastructure works!
A lovely Newsround piece with @annaholligan.bsky.social and some Dutch schoolkids telling us why Dutch kids cycle - because they have the infrastructure and because it’s fresh air, energising, non-polluting, good for the environment, liberating, exciting, happy & fun!
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/vi...
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/vi...
Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands?
With seven in 10 children cycling to school in the Netherlands, Newsround's been looking at why it is such a popular means of transport.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Apropos of this, having recently had a week in NL - I cycled in strong winds, zero temps, driving rain, over steep bridges, up & down surprisingly long underpasses, across exposed countryside, through busy cities - and it was all pretty easy, because it was safe & convenient.
Infrastructure works!
Infrastructure works!
Scaffold board shelves complete. Just need to fill them now.
December 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Scaffold board shelves complete. Just need to fill them now.
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It had to be done...
I'll get over my excitement about the new lifts soon..
I'll get over my excitement about the new lifts soon..
November 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM
It had to be done...
I'll get over my excitement about the new lifts soon..
I'll get over my excitement about the new lifts soon..
Fitted wardrobe progress
November 25, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Fitted wardrobe progress
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📢Exciting news from the Tyne Tunnel.
The new inclined lifts are now in use. Full details on the link:
www.tynepedestrianandcyclisttunnels.co.uk/2024/11/25/i...
The new inclined lifts are now in use. Full details on the link:
www.tynepedestrianandcyclisttunnels.co.uk/2024/11/25/i...
November 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM
📢Exciting news from the Tyne Tunnel.
The new inclined lifts are now in use. Full details on the link:
www.tynepedestrianandcyclisttunnels.co.uk/2024/11/25/i...
The new inclined lifts are now in use. Full details on the link:
www.tynepedestrianandcyclisttunnels.co.uk/2024/11/25/i...
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Come on everybody.
Sign and share please.
Sign and share please.
Would you consider signing this petition to the UK government to introduce Dutch-style presumed liability for road traffic collision civil cases? This has been shown to encourage safer driving around cyclists and pedestrians and resolve compensation claims.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce presumed liability for civil cases from road traffic collisions
Introduce presumed liability for civil cases relating to certain road collisions, to shift the burden of proof. It would mean when vulnerable road users, e.g cyclists & pedestrians, claim against a mo...
petition.parliament.uk
November 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Come on everybody.
Sign and share please.
Sign and share please.
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Built environments are for people, not for cars. Let's rewind 80 years @thewaroncars.bsky.social @baselstadt.bsky.social @modacitylife.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Built environments are for people, not for cars. Let's rewind 80 years @thewaroncars.bsky.social @baselstadt.bsky.social @modacitylife.bsky.social
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‘Children see streets differently: Making space for children’s play and mobility’ - pleased to see this new article by @alisonstenning.bsky.social and I out today in the IPPR Progressive Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
“Children see streets differently”
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM
‘Children see streets differently: Making space for children’s play and mobility’ - pleased to see this new article by @alisonstenning.bsky.social and I out today in the IPPR Progressive Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Goodbye Twitter....hello BlueSky!
November 15, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Goodbye Twitter....hello BlueSky!