Simon_does_policy_stuff
@simondoespolicy.bsky.social
Works in policy and public affairs around active travel, cycling infrastructure, sustainability and public health. Previously housing & homelessness, international development, addiction & recovery. Vegan. 💚 Late yoga convert. 🕉️ Bi. 🏳️🌈
As we start a new month, I am so proud of our organisation. Despite being a small third-sector player, @cyclinguk.bsky.social has cracked the pot-hole crisis with a staggering piece of innovation that will save the tax payer millions... 😁
www.cyclinguk.org/news/2016033...
www.cyclinguk.org/news/2016033...
Proof is in the pudding for Cycling UK’s miracle pothole filler
Cycling UK today unveiled a revolutionary plan to fix potholes across the UK which will benefit cyclists and save the Government millions of pounds in road maintenance costs.
www.cyclinguk.org
April 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
As we start a new month, I am so proud of our organisation. Despite being a small third-sector player, @cyclinguk.bsky.social has cracked the pot-hole crisis with a staggering piece of innovation that will save the tax payer millions... 😁
www.cyclinguk.org/news/2016033...
www.cyclinguk.org/news/2016033...
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✨🚲 My Ride. Our Right. 🚲✨
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
March 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
✨🚲 My Ride. Our Right. 🚲✨
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
It's the sunniest week of the year so far, so *obviously* I'm going to Birmingham... 🙄
March 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's the sunniest week of the year so far, so *obviously* I'm going to Birmingham... 🙄
There are worse places to work...
I had office envy yesterday visiting @green-alliance.org.uk
I had office envy yesterday visiting @green-alliance.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
There are worse places to work...
I had office envy yesterday visiting @green-alliance.org.uk
I had office envy yesterday visiting @green-alliance.org.uk
It was lovely to meet @sianberry.bsky.social earlier this week - @greenparty.org.uk MP for my old stomping ground in Brighton. Energising to have such a knowledgeable and supportive ally in the campaign for better active travel infrastructure.
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM
It was lovely to meet @sianberry.bsky.social earlier this week - @greenparty.org.uk MP for my old stomping ground in Brighton. Energising to have such a knowledgeable and supportive ally in the campaign for better active travel infrastructure.
Had a great time yesterday at the @uk100.org reception with MPs @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social & @pollybillington.bsky.social and so many climate leaders from across local authorities. So much to do, but there is hope for active travel to play a BIG part in achieving climate outcomes.
December 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Had a great time yesterday at the @uk100.org reception with MPs @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social & @pollybillington.bsky.social and so many climate leaders from across local authorities. So much to do, but there is hope for active travel to play a BIG part in achieving climate outcomes.
Lovely article
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
A moment that changed me: A year after losing my parents, I spent Christmas Day cycling around London alone
I was in a state of intense grief and needed a break from family occasions. On my own in the city, I found companionship and adventure
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Lovely article
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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They say “We can’t do that. We’re not Amsterdam.” You reply “Amsterdam wasn’t always like that either” and show before & after transformations illustrating how the cities we admire made CHOICES, and changed. They try new excuses. You don’t accept them either. (1e van der Helststraat, 1978 & 2005)
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 AM
They say “We can’t do that. We’re not Amsterdam.” You reply “Amsterdam wasn’t always like that either” and show before & after transformations illustrating how the cities we admire made CHOICES, and changed. They try new excuses. You don’t accept them either. (1e van der Helststraat, 1978 & 2005)
Off to old London town to attend the @uk100.org reception with @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social. Looking forward to meeting council leaders with ambitions to meet their climate responsibilities and to discuss how cycling and active travel can play a crucial part in making communities healthier.
December 18, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Off to old London town to attend the @uk100.org reception with @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social. Looking forward to meeting council leaders with ambitions to meet their climate responsibilities and to discuss how cycling and active travel can play a crucial part in making communities healthier.
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P1: Ok we need a vehicle to move some kids to school
P2: How about a bus?
P1: Perfect.
P2: Lets make it big and yellow so no one misses it
P1: Great
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P2: How about a bus?
P1: Perfect.
P2: Lets make it big and yellow so no one misses it
P1: Great
1/
December 14, 2024 at 5:19 PM
P1: Ok we need a vehicle to move some kids to school
P2: How about a bus?
P1: Perfect.
P2: Lets make it big and yellow so no one misses it
P1: Great
1/
P2: How about a bus?
P1: Perfect.
P2: Lets make it big and yellow so no one misses it
P1: Great
1/
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Released today, our research found that 92% of young women want to ride a bike, but participation is 4 times lower than men of the same age.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Catcalls, aggression, male domination: Why women aren’t cycling
Women are avoiding riding bikes because Victoria’s transport networks are set up for the needs and safety perceptions of confident, physically fit men.
www.theage.com.au
December 6, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Released today, our research found that 92% of young women want to ride a bike, but participation is 4 times lower than men of the same age.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Summer's coming*!!! 🔆😎🏖️
*Kinda.
*Kinda.
Just a reminder, as you look outside and notice it's already getting dark 😱, that today is the earliest sunset of the year (15:51 in London). From tomorrow the sunsets slowwwwly start getting later again. (Sunrises don't start getting earlier until Dec 30th hence solstice on 21st.) YOU ARE WELCOME.
December 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Summer's coming*!!! 🔆😎🏖️
*Kinda.
*Kinda.
Congrats to BlueSky regular @emilykerr36.bsky.social on making @cyclinguk.bsky.social's #100WomenInCycling list for 2024!
www.cyclinguk.org/100women/2024
www.cyclinguk.org/100women/2024
100 Women in Cycling 2024 | Cycling UK
www.cyclinguk.org
December 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Congrats to BlueSky regular @emilykerr36.bsky.social on making @cyclinguk.bsky.social's #100WomenInCycling list for 2024!
www.cyclinguk.org/100women/2024
www.cyclinguk.org/100women/2024
This is great news. Now we need to better understand how to reduce the barriers to cycling in the rest of the country - including rural areas. @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social championed this theme in a Westminster Hall debate yesterday.
Great news: Cycling in London is gaining momentum.
Every day, 1.33 million journeys are made by bike in the capital—that’s an increase of 26% since 2019.
I’ll keep working hard with boroughs to make our streets even safer, encouraging more Londoners to travel on two wheels.
Every day, 1.33 million journeys are made by bike in the capital—that’s an increase of 26% since 2019.
I’ll keep working hard with boroughs to make our streets even safer, encouraging more Londoners to travel on two wheels.
December 11, 2024 at 9:26 AM
This is great news. Now we need to better understand how to reduce the barriers to cycling in the rest of the country - including rural areas. @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social championed this theme in a Westminster Hall debate yesterday.
The Welsh budget was silent on money for cycling, but the total sustainable transport budget has been slashed by over £45 million.
We're concerned the government will backpedal on the support for cycling it promised. Act now!
action.cyclinguk.org/page/162549/...
#Wales #Cymru
We're concerned the government will backpedal on the support for cycling it promised. Act now!
action.cyclinguk.org/page/162549/...
#Wales #Cymru
Save the Welsh cycling budget
I'm worried that the Welsh government could slash funding for cycling - backpedalling on its promise to tackle the climate crisis and rejuvenate our high streets.
But there’s still time to act.
As...
action.cyclinguk.org
December 11, 2024 at 9:09 AM
The Welsh budget was silent on money for cycling, but the total sustainable transport budget has been slashed by over £45 million.
We're concerned the government will backpedal on the support for cycling it promised. Act now!
action.cyclinguk.org/page/162549/...
#Wales #Cymru
We're concerned the government will backpedal on the support for cycling it promised. Act now!
action.cyclinguk.org/page/162549/...
#Wales #Cymru
What to buy the cyclist in your life this Christmas? 🤔
How about the gift of belonging, connection, and activism with a year's membership of @cyclinguk.bsky.social now with 30% off FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!
www.cyclinguk.org/join-cycling...
How about the gift of belonging, connection, and activism with a year's membership of @cyclinguk.bsky.social now with 30% off FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!
www.cyclinguk.org/join-cycling...
For a VERY limited time only: 30% off gift membership!
Still stuck on what to buy this Christmas? We're offering 30% off individual and household gift memberships
www.cyclinguk.org
December 6, 2024 at 11:57 AM
What to buy the cyclist in your life this Christmas? 🤔
How about the gift of belonging, connection, and activism with a year's membership of @cyclinguk.bsky.social now with 30% off FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!
www.cyclinguk.org/join-cycling...
How about the gift of belonging, connection, and activism with a year's membership of @cyclinguk.bsky.social now with 30% off FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!
www.cyclinguk.org/join-cycling...
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"Urbanism works when it creates a journey as desirable as the destination."
December 2, 2024 at 2:09 PM
"Urbanism works when it creates a journey as desirable as the destination."
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“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.”
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
December 2, 2024 at 3:24 AM
“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.”
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
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Had a great first day at @cyclinguk.bsky.social meeting Policy & Public Affairs colleagues on our away day. Even had time to squeeze in a cycle tour of Cambridge courtesy of @camcycle.bsky.social 🚲
December 2, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Had a great first day at @cyclinguk.bsky.social meeting Policy & Public Affairs colleagues on our away day. Even had time to squeeze in a cycle tour of Cambridge courtesy of @camcycle.bsky.social 🚲
Today is #WorldAidsDay. Thinking of those we lost, standing with those who survived the trauma and stigma, and thinking of how much there is still to do globally to #EndHIV.
December 1, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Today is #WorldAidsDay. Thinking of those we lost, standing with those who survived the trauma and stigma, and thinking of how much there is still to do globally to #EndHIV.
Well this is potentially significant...
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💥 Big news:
A cross-party group of MPs with more than 100 members is calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform (NCER) to identify a replacement for the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system.
#FairElections
💥 Big news:
A cross-party group of MPs with more than 100 members is calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform (NCER) to identify a replacement for the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system.
#FairElections
November 25, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Well this is potentially significant...
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In a city characterised by heavy traffic, London’s rapid response involves bikes
November 25, 2024 at 10:11 AM
In a city characterised by heavy traffic, London’s rapid response involves bikes
I shall be joining @cyclinguk.bsky.social next week as Interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs, and am getting rather enthused ploughing through the reading list they have sent me, including this gem on active travel from @ippr.bsky.social.
www.ippr.org/articles/str...
www.ippr.org/articles/str...
Stride and ride: England's path from laggard to leader in walking, wheeling, and cycling | IPPR
These include large returns on investment, addressing emissions from road transport, reducing regional inequalities, and improving health. Despite this, in
www.ippr.org
November 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM
I shall be joining @cyclinguk.bsky.social next week as Interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs, and am getting rather enthused ploughing through the reading list they have sent me, including this gem on active travel from @ippr.bsky.social.
www.ippr.org/articles/str...
www.ippr.org/articles/str...
Rather enjoying this episode on a future without owning cars from the 'How to Fix' podcast from @leedsunimedia.bsky.social and the Podmasters stable. Recommended listening for people advocating for active travel, public transport, and climate justice.
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
How can we build a future where we don’t need to own a car?
How To Fix... · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Rather enjoying this episode on a future without owning cars from the 'How to Fix' podcast from @leedsunimedia.bsky.social and the Podmasters stable. Recommended listening for people advocating for active travel, public transport, and climate justice.
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...