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 🏳️🌈
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Zak Bond
@zakbond.bsky.social
· May 27
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Campaign Manager (London) at @cleancitiescampaign.org.
I'm going to be focused on pushing for greater action on transport decarbonisation across London, especially in freight.
If you're working on similar, coffee?
I'm going to be focused on pushing for greater action on transport decarbonisation across London, especially in freight.
If you're working on similar, coffee?
⚡📮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
Reposted by Zak Bond
🚴⚡️ 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/
Reposted by Zak Bond
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...
Reposted by Zak Bond
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...
I didn’t know Range Rovers came with a special permit that allows you to park on the pavement, on white zig-zags, with your engine idling - outside a primary school!
Quite the perk!
#carspreading
Quite the perk!
#carspreading
September 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I didn’t know Range Rovers came with a special permit that allows you to park on the pavement, on white zig-zags, with your engine idling - outside a primary school!
Quite the perk!
#carspreading
Quite the perk!
#carspreading
September 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Reposted by Zak Bond
Hier, c'était la #JournéeMondialeSansVoiture 🌱
A 16h15, retrouvez @annehidalgo.bsky.social aux côtés du @drmarianeira.bsky.social (ex-OMS) et de nombreux acteurs de la société civile ( @transportenvironment.org ; @respireasso.bsky.social...) pour une conversation sur la transformation de Paris 👇
A 16h15, retrouvez @annehidalgo.bsky.social aux côtés du @drmarianeira.bsky.social (ex-OMS) et de nombreux acteurs de la société civile ( @transportenvironment.org ; @respireasso.bsky.social...) pour une conversation sur la transformation de Paris 👇
⏰ Tomorrow’s the day!
Join us at #ClimateWeekNYC for a conversation with Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo & a high-level panel on cities shaping the future.
📅 Tues 23 Sept | 10:15 ET
📍 Midtown Manhattan or via livestream
👉 Register now: cleancitiescampaign.org/clim...
Join us at #ClimateWeekNYC for a conversation with Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo & a high-level panel on cities shaping the future.
📅 Tues 23 Sept | 10:15 ET
📍 Midtown Manhattan or via livestream
👉 Register now: cleancitiescampaign.org/clim...
September 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Hier, c'était la #JournéeMondialeSansVoiture 🌱
A 16h15, retrouvez @annehidalgo.bsky.social aux côtés du @drmarianeira.bsky.social (ex-OMS) et de nombreux acteurs de la société civile ( @transportenvironment.org ; @respireasso.bsky.social...) pour une conversation sur la transformation de Paris 👇
A 16h15, retrouvez @annehidalgo.bsky.social aux côtés du @drmarianeira.bsky.social (ex-OMS) et de nombreux acteurs de la société civile ( @transportenvironment.org ; @respireasso.bsky.social...) pour une conversation sur la transformation de Paris 👇
Last week @annehidalgo.bsky.social was a University Challenge answer.
This week she’s at #NYClimateWeek, showing how cities can lead on clean, healthy futures with @cleancitiescampaign.org @transportenvironment.org & @respireasso.bsky.social
Livestream: cleancitiescampaign.org/climate-week...
This week she’s at #NYClimateWeek, showing how cities can lead on clean, healthy futures with @cleancitiescampaign.org @transportenvironment.org & @respireasso.bsky.social
Livestream: cleancitiescampaign.org/climate-week...
Join us at Climate Week NYC 2025!
This high-level event at Climate Week NYC 2025 will explore how cities can lead the way to cleaner, healthier futures.
cleancitiescampaign.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Last week @annehidalgo.bsky.social was a University Challenge answer.
This week she’s at #NYClimateWeek, showing how cities can lead on clean, healthy futures with @cleancitiescampaign.org @transportenvironment.org & @respireasso.bsky.social
Livestream: cleancitiescampaign.org/climate-week...
This week she’s at #NYClimateWeek, showing how cities can lead on clean, healthy futures with @cleancitiescampaign.org @transportenvironment.org & @respireasso.bsky.social
Livestream: cleancitiescampaign.org/climate-week...
🚲🚲🚲 The annual Cargo Bike Cruise in London yesterday - what an afternoon!
Our latest analysis shows that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx pollution in central London. Shifting to cargo bikes is one of the key ways to get those dirty diesels off our streets. 1/
Our latest analysis shows that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx pollution in central London. Shifting to cargo bikes is one of the key ways to get those dirty diesels off our streets. 1/
September 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚲🚲🚲 The annual Cargo Bike Cruise in London yesterday - what an afternoon!
Our latest analysis shows that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx pollution in central London. Shifting to cargo bikes is one of the key ways to get those dirty diesels off our streets. 1/
Our latest analysis shows that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx pollution in central London. Shifting to cargo bikes is one of the key ways to get those dirty diesels off our streets. 1/
Want to drive innovative campaigns that build public support and political appetite for an emboldened vision of international rail in Europe?
Here's the job for you!
You get to work with brilliant colleagues, at an organisation really making change.
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9799557/...
Here's the job for you!
You get to work with brilliant colleagues, at an organisation really making change.
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9799557/...
Rail Campaigns Manager - London (Central), London (Greater) job with TRANSPORT & ENVIRONMENT | 9799557
As a Rail Campaigns Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of innovating campaigns across Europe.
jobs.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Want to drive innovative campaigns that build public support and political appetite for an emboldened vision of international rail in Europe?
Here's the job for you!
You get to work with brilliant colleagues, at an organisation really making change.
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9799557/...
Here's the job for you!
You get to work with brilliant colleagues, at an organisation really making change.
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9799557/...
"Central London's 'number one road polluter' named as Congestion Charge plea made to TfL and Mayor"
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Central London's 'number one road polluter' named as Congestion Charge plea made
Transport for London and City Hall must keep the exemption afforded to electric vans when it changes its Congestion Charge rules, campaigners have said
www.mylondon.news
September 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"Central London's 'number one road polluter' named as Congestion Charge plea made to TfL and Mayor"
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Reposted by Zak Bond
Diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London. 🚐💨
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Vans top table for London’s biggest pollutants as black cabs go green
Taxis were the greatest source of toxic nitrogen oxides six years ago, but the rise of electric hybrids has reduced their emissions
www.thetimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London. 🚐💨
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Reposted by Zak Bond
Guess the biggest source of NOx road air pollution in central London.
Taxis? Buses? Private cars? Nope, it's now vans.
Once the biggest polluter, taxis have rapidly gone electric. Meanwhile vans fleets are only slowly being electrified.
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Taxis? Buses? Private cars? Nope, it's now vans.
Once the biggest polluter, taxis have rapidly gone electric. Meanwhile vans fleets are only slowly being electrified.
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
September 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Guess the biggest source of NOx road air pollution in central London.
Taxis? Buses? Private cars? Nope, it's now vans.
Once the biggest polluter, taxis have rapidly gone electric. Meanwhile vans fleets are only slowly being electrified.
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Taxis? Buses? Private cars? Nope, it's now vans.
Once the biggest polluter, taxis have rapidly gone electric. Meanwhile vans fleets are only slowly being electrified.
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London. 🚐💨
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Vans top table for London’s biggest pollutants as black cabs go green
Taxis were the greatest source of toxic nitrogen oxides six years ago, but the rise of electric hybrids has reduced their emissions
www.thetimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London. 🚐💨
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city!
1/
www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...
“If we want cities that are safe, breathable and accessible, we have to get serious about tackling the rise of these urban land-hogs” - @olord.bsky.social
#carspreading
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#carspreading
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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 6:16 AM
“If we want cities that are safe, breathable and accessible, we have to get serious about tackling the rise of these urban land-hogs” - @olord.bsky.social
#carspreading
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#carspreading
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Great to talk to BBC London News about TfL's consultation on changes to the congestion charge, which closes today.
The Mayor should continue the 100% congestion charge discount for electric vans run by SMEs and charities.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Mayor should continue the 100% congestion charge discount for electric vans run by SMEs and charities.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
BBC London - Lunchtime News: 11/08/2025
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Great to talk to BBC London News about TfL's consultation on changes to the congestion charge, which closes today.
The Mayor should continue the 100% congestion charge discount for electric vans run by SMEs and charities.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Mayor should continue the 100% congestion charge discount for electric vans run by SMEs and charities.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Getting a proper duty on councils to take climate action was something I worked on at London Councils, so I’m very happy to see @local.gov.uk ‘s new position on this.
The Local Government Association (@local.gov.uk) has officially endorsed a climate statutory duty for England! 🥳
Read our full response: climateemergency.uk/release-coun...
Read our full response: climateemergency.uk/release-coun...
July 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Getting a proper duty on councils to take climate action was something I worked on at London Councils, so I’m very happy to see @local.gov.uk ‘s new position on this.