Hackney Cyclist
@hackneycyclist.bsky.social
Hackney-based. Advocating for cycling that’s as safe, convenient, and comfortable as it is in the Netherlands. I share my own media of Dutch street life, hoping to inspire more liveable communities everywhere.
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Right in the heart of the city what would be car parking in the UK is instead space for bike parking, greenery, and outdoor dining. When you make city centres safe and welcoming with cycle routes in every direction, you don't need endless car parks. Cities thrive when places are built for people.
Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1992 and today
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1992 and today
People will continue to cycle in the rain if you provide the infrastructure to make it safe and comfortable for them to do so. The greenery alongside cuts the risk of flooding, as well as improving the look of the street.
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
People will continue to cycle in the rain if you provide the infrastructure to make it safe and comfortable for them to do so. The greenery alongside cuts the risk of flooding, as well as improving the look of the street.
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Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today. Urban space is finite. When cities prioritize people over car storage, streets can support local businesses, active transport, and community life.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today. Urban space is finite. When cities prioritize people over car storage, streets can support local businesses, active transport, and community life.
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The only danger to pedestrians at floating bus stops are motor vehicles
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The only danger to pedestrians at floating bus stops are motor vehicles
The only danger to pedestrians at floating bus stops are motor vehicles
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The only danger to pedestrians at floating bus stops are motor vehicles
Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today. Urban space is finite. When cities prioritize people over car storage, streets can support local businesses, active transport, and community life.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today. Urban space is finite. When cities prioritize people over car storage, streets can support local businesses, active transport, and community life.
This Dutch hospital integrates active transportation into healthcare access, offering two large dedicated bicycle parking areas for patients traveling to appointments
January 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
This Dutch hospital integrates active transportation into healthcare access, offering two large dedicated bicycle parking areas for patients traveling to appointments
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Hi everyone - it seems there’s been a targeted campaign against this plan for protected cycle lanes on Bayswater Road. If you look back through the consultation it had 400 negative responses in 24 hours 😨
Londoners on bikes, we’d love to hear from you in this. Please take a moment … 1/2
Londoners on bikes, we’d love to hear from you in this. Please take a moment … 1/2
⏰⚠️⏰⚠️ ALERT! The Bayswater road consultation is under heavy threat despite the obvious benefits. The weekend saw 400+ responses and it's IMPERITIVE we show strong support ahead of the WEDS 28th DEADLINE. Please take a moment to add your voice here: cmsbayswaterroad.commonplace.is/en-GB/
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Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3: Bayswater Road
The Bayswater Road Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3 scheme looks to enhance cycling and pedestrian facilities in both directions along Bayswater Road, from Palace Court to Lancaster Terrace.
cmsbayswaterroad.commonplace.is
January 27, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Hi everyone - it seems there’s been a targeted campaign against this plan for protected cycle lanes on Bayswater Road. If you look back through the consultation it had 400 negative responses in 24 hours 😨
Londoners on bikes, we’d love to hear from you in this. Please take a moment … 1/2
Londoners on bikes, we’d love to hear from you in this. Please take a moment … 1/2
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Halvemaansteeg, Amsterdam in 1979 and today.
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
January 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Halvemaansteeg, Amsterdam in 1979 and today.
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
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Eerste Sweelinckstraat, Amsterdam in 1986 and today. From a car park to a street with seating, bike parking, trees, and space for kids to play. Same street, different priorities. Proof that cities can change and that when politicians choose people over cars, streets become communities.
January 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Eerste Sweelinckstraat, Amsterdam in 1986 and today. From a car park to a street with seating, bike parking, trees, and space for kids to play. Same street, different priorities. Proof that cities can change and that when politicians choose people over cars, streets become communities.
Halvemaansteeg, Amsterdam in 1979 and today.
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
January 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Halvemaansteeg, Amsterdam in 1979 and today.
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
From being dominated by cars with barely any space for people to a car-free area with cafés and cycleways.
Nothing natural about car dominance - it was a choice, and so was undoing it
Haarlem, NL.
When they built an underground bike parking garage by the station they turned the old bike parking into a new public square. Then they removed motor traffic from the main road & made it a cycleway, with a bus-only road alongside.
Cities get nicer when you design for people, not cars.
When they built an underground bike parking garage by the station they turned the old bike parking into a new public square. Then they removed motor traffic from the main road & made it a cycleway, with a bus-only road alongside.
Cities get nicer when you design for people, not cars.
January 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Haarlem, NL.
When they built an underground bike parking garage by the station they turned the old bike parking into a new public square. Then they removed motor traffic from the main road & made it a cycleway, with a bus-only road alongside.
Cities get nicer when you design for people, not cars.
When they built an underground bike parking garage by the station they turned the old bike parking into a new public square. Then they removed motor traffic from the main road & made it a cycleway, with a bus-only road alongside.
Cities get nicer when you design for people, not cars.
Leidseplein, Amsterdam in 1972 and today. The entire area has been cleared of motor traffic, now only accessible to pedestrians, trams and bikes. Underneath the square a large bike parking garage has been constructed
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Leidseplein, Amsterdam in 1972 and today. The entire area has been cleared of motor traffic, now only accessible to pedestrians, trams and bikes. Underneath the square a large bike parking garage has been constructed
Eerste Sweelinckstraat, Amsterdam in 1986 and today. From a car park to a street with seating, bike parking, trees, and space for kids to play. Same street, different priorities. Proof that cities can change and that when politicians choose people over cars, streets become communities.
January 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Eerste Sweelinckstraat, Amsterdam in 1986 and today. From a car park to a street with seating, bike parking, trees, and space for kids to play. Same street, different priorities. Proof that cities can change and that when politicians choose people over cars, streets become communities.
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This shouldn’t be remarkable.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This shouldn’t be remarkable.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
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Listen to Derek Clifford, 50 year longstanding resident of Bethnal Green, talk about the transformative effect of the LTN residents just saved from being ripped out. #LTNs #StreetsForPeople
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Listen to Derek Clifford, 50 year longstanding resident of Bethnal Green, talk about the transformative effect of the LTN residents just saved from being ripped out. #LTNs #StreetsForPeople
Worth noting that whilst the changes here are great, the "today" layout, using asphalt on the roadway is now outdated and all these streets will be upgraded over the next two years
January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Worth noting that whilst the changes here are great, the "today" layout, using asphalt on the roadway is now outdated and all these streets will be upgraded over the next two years
BBC London TV report on @saveoursaferstreets.org historic victory last night, stating that "LTNs have been hugely unpopular" whilst interviewing local residents who love them and failing to mention these LTNs received over two thirds approval in the original consultation.
January 23, 2026 at 10:19 AM
BBC London TV report on @saveoursaferstreets.org historic victory last night, stating that "LTNs have been hugely unpopular" whilst interviewing local residents who love them and failing to mention these LTNs received over two thirds approval in the original consultation.
Gerard Doustraat, Amsterdam in 1988 and today
January 22, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Gerard Doustraat, Amsterdam in 1988 and today
This shouldn’t be remarkable.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This shouldn’t be remarkable.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
Protected cycle tracks let primary school age children cycle safely on main roads - on their own.
Every city can do this.
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Court of Appeal just ruled Tower Hamlets DECISION to remove the Bethnal Green LTN is UNLAWFUL.
Councils can't remove without going through proper process & getting Mayor of London's approval.
This is a MASSIVE precedent for London. Years of work vindicated.
#SaveOurSaferStreets
#LTN
Councils can't remove without going through proper process & getting Mayor of London's approval.
This is a MASSIVE precedent for London. Years of work vindicated.
#SaveOurSaferStreets
#LTN
January 22, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Court of Appeal just ruled Tower Hamlets DECISION to remove the Bethnal Green LTN is UNLAWFUL.
Councils can't remove without going through proper process & getting Mayor of London's approval.
This is a MASSIVE precedent for London. Years of work vindicated.
#SaveOurSaferStreets
#LTN
Councils can't remove without going through proper process & getting Mayor of London's approval.
This is a MASSIVE precedent for London. Years of work vindicated.
#SaveOurSaferStreets
#LTN
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As Dutch cities continue to grow, space is being reallocated to walking, cycling and public transport. Across the Netherlands, the role of the private car is being reconsidered. New blog post and video.
When Space Runs Out: Rethinking the Role of the Car in Dutch Cities
Dutch cities are changing rapidly. One of the aims of this blog is to document that change, and there is plenty of work ahead. Much of what I record involves changes to streets: a before-and-after of a reconstructed street is relatively easy to capture in images. Shiny new cycling bridges can steal the show, and a new continuous-cycle route perhaps even more so.
bicycledutch.wordpress.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
As Dutch cities continue to grow, space is being reallocated to walking, cycling and public transport. Across the Netherlands, the role of the private car is being reconsidered. New blog post and video.
Nescio Bridge, Amsterdam: Designed by British architects, this cycle/pedestrian bridge cost £6.5m (€9.5m) in 2005.
By comparison, London projects:
• Garden Bridge: never built, but £53m spent
• Thames cable car: £60m
• Thames cycle bridge: scrapped after £600m estimate
• Silvertown Tunnel: £2.2bn
By comparison, London projects:
• Garden Bridge: never built, but £53m spent
• Thames cable car: £60m
• Thames cycle bridge: scrapped after £600m estimate
• Silvertown Tunnel: £2.2bn
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Nescio Bridge, Amsterdam: Designed by British architects, this cycle/pedestrian bridge cost £6.5m (€9.5m) in 2005.
By comparison, London projects:
• Garden Bridge: never built, but £53m spent
• Thames cable car: £60m
• Thames cycle bridge: scrapped after £600m estimate
• Silvertown Tunnel: £2.2bn
By comparison, London projects:
• Garden Bridge: never built, but £53m spent
• Thames cable car: £60m
• Thames cycle bridge: scrapped after £600m estimate
• Silvertown Tunnel: £2.2bn
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam in 1977 and today
January 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam in 1977 and today
Over a quarter of the way through all this
January 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Over a quarter of the way through all this