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Andy Watt
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Civil Engineer working in Active Travel. All thoughts my own.
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Today, @transportgovuk announced plans to tackle pavement parking

This problem affects everyone, with a big impact on vulnerable people inc. those who use wheelchairs or mobility aids, parents with pushchairs and people who are visually impaired

Quote from our CEO, Xavier Brice
Graphic with quote text from Xavier Brice, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust CEO. 1/2 "Millions of people across the country will benefit from action finally being taken on pavement parking. It’s obvious that everyone should be able to walk or wheel along the pavement. Thoughtlessly parked vehicles force people to step into the road, risking their lives and compromising their accessibility and independence. In poll after poll over the last few years a clear majority of the population have wanted to see concrete action to stop this." Xavier Brice quote continued: 2/2 "We welcome the government’s two-part solution. Allowing councils to enforce against “unnecessary obstruction” is a good interim step, but, as ministers acknowledge, it won’t fix the issue. Now that they’ve agreed to bring in a clear pavement parking law, they must start work on this second step as soon as possible."
January 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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rantyhighwayman.bsky.social
As promised, my written evidence is now on the @cityinfinity.bsky.social website blog. It has also been acknowledged by Parliamentary support.

I hope you understand why I have unusually disabled replies.

cityinfinity.co.uk/2025/06/30/b...
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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tpc2s.bsky.social
An Illustration of Where the Real Danger Lies at a Bus Stop Bypass www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2467771...
Bus stop near Thornbury Barracks 'wiped out' following car crash
These images show what is left of a bus stop after a late-night crash.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
andyjwatt.bsky.social
@edplowden.bsky.social great to see the East Bristol LN implemented, top work by BCC! Hope South Bristol follows in the not too distant future...
March 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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adamtranter.bsky.social
One year in prison, one year on licence and a four year driving ban, for killing a cyclist while driving distracted.

This is for a case that took nearly five years to come to trial.

The system is broken.

road.cc/content/news...
Phone driver who sent two WhatsApp messages seconds before killing cyclist in “prolonged episode of bad driving” set to serve one year in prison
Nicole McGeown had also veered onto the grass verge twice in the moments before she rammed into cyclist Ronald Walker, and claimed she was distracted by an overtaking motorist. She has been banned fro...
road.cc
March 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM