David McArthur
@drdpmcarthur.bsky.social
Reader in Transport Studies at University of Glasgow. Exploring how smart data can be used to better understand transport and travel behaviour.
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"But everyone knows what I mean when I say "bike"!
While that may be true, when we talk about 'bikes' it's easy for many people to forget about those who need to use non-standard cycles such as trikes, recumbents and tandems.
While that may be true, when we talk about 'bikes' it's easy for many people to forget about those who need to use non-standard cycles such as trikes, recumbents and tandems.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"But everyone knows what I mean when I say "bike"!
While that may be true, when we talk about 'bikes' it's easy for many people to forget about those who need to use non-standard cycles such as trikes, recumbents and tandems.
While that may be true, when we talk about 'bikes' it's easy for many people to forget about those who need to use non-standard cycles such as trikes, recumbents and tandems.
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#trains #transport #datavis #datascience
chronotrains.com - great tool for estimating travel distance vs travel times
created by Benjamin Tran Dinh
tip by @forrest.nyc
chronotrains.com - great tool for estimating travel distance vs travel times
created by Benjamin Tran Dinh
tip by @forrest.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
#trains #transport #datavis #datascience
chronotrains.com - great tool for estimating travel distance vs travel times
created by Benjamin Tran Dinh
tip by @forrest.nyc
chronotrains.com - great tool for estimating travel distance vs travel times
created by Benjamin Tran Dinh
tip by @forrest.nyc
I really enjoyed participating in the Cycling & Society symposium at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social this week. I managed to get a photo of @ficrawford.bsky.social presenting our paper looking at how different impairments affect people’s participation in cycling.
September 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I really enjoyed participating in the Cycling & Society symposium at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social this week. I managed to get a photo of @ficrawford.bsky.social presenting our paper looking at how different impairments affect people’s participation in cycling.
I do enjoy seeing an old sign underneath a newer one.
August 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I do enjoy seeing an old sign underneath a newer one.
I'm not sure this was the intended use of the new cycle lane on Argyle Street.
August 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I'm not sure this was the intended use of the new cycle lane on Argyle Street.
A fascinating choice of where to put the crossing and street clutter. Spotted in Strasbourg.
July 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A fascinating choice of where to put the crossing and street clutter. Spotted in Strasbourg.
I'm remotely attending the "Rethinking Accessibility: Insights from Transport Data Science" event at University of Exeter this morning. @rafa-vdz.bsky.social and I are presenting some of our ongoing work of producing public transport accessibility indicators at the @ubdc.bsky.social.
May 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I'm remotely attending the "Rethinking Accessibility: Insights from Transport Data Science" event at University of Exeter this morning. @rafa-vdz.bsky.social and I are presenting some of our ongoing work of producing public transport accessibility indicators at the @ubdc.bsky.social.
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Have you got a few minutes to answer some quick questions on social and environmental policies?
One of my grad students would be very grateful for your help (UK only, sorry)
research.sc/participant/...
One of my grad students would be very grateful for your help (UK only, sorry)
research.sc/participant/...
May 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Have you got a few minutes to answer some quick questions on social and environmental policies?
One of my grad students would be very grateful for your help (UK only, sorry)
research.sc/participant/...
One of my grad students would be very grateful for your help (UK only, sorry)
research.sc/participant/...
I enjoyed this opinion piece. Sadly, I think the argument applies across a lot of transport research. I find it quite depressing sometimes.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Environmental determinants of cycling: Not seeing the forest for the trees?
In recent years, the volume of studies in the fields of transport and urban planning seeking to identify environmental determinants or correlates of c…
www.sciencedirect.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I enjoyed this opinion piece. Sadly, I think the argument applies across a lot of transport research. I find it quite depressing sometimes.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
There is still time to apply to join us on our MSc Urban Transport programme in September.
🎓 Join the journey!
MSc Urban Transport – for a career in one of the most salient & pressing issues in contemporary urban areas 🚲 🚘 🚆
Learn about safe, inclusive, environmentally friendly & efficient transport systems 🚡 🌱
Info 👉 www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
MSc Urban Transport – for a career in one of the most salient & pressing issues in contemporary urban areas 🚲 🚘 🚆
Learn about safe, inclusive, environmentally friendly & efficient transport systems 🚡 🌱
Info 👉 www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Urban Transport MSc - University of Glasgow
Dr Fiona Crawford talks about the Urban Transport MSc programme at the University of Glasgow.Visit https://gla.ac/urbanstudies for more information on postgr...
youtu.be
April 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
There is still time to apply to join us on our MSc Urban Transport programme in September.
Not long left to apply for this PhD scholarship. With such an interesting project and excellent supervisors, it's a great opportunity.
Only 10 days for applying for
Fully funded PhD scholarship supervised by
@moragtreanor.bsky.social & myself!
👇
Exploring transitions to early adulthood using data from Growing Up in Scotland
Closes: 21 April
bit.ly/4ckbHeV
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
@uofgussp.bsky.social
@uofgsps.bsky.social
Fully funded PhD scholarship supervised by
@moragtreanor.bsky.social & myself!
👇
Exploring transitions to early adulthood using data from Growing Up in Scotland
Closes: 21 April
bit.ly/4ckbHeV
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
@uofgussp.bsky.social
@uofgsps.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Not long left to apply for this PhD scholarship. With such an interesting project and excellent supervisors, it's a great opportunity.
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There is something deeply absurd about the modern pedestrian crossing. You press the beg-button and then you wait. And wait. And wait.
Interminable wait times reveal a deeper pathology. The pedestrian is, at best, an afterthought - at worst, an obstruction.
www.eta.co.uk/news/pedestr...
Interminable wait times reveal a deeper pathology. The pedestrian is, at best, an afterthought - at worst, an obstruction.
www.eta.co.uk/news/pedestr...
Pedestrian crossings and the tyranny of the green man | ETA
pedestrian crossing
www.eta.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
There is something deeply absurd about the modern pedestrian crossing. You press the beg-button and then you wait. And wait. And wait.
Interminable wait times reveal a deeper pathology. The pedestrian is, at best, an afterthought - at worst, an obstruction.
www.eta.co.uk/news/pedestr...
Interminable wait times reveal a deeper pathology. The pedestrian is, at best, an afterthought - at worst, an obstruction.
www.eta.co.uk/news/pedestr...
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Several new people and orgs added to this starter pack since I first shared, so worth rechecking if you saw it previously.
Also, 📢 @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social and @jilliananable.bsky.social have now joined the party! 🎉
Also, 📢 @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social and @jilliananable.bsky.social have now joined the party! 🎉
I've finally discovered Bluesky! I've found some great starter packs for transport, but most are North America focused. Thought I'd set up a UK focused one.
Let me know who else I can add!
[Many official orgs not over here yet - please let me know if they pop up]
go.bsky.app/jKPCeT
Let me know who else I can add!
[Many official orgs not over here yet - please let me know if they pop up]
go.bsky.app/jKPCeT
November 26, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Several new people and orgs added to this starter pack since I first shared, so worth rechecking if you saw it previously.
Also, 📢 @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social and @jilliananable.bsky.social have now joined the party! 🎉
Also, 📢 @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social and @jilliananable.bsky.social have now joined the party! 🎉
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New fully funded PhD studentship from @rafa-vdz.bsky.social has just been advertised!
Exciting opportunity to work on 'Big Data' relating to transport accessibility and employment with a fab team including Rafa and @nickbailey37.bsky.social at @ubdc.bsky.social
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentship/...
Exciting opportunity to work on 'Big Data' relating to transport accessibility and employment with a fab team including Rafa and @nickbailey37.bsky.social at @ubdc.bsky.social
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentship/...
Public transport and social welfare: The impact of bus connectivity on employment outcomes for low-income populations - Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
Public transport enables access to economic opportunities, services and social networks particularly for lower-income populations who cannot afford to own a private car. Buses play a particularly impo...
www.sgsss.ac.uk
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
New fully funded PhD studentship from @rafa-vdz.bsky.social has just been advertised!
Exciting opportunity to work on 'Big Data' relating to transport accessibility and employment with a fab team including Rafa and @nickbailey37.bsky.social at @ubdc.bsky.social
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentship/...
Exciting opportunity to work on 'Big Data' relating to transport accessibility and employment with a fab team including Rafa and @nickbailey37.bsky.social at @ubdc.bsky.social
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentship/...
If I were looking for a PhD scholarship, this would be it. Great supervisors and a very interesting project.
#PhDOpportunity🚨
🚍🚏Passionate about public transport, social inequalities, and quantitative SocSci?
This 1+3.5 fully funded PhD studentship examines the role of public transport on employment outcomes for low-income populations in the UK.
📢 Please share!
shorturl.at/v5HCF
🚍🚏Passionate about public transport, social inequalities, and quantitative SocSci?
This 1+3.5 fully funded PhD studentship examines the role of public transport on employment outcomes for low-income populations in the UK.
📢 Please share!
shorturl.at/v5HCF
March 18, 2025 at 8:21 AM
If I were looking for a PhD scholarship, this would be it. Great supervisors and a very interesting project.
I'd love to have this in Glasgow.
"Bristol pedestrians to have immediate priority over vehicles at traffic light crossings" - come on, Bristol Council: make this happen!
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Pedestrians to have immediate priority over vehicles at crossings
Bristol city councillors are being asked to approve the plans
www.bristolpost.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I'd love to have this in Glasgow.
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It wouldn't be Christmas without her.
December 19, 2024 at 9:31 PM
It wouldn't be Christmas without her.
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I'm always jealous of everyone's Spotify Wrapped stats bc I'm an Elder Millennial who still buys music and listens w/iTunes/Music, so I've always missed out.
BUT NOT THIS YEAR. I exported my library on January 1 and used #rstats to make my own
www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2024/12...
BUT NOT THIS YEAR. I exported my library on January 1 and used #rstats to make my own
www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2024/12...
December 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM
I'm always jealous of everyone's Spotify Wrapped stats bc I'm an Elder Millennial who still buys music and listens w/iTunes/Music, so I've always missed out.
BUT NOT THIS YEAR. I exported my library on January 1 and used #rstats to make my own
www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2024/12...
BUT NOT THIS YEAR. I exported my library on January 1 and used #rstats to make my own
www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2024/12...
Kind of wishing I hadn't looked at the CO2 concentration on the Glasgow Subway this morning.
December 5, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Kind of wishing I hadn't looked at the CO2 concentration on the Glasgow Subway this morning.
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@Virtuocity, we are looking for a programmer to join a team of software developers undertaking research in road safety and new technologies. Come and join our team: Immersive Simulation Programmer
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Immersive Simulation Programmer
Do you have an interest in immersive technologies and software development for video games, supported by good programming skills? Would you like to develop the graphical aspects of the next generation...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
November 29, 2024 at 9:44 AM
@Virtuocity, we are looking for a programmer to join a team of software developers undertaking research in road safety and new technologies. Come and join our team: Immersive Simulation Programmer
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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These are the people from our division at UoG that I have found so far: go.bsky.app/U5zNU7r
November 26, 2024 at 2:32 PM
These are the people from our division at UoG that I have found so far: go.bsky.app/U5zNU7r
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I've finally discovered Bluesky! I've found some great starter packs for transport, but most are North America focused. Thought I'd set up a UK focused one.
Let me know who else I can add!
[Many official orgs not over here yet - please let me know if they pop up]
go.bsky.app/jKPCeT
Let me know who else I can add!
[Many official orgs not over here yet - please let me know if they pop up]
go.bsky.app/jKPCeT
November 23, 2024 at 11:40 AM
I've finally discovered Bluesky! I've found some great starter packs for transport, but most are North America focused. Thought I'd set up a UK focused one.
Let me know who else I can add!
[Many official orgs not over here yet - please let me know if they pop up]
go.bsky.app/jKPCeT
Let me know who else I can add!
[Many official orgs not over here yet - please let me know if they pop up]
go.bsky.app/jKPCeT
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A new starter pack: go.bsky.app/LaeKYA2 . Let me know who else belongs in the comments.
November 21, 2024 at 1:30 AM
A new starter pack: go.bsky.app/LaeKYA2 . Let me know who else belongs in the comments.
I do enjoy the data generated by a bit of snow. It shows so clearly how the street space is used.
I dag er dagen for å spotte mulig kryssinnstramminger og bevegelsesmønstre🥰
November 19, 2024 at 9:57 AM
I do enjoy the data generated by a bit of snow. It shows so clearly how the street space is used.