Jacqui B
@ashbycloudtrail.bsky.social
Campaigning for Active Travel, safer off road cycle paths and better rural public transport. UK. Aware of the urgency of the Climate Emergency.
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Meanwhile
This is climate chaos: almost 1,000 people dead and 1,000,000 displaced due to extreme flooding in Indonesia
Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded
Indonesia says 1,000 dead, some 1 million displaced from rains as report points at the threat posed by climate change.
www.aljazeera.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Meanwhile
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Oxfordshire County Council has just published data on the first month of the congestion charge! Love the level of granularity.
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
Promising start for Oxford temporary congestion charge
Early monitoring data for Oxford’s temporary congestion charge, published today by Oxfordshire County Council, shows signs of improving city centre traffic and key journey times, with some outer roads...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Oxfordshire County Council has just published data on the first month of the congestion charge! Love the level of granularity.
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
In summary, huge speed up in bus times in city centre, slight increase on some outer roads; massive city centre footfall growth.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/promising-st...
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On my new commute I usually have to stop at this junction. All the pedestrian crossings (purple) get a green light at the same time, which means all the vehicle traffic has a red light. Some pedestrians have realised that they can make a direct diagonal crossing (yellow) & save a lot of waiting
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December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
On my new commute I usually have to stop at this junction. All the pedestrian crossings (purple) get a green light at the same time, which means all the vehicle traffic has a red light. Some pedestrians have realised that they can make a direct diagonal crossing (yellow) & save a lot of waiting
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Rain or shine, day or night, warm or cold: if you built it, they will come.
Bike lanes are mobility lanes. #StreetsNOTroads
Bike lanes are mobility lanes. #StreetsNOTroads
Two minutes of footage of wheelchair users on bike lanes in Paris. A classic video I posted on Twitter a few years ago I had not posted here yet.
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Rain or shine, day or night, warm or cold: if you built it, they will come.
Bike lanes are mobility lanes. #StreetsNOTroads
Bike lanes are mobility lanes. #StreetsNOTroads
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Reform finding the job of governing more difficult than they imagined. Looks like the extra efficiency savings they promised after over a decade of them already didn't materialise.
Kent County Council is considering closing local libraries and rubbish tips to cut costs. Kids need libraries to learn, and tip closures risk fly-tipping on our streets. I’ve signed to stop this. Will you add your name too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ci...
Save vital Kent services
Kent County Council is considering closing local libraries and rubbish tips to cut costs. Kids need libraries to learn, and tip closures risk fly-tipping on our streets. I’ve signed to stop this. Will...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Reform finding the job of governing more difficult than they imagined. Looks like the extra efficiency savings they promised after over a decade of them already didn't materialise.
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🐚 Beachwatch data shows an 80% drop in carrier bags on beaches since charges began, but over 160,000 single-use plastic items were still found last year.
Read Catherine’s full blog here: www.wcl.org.uk/where-are-we...
Read Catherine’s full blog here: www.wcl.org.uk/where-are-we...
Where are we on ocean plastics?
Catherine Gemmell, Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Marine Conservation Society, discusses where we in the campaign against plastic pollution following progress in recent years and bans on…
www.wcl.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🐚 Beachwatch data shows an 80% drop in carrier bags on beaches since charges began, but over 160,000 single-use plastic items were still found last year.
Read Catherine’s full blog here: www.wcl.org.uk/where-are-we...
Read Catherine’s full blog here: www.wcl.org.uk/where-are-we...
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If you want to influence the answer, here are the six best ways to do so according to the social science of how individuals can catalyze systemic change:
bsky.app/profile/kath...
bsky.app/profile/kath...
I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.
Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!
We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚
Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!
We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you want to influence the answer, here are the six best ways to do so according to the social science of how individuals can catalyze systemic change:
bsky.app/profile/kath...
bsky.app/profile/kath...
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Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
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BREAKING: The Lib Dems 10-minute rule bill to rejoin the customs union has just passed!
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: The Lib Dems 10-minute rule bill to rejoin the customs union has just passed!
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
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Freedom. Drivers freedom to kill by driving oversized and overly dangerous vehicles.
These young people did not have to die. 😢
But they did because we were too scared to limit drivers and vehicle manufacturers freedoms. Incredibly sad.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
These young people did not have to die. 😢
But they did because we were too scared to limit drivers and vehicle manufacturers freedoms. Incredibly sad.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Young couple who died in Aberdeenshire crash were 'planning the future'
Jay Morrison and Bethany Wilson, both aged 24, died in the accident in Aberdeenshire on Saturday.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Freedom. Drivers freedom to kill by driving oversized and overly dangerous vehicles.
These young people did not have to die. 😢
But they did because we were too scared to limit drivers and vehicle manufacturers freedoms. Incredibly sad.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
These young people did not have to die. 😢
But they did because we were too scared to limit drivers and vehicle manufacturers freedoms. Incredibly sad.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It's only an electric HGV travelling all the way from John O'Groats to Land's End. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522962...
Mercedes-Benz truck becomes first electric HGV to drive from Land's End to John O'Groats
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 drove 854 miles in just over 24 hours, with only three recharging stops
www.businessgreen.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It's only an electric HGV travelling all the way from John O'Groats to Land's End. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522962...
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Bike lanes are not... a turn lane, a passing lane, a temporary parking spot. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
December 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Bike lanes are not... a turn lane, a passing lane, a temporary parking spot. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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In addition to all of the other benefits already reported about NYC congestion pricing, "In the first six months of the program, air pollution – in the form of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and smaller – dropped by 22% in the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ)"
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
Congestion pricing improved air quality in NYC and suburbs | Cornell Chronicle
Cornell researchers tallied the environmental benefits of New York City’s congestion pricing program and found air pollution dropped by 22% in Manhattan, with additional declines across the city’s fiv...
news.cornell.edu
December 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In addition to all of the other benefits already reported about NYC congestion pricing, "In the first six months of the program, air pollution – in the form of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and smaller – dropped by 22% in the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ)"
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
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The U.S. government's WWII-era Victory Bike program encouraged adult cycling using bare-bones bicycles in an effort to conserve valuable resources. While the program wasn't a complete failure, after the war adult cycling didn't catch on, with people associating it with wartime deprivation.
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The U.S. government's WWII-era Victory Bike program encouraged adult cycling using bare-bones bicycles in an effort to conserve valuable resources. While the program wasn't a complete failure, after the war adult cycling didn't catch on, with people associating it with wartime deprivation.
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What about not kill people?
Your next car will be able to do almost anything: https://www.khon2.com/automotive/your-next-car-will-be-able-to-do-almost-anything/
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What about not kill people?
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Please can everyone do the CWIS consultation! We need our voices to be heard and the numbers of people and strength of feeling to be felt by politicians and policymakers.
NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Please can everyone do the CWIS consultation! We need our voices to be heard and the numbers of people and strength of feeling to be felt by politicians and policymakers.
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Wind power now main source of electricity from North Sea, overtaking gas
eciu.net/media/press-...
eciu.net/media/press-...
Offshore wind has cut UK’s spending on imported fuels by at least…
Analysis on 25th anniversary of commissioning of UK’s first offshore wind farm finds the technology is now main source of electricity from North Sea, overtaking gas
eciu.net
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wind power now main source of electricity from North Sea, overtaking gas
eciu.net/media/press-...
eciu.net/media/press-...
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The pressure keeps mounting on Farage.
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage urged to ‘come clean’ over alleged election spending breaches in Clacton
Reform campaign accused by ex-councillor of falsely reporting expenses during Farage’s run to become MP last year
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The pressure keeps mounting on Farage.
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Please can everyone do the CWIS consultation! We need our voices to be heard and the numbers of people and strength of feeling to be felt by politicians and policymakers.
NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Please can everyone do the CWIS consultation! We need our voices to be heard and the numbers of people and strength of feeling to be felt by politicians and policymakers.
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Every time Labour attacks the Greens, Green Party membership increases 😂😂😂
December 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Every time Labour attacks the Greens, Green Party membership increases 😂😂😂
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Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We've signed a letter to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3 with 50+ other groups across the country
NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We've signed a letter to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3 with 50+ other groups across the country
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Copenhagen 🇩🇰 cyclists saved society $1.61 per mile traveled in 2022. Cars cost society $0.29 per mile traveled.
December 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Copenhagen 🇩🇰 cyclists saved society $1.61 per mile traveled in 2022. Cars cost society $0.29 per mile traveled.
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Large-scale new housing developments MUST be connected to public transport from Day 1.
A new article by our Head of External Affairs:
A new article by our Head of External Affairs:
Embedding public transport in new developments: time to adopt a new approach? — Bus Centre of Excellence
With five major transport bills and two related ones progressing through Parliament, transport has, unusually, become the busiest area of legislative activity this session. That should be welcomed.…
www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Large-scale new housing developments MUST be connected to public transport from Day 1.
A new article by our Head of External Affairs:
A new article by our Head of External Affairs:
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Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England
Exclusive: Groups including British Cycling call for active travel strategy to be put on equal footing with road and rail
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...