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Today's BBC #Carspreading article takes a good look at the issue of the rise of the SUV, with reasons and solutions, but doesn't mention #RoadDanger at all. Children are 82% more likely to suffer fatal injuries in an SUV collision than one involving a car. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today's BBC #Carspreading article takes a good look at the issue of the rise of the SUV, with reasons and solutions, but doesn't mention #RoadDanger at all. Children are 82% more likely to suffer fatal injuries in an SUV collision than one involving a car. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The exercise at least four times more efficient than walking | The Independent share.google/hRfxfnnYw30T...
The exercise at least four times more efficient than walking
Cycling represents one of the most energy-efficient forms of transport ever invented
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December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The exercise at least four times more efficient than walking | The Independent share.google/hRfxfnnYw30T...
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"Walkable, dense, urban metropolitan areas are associated with
higher economic activity, with the largest 35 urban metros in the U.S. accounting for 19.1 percent of U.S. GDP despite only making up 1.2 percent of U.S. land and 6.8 percent of the total U.S. population."
higher economic activity, with the largest 35 urban metros in the U.S. accounting for 19.1 percent of U.S. GDP despite only making up 1.2 percent of U.S. land and 6.8 percent of the total U.S. population."
www.epa.gov
October 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM
"Walkable, dense, urban metropolitan areas are associated with
higher economic activity, with the largest 35 urban metros in the U.S. accounting for 19.1 percent of U.S. GDP despite only making up 1.2 percent of U.S. land and 6.8 percent of the total U.S. population."
higher economic activity, with the largest 35 urban metros in the U.S. accounting for 19.1 percent of U.S. GDP despite only making up 1.2 percent of U.S. land and 6.8 percent of the total U.S. population."
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The Welsh 20mph default reduced casualties by 25% and insurance costs by £90m. If done in England expect reductions of 15,000 casualties pa and insurance by £2bn pa. Implementation cost would be approx £0.5bn. For comparison, 1st yr depreciation on new cars registered in England in 2024 was £78bn
October 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Welsh 20mph default reduced casualties by 25% and insurance costs by £90m. If done in England expect reductions of 15,000 casualties pa and insurance by £2bn pa. Implementation cost would be approx £0.5bn. For comparison, 1st yr depreciation on new cars registered in England in 2024 was £78bn
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Almost 900 fewer people have been injured on Welsh roads since the default speed limit was lowered from 30 to 20mph two years ago
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales
Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Almost 900 fewer people have been injured on Welsh roads since the default speed limit was lowered from 30 to 20mph two years ago
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
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New research finds that 1 in 5 drivers near school zones is distracted. Most were using their phones; some were fiddling with their cars' infotainment systems.
Drivers of big SUVs and pickups were more prone to be distracted.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
Drivers of big SUVs and pickups were more prone to be distracted.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
September 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
New research finds that 1 in 5 drivers near school zones is distracted. Most were using their phones; some were fiddling with their cars' infotainment systems.
Drivers of big SUVs and pickups were more prone to be distracted.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
Drivers of big SUVs and pickups were more prone to be distracted.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
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Does your elected representative know about #MyRideOurRight?
🚲 My ride: Cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating.
✊ Our right: Safe, accessible journeys for everyone.
👉 https://action.cyclinguk.org/page/172411/action/1?ea.tracking.id=BS
🚲 My ride: Cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating.
✊ Our right: Safe, accessible journeys for everyone.
👉 https://action.cyclinguk.org/page/172411/action/1?ea.tracking.id=BS
September 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Does your elected representative know about #MyRideOurRight?
🚲 My ride: Cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating.
✊ Our right: Safe, accessible journeys for everyone.
👉 https://action.cyclinguk.org/page/172411/action/1?ea.tracking.id=BS
🚲 My ride: Cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating.
✊ Our right: Safe, accessible journeys for everyone.
👉 https://action.cyclinguk.org/page/172411/action/1?ea.tracking.id=BS
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
Local and national governments should act to stop the spread of these oversized cars. As Anna Goodman says:
“This has important implications for congestion, public space and road safety. The evidence is clear that SUVs increase road danger for people walking and cycling, particularly for children”
“This has important implications for congestion, public space and road safety. The evidence is clear that SUVs increase road danger for people walking and cycling, particularly for children”
Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn
Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Local and national governments should act to stop the spread of these oversized cars. As Anna Goodman says:
“This has important implications for congestion, public space and road safety. The evidence is clear that SUVs increase road danger for people walking and cycling, particularly for children”
“This has important implications for congestion, public space and road safety. The evidence is clear that SUVs increase road danger for people walking and cycling, particularly for children”
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
August 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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“A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK £100bn: it’s long past time to end the fuel duty freeze.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK £100bn: it's long past time to end the fuel duty freeze | Larry Elliott
Successive chancellors have steered clear of increasing taxes for motorists for 15 years, but this should be a no-brainer for cash-strapped Rachel Reeves, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
“A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK £100bn: it’s long past time to end the fuel duty freeze.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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👀 Coming this August… a new long-distance cycling route awaits!
Expect stunning views, historic trails, charming villages, well-timed stops for coffee and cake. Filming location for Midsomer Murders, Vicar of Dibley & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang… 🎬
⬇️ Can you guess where?
Expect stunning views, historic trails, charming villages, well-timed stops for coffee and cake. Filming location for Midsomer Murders, Vicar of Dibley & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang… 🎬
⬇️ Can you guess where?
July 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
👀 Coming this August… a new long-distance cycling route awaits!
Expect stunning views, historic trails, charming villages, well-timed stops for coffee and cake. Filming location for Midsomer Murders, Vicar of Dibley & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang… 🎬
⬇️ Can you guess where?
Expect stunning views, historic trails, charming villages, well-timed stops for coffee and cake. Filming location for Midsomer Murders, Vicar of Dibley & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang… 🎬
⬇️ Can you guess where?
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This is excellent to see from Sadiq Khan.
The evidence is clear on 20mph:
“… the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed falling by 75% (from four to one).“
The evidence is clear on 20mph:
“… the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed falling by 75% (from four to one).“
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is excellent to see from Sadiq Khan.
The evidence is clear on 20mph:
“… the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed falling by 75% (from four to one).“
The evidence is clear on 20mph:
“… the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed falling by 75% (from four to one).“
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
Data published this year shows 20mph on London borough road resulted in:
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
August 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Data published this year shows 20mph on London borough road resulted in:
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
📉40% drop in fatal collisions
📉75% fall in kids being killed
📉34% fall in people being killed or seriously injured.
Great to see Enfield making their streets safer with 20mph 👍👍
#VisionZeroLDN
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
“There is now majority support for electoral reform among the voters of all five principal parties across the UK.”
Fantastic to host the esteemed Prof Sir John Curtice at our joint UD-MVM webinar this week.
If you missed it, you can watch it back here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXme...
Fantastic to host the esteemed Prof Sir John Curtice at our joint UD-MVM webinar this week.
If you missed it, you can watch it back here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXme...
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“There is now majority support for electoral reform among the voters of all five principal parties across the UK.”
Fantastic to host the esteemed Prof Sir John Curtice at our joint UD-MVM webinar this week.
If you missed it, you can watch it back here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXme...
Fantastic to host the esteemed Prof Sir John Curtice at our joint UD-MVM webinar this week.
If you missed it, you can watch it back here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXme...
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The real reason why Trump is killing the Mauna Loa observatory in Hawai'i
The real reason why Trump is killing the Mauna Loa observatory in Hawai'i
The Keeling Curve, measured there, is irrefutable evidence of increasing CO2 emissions
Column When you don't like the message, what do you do? You shoot the messenger, of course.…
dlvr.it
July 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The real reason why Trump is killing the Mauna Loa observatory in Hawai'i
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Wait you’re telling me that Brussels Sprouts LITERALLY tasted awful when I was a kid and I didn’t just magically start liking them as an adult?????
July 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Wait you’re telling me that Brussels Sprouts LITERALLY tasted awful when I was a kid and I didn’t just magically start liking them as an adult?????
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"How can you trust a system that asks you to participate once every 5 years, only to disregard most people’s votes?"
Yesterday we also spoke at the National Liberal Club, alongside @ollyglover.bsky.social
Democracy can't be taken for granted. To make it resilient, we must allow people to be heard.
Yesterday we also spoke at the National Liberal Club, alongside @ollyglover.bsky.social
Democracy can't be taken for granted. To make it resilient, we must allow people to be heard.
June 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"How can you trust a system that asks you to participate once every 5 years, only to disregard most people’s votes?"
Yesterday we also spoke at the National Liberal Club, alongside @ollyglover.bsky.social
Democracy can't be taken for granted. To make it resilient, we must allow people to be heard.
Yesterday we also spoke at the National Liberal Club, alongside @ollyglover.bsky.social
Democracy can't be taken for granted. To make it resilient, we must allow people to be heard.
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
We don't know who the next Prime Minister will be.
But unless we change the voting system, it's likely to be someone who the vast majority of the public doesn't want.
We could easily end up with one party winning total power on under 30% of the vote.
Would you risk it? #PRnow
But unless we change the voting system, it's likely to be someone who the vast majority of the public doesn't want.
We could easily end up with one party winning total power on under 30% of the vote.
Would you risk it? #PRnow
June 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We don't know who the next Prime Minister will be.
But unless we change the voting system, it's likely to be someone who the vast majority of the public doesn't want.
We could easily end up with one party winning total power on under 30% of the vote.
Would you risk it? #PRnow
But unless we change the voting system, it's likely to be someone who the vast majority of the public doesn't want.
We could easily end up with one party winning total power on under 30% of the vote.
Would you risk it? #PRnow
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
In the UK, physical inactivity among adults causes 1 in 6 deaths and costs the NHS over £1 billion annually.
Building more cycle lanes, enabling safe walking options, and encouraging reduced car dependency can benefit everyone.
Building more cycle lanes, enabling safe walking options, and encouraging reduced car dependency can benefit everyone.
Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds
First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
In the UK, physical inactivity among adults causes 1 in 6 deaths and costs the NHS over £1 billion annually.
Building more cycle lanes, enabling safe walking options, and encouraging reduced car dependency can benefit everyone.
Building more cycle lanes, enabling safe walking options, and encouraging reduced car dependency can benefit everyone.
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Here's a regular reminder that 6 in 10 people in the UK are represented by an MP they didn't vote for.
That's not counting the people who didn't feel inspired to vote at all.
Or those who voted tactically but would've preferred someone else.
We deserve better. #PRnow.
That's not counting the people who didn't feel inspired to vote at all.
Or those who voted tactically but would've preferred someone else.
We deserve better. #PRnow.
May 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here's a regular reminder that 6 in 10 people in the UK are represented by an MP they didn't vote for.
That's not counting the people who didn't feel inspired to vote at all.
Or those who voted tactically but would've preferred someone else.
We deserve better. #PRnow.
That's not counting the people who didn't feel inspired to vote at all.
Or those who voted tactically but would've preferred someone else.
We deserve better. #PRnow.
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
No one party, on its own, represents modern Britain.
If we keep giving all the power to parties backed by a minority - in a system that already encourages tactical voting - we'll keep getting governments that most of the country is unhappy with.
To rebuild trust, we must fix the system.
If we keep giving all the power to parties backed by a minority - in a system that already encourages tactical voting - we'll keep getting governments that most of the country is unhappy with.
To rebuild trust, we must fix the system.
Latest YouGov government approval ratings, 17-19 May 2025
Approve: 14% (-3 from 10-12 May)
Disapprove: 64% (-1)
Net: -50 (-2)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Approve: 14% (-3 from 10-12 May)
Disapprove: 64% (-1)
Net: -50 (-2)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
No one party, on its own, represents modern Britain.
If we keep giving all the power to parties backed by a minority - in a system that already encourages tactical voting - we'll keep getting governments that most of the country is unhappy with.
To rebuild trust, we must fix the system.
If we keep giving all the power to parties backed by a minority - in a system that already encourages tactical voting - we'll keep getting governments that most of the country is unhappy with.
To rebuild trust, we must fix the system.
Reposted by Nigel Hughes
I see spending a few £100k improving the paving for pedestrians on Cowley Road was worth it
🚮 using pedestrian crossing as parking (!!!)
🚮 blocking the pavement
🚮 wrecking paving for thousands of future pedestrians
Who thinks this sort of behaviour is OK?!
🚮 using pedestrian crossing as parking (!!!)
🚮 blocking the pavement
🚮 wrecking paving for thousands of future pedestrians
Who thinks this sort of behaviour is OK?!
May 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I see spending a few £100k improving the paving for pedestrians on Cowley Road was worth it
🚮 using pedestrian crossing as parking (!!!)
🚮 blocking the pavement
🚮 wrecking paving for thousands of future pedestrians
Who thinks this sort of behaviour is OK?!
🚮 using pedestrian crossing as parking (!!!)
🚮 blocking the pavement
🚮 wrecking paving for thousands of future pedestrians
Who thinks this sort of behaviour is OK?!