St Albans Cycle Campaign
@stacyclecampaign.bsky.social
Campaigning for cycling in particular and active travel in general in St Albans City and District
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Highways, roads and pavements
Report a fault, check roadworks and find out more about how we look after the roads and pavements in Hertfordshire.
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Potholes and other highway faults don't get fixed if they're not reported. This is the link: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/hig...
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🚆 Looking for inspiration along the #AbbeyLine?
Visit our website for everything you need to make the most of the line and our local community! 💚
Take a look ➡️ abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/
#TravelInfo #DaysOutByRail #AbbeyLineTrail #CommunityProjects
Visit our website for everything you need to make the most of the line and our local community! 💚
Take a look ➡️ abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/
#TravelInfo #DaysOutByRail #AbbeyLineTrail #CommunityProjects
Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership
The Abbey Line runs from Watford Junction, to St Albans Abbey. The line is supported by the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership, established in June 2005
abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
🚆 Looking for inspiration along the #AbbeyLine?
Visit our website for everything you need to make the most of the line and our local community! 💚
Take a look ➡️ abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/
#TravelInfo #DaysOutByRail #AbbeyLineTrail #CommunityProjects
Visit our website for everything you need to make the most of the line and our local community! 💚
Take a look ➡️ abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/
#TravelInfo #DaysOutByRail #AbbeyLineTrail #CommunityProjects
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And in Japan you cannot own a car unless you can prove to the authorities you can store it in a private parking bay or facility OFF STREET
“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 AM
And in Japan you cannot own a car unless you can prove to the authorities you can store it in a private parking bay or facility OFF STREET
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As a former delivery rider (on yer bike 1985-6), a good take by @tynetom.bsky.social.
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 AM
As a former delivery rider (on yer bike 1985-6), a good take by @tynetom.bsky.social.
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
“The tech companies taking your order have quietly profited from a system where it’s physically difficult to compete and earn a fair wage, except by attaching propulsion systems to bikes which aren’t lawful.”
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I seems like I should be re-upping this one regularly.
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I seems like I should be re-upping this one regularly.
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With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:25 AM
With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
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Whilst accepting that the Road Safety Strategy is a marathon rather than a sprint, Wales and Scotland are already a sixth of the way towards meeting the 65% reduction in KSIs with their national 20mph policies, Northern Ireland will make progress with its newly announced GDL policy. England?
The guidance is dead - long live the guidance
Some thoughts on the Road Safety Strategy and implementing 20mph limits
www.20splenty.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Whilst accepting that the Road Safety Strategy is a marathon rather than a sprint, Wales and Scotland are already a sixth of the way towards meeting the 65% reduction in KSIs with their national 20mph policies, Northern Ireland will make progress with its newly announced GDL policy. England?
E-bikes or monster-bikes? Thanks to @edi.bike for this one, highlighting Julie Minns MP speaking in praise of EPACs (that's e-bikes to you and me) and seeking legislation to deal with illegal and illegally modified 'e-bikes'.
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026...
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026...
Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : ' Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles' on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
hansard.parliament.uk
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
E-bikes or monster-bikes? Thanks to @edi.bike for this one, highlighting Julie Minns MP speaking in praise of EPACs (that's e-bikes to you and me) and seeking legislation to deal with illegal and illegally modified 'e-bikes'.
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026...
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026...
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Let’s shift the narrative: focus on drivers — with better legislation, clearer guidance and stronger communication — so harm isn’t normalised or dismissed as “cycling is risky”. It’s long past time to prevent harm, not explain it away. Less victim-blaming.
On today’s live blog:
“It is not cycling that is dangerous, but driving”: Author slams ‘be safe, be seen’ hi-vis cycling campaigns
Plus: Tulip cycle lane wars; Dodgy car drafting at the AlUla Tour; NI’s new driver laws; TT rules tinkering + lots more!
“It is not cycling that is dangerous, but driving”: Author slams ‘be safe, be seen’ hi-vis cycling campaigns
Plus: Tulip cycle lane wars; Dodgy car drafting at the AlUla Tour; NI’s new driver laws; TT rules tinkering + lots more!
“Anyone who thinks cyclists ‘come out of nowhere’ should not be in control of a vehicle”: Author slams ‘be safe, be seen’ hi-vis cycling campaigns, calls for ‘Look, don’t kill’ slogan; TT tinkering; V...
January is never going to end, is it? And on that cheery note, Ryan Mallon’s back for another cold, wet, and very windy shift rounding up all the latest cycling news on the Tuesday live blog
road.cc
February 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Let’s shift the narrative: focus on drivers — with better legislation, clearer guidance and stronger communication — so harm isn’t normalised or dismissed as “cycling is risky”. It’s long past time to prevent harm, not explain it away. Less victim-blaming.
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For decades, more sustainable & responsible cities haven’t just been possible — they’ve been common sense, logical, & ridiculously obvious! And yet we’ve failed to act, for many reasons, including that we’ve let ourselves be lied to.
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
For decades, more sustainable & responsible cities haven’t just been possible — they’ve been common sense, logical, & ridiculously obvious! And yet we’ve failed to act, for many reasons, including that we’ve let ourselves be lied to.
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
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A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
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Healthy transport needs to be easily available. Brilliant declaration led by @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social.
Transport is a public health concern.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#ActiveTravel
#Cycling
Transport is a public health concern.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#ActiveTravel
#Cycling
I led this! Please read news on "The Bristol Declaration" = massive transport + health impact. www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
Thanks @fphuk.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social @transporthealth.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social Please share! @livingstreets.bsky.social
Thanks @fphuk.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social @transporthealth.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social Please share! @livingstreets.bsky.social
Bristol Declaration on healthy transport
The Faculty of Public Health, the Royal Society of Public Health and partners are supporting the Bristol Declaration - calling for the transformation of the UK to a place where healthy transport optio...
www.fph.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Healthy transport needs to be easily available. Brilliant declaration led by @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social.
Transport is a public health concern.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#ActiveTravel
#Cycling
Transport is a public health concern.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#ActiveTravel
#Cycling
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Research shows that biking is very, very healthy for people 65+.
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
February 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Research shows that biking is very, very healthy for people 65+.
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
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Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
This is who runs this account.
February 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
This is who runs this account.
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Tiny moment of safe streets advocacy among the horrors:
Both Nicollet Ave (left, where Alex Pretti was murdered) and Portland Ave (right, where Renee Good were murdered) are among Minneapolis’ highest injury streets.
It was incredible to ride both w/ a big group (mostly) safe from drivers today.
Both Nicollet Ave (left, where Alex Pretti was murdered) and Portland Ave (right, where Renee Good were murdered) are among Minneapolis’ highest injury streets.
It was incredible to ride both w/ a big group (mostly) safe from drivers today.
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Tiny moment of safe streets advocacy among the horrors:
Both Nicollet Ave (left, where Alex Pretti was murdered) and Portland Ave (right, where Renee Good were murdered) are among Minneapolis’ highest injury streets.
It was incredible to ride both w/ a big group (mostly) safe from drivers today.
Both Nicollet Ave (left, where Alex Pretti was murdered) and Portland Ave (right, where Renee Good were murdered) are among Minneapolis’ highest injury streets.
It was incredible to ride both w/ a big group (mostly) safe from drivers today.
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The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
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Clark Gable riding on the set of the 1936 romantic comedy Love on the Run
#BicycleBirthday Clark Gable
February 1 (1901-1960)
#BicycleBirthday Clark Gable
February 1 (1901-1960)
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Clark Gable riding on the set of the 1936 romantic comedy Love on the Run
#BicycleBirthday Clark Gable
February 1 (1901-1960)
#BicycleBirthday Clark Gable
February 1 (1901-1960)
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Either you're happy for people to be killed and injured to save you a couple of minutes on your journey, or you're not. The evidence that LTNs and 20mph zones save lives is overwhelming.
January 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Either you're happy for people to be killed and injured to save you a couple of minutes on your journey, or you're not. The evidence that LTNs and 20mph zones save lives is overwhelming.
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A strange but true finding about NYC congestion pricing:
Drivers’ time savings have overwhelmingly gone to those traveling *outside* the toll zone (i.e., driving from Brooklyn to Queens or within NJ) – not those headed into Manhattan.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
Drivers’ time savings have overwhelmingly gone to those traveling *outside* the toll zone (i.e., driving from Brooklyn to Queens or within NJ) – not those headed into Manhattan.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
Congestion Pricing’s Unexpected Winners: Suburban Drivers
NYC’s controversial toll program hasn’t just sped up trips inside Manhattan, a new paper finds. It’s easing traffic in outer boroughs and neighboring counties.
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
A strange but true finding about NYC congestion pricing:
Drivers’ time savings have overwhelmingly gone to those traveling *outside* the toll zone (i.e., driving from Brooklyn to Queens or within NJ) – not those headed into Manhattan.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
Drivers’ time savings have overwhelmingly gone to those traveling *outside* the toll zone (i.e., driving from Brooklyn to Queens or within NJ) – not those headed into Manhattan.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
Still lots of howling about car parking in Harpenden. We recommend this report for the Harpenden Society highlighting congestion and car dependency and what might improve things. www.herts.ac.uk/__data/asset...
www.herts.ac.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Still lots of howling about car parking in Harpenden. We recommend this report for the Harpenden Society highlighting congestion and car dependency and what might improve things. www.herts.ac.uk/__data/asset...
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Really love this Bristol Declaration - signed by eminent public health and transport academics on how we need to shift away from car-centric planning.
The redoubtable @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social recently led the Bristol Declaration on the health impacts of car-centric planning. I was very pleased to be asked to contribute to this. You can read the declaration and its policy suggestions here: www.fph.org.uk/media/tr2bnu...
Faculty of Public Health Home
Faculty of Public Health
www.fph.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Really love this Bristol Declaration - signed by eminent public health and transport academics on how we need to shift away from car-centric planning.
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"This study found that reducing traffic stress has the biggest impact for shorter trips and in places where alternatives to driving already exist." ssti.us/2026/01/20/n...
New research shows where low stress streets make the biggest difference
Making streets less stressful for walkers and bikers is strongly associated with more walking and biking, and new research from Maryland helps clarify where those effects are most pronounced. Building...
ssti.us
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"This study found that reducing traffic stress has the biggest impact for shorter trips and in places where alternatives to driving already exist." ssti.us/2026/01/20/n...
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I led this! Please read news on "The Bristol Declaration" = massive transport + health impact. www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
Thanks @fphuk.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social @transporthealth.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social Please share! @livingstreets.bsky.social
Thanks @fphuk.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social @transporthealth.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social Please share! @livingstreets.bsky.social
Bristol Declaration on healthy transport
The Faculty of Public Health, the Royal Society of Public Health and partners are supporting the Bristol Declaration - calling for the transformation of the UK to a place where healthy transport optio...
www.fph.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I led this! Please read news on "The Bristol Declaration" = massive transport + health impact. www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
Thanks @fphuk.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social @transporthealth.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social Please share! @livingstreets.bsky.social
Thanks @fphuk.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social @transporthealth.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social Please share! @livingstreets.bsky.social
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💬 Big moment for #MyRideOurRight
Yesterday, MPs from across parties debated women’s safety while walking, wheeling, cycling and running, hearing how road design must reflect real experiences and why safety fears still deter many from cycling.
🧡 cyclinguk.org/westminster-mror
Yesterday, MPs from across parties debated women’s safety while walking, wheeling, cycling and running, hearing how road design must reflect real experiences and why safety fears still deter many from cycling.
🧡 cyclinguk.org/westminster-mror
January 28, 2026 at 6:18 PM
💬 Big moment for #MyRideOurRight
Yesterday, MPs from across parties debated women’s safety while walking, wheeling, cycling and running, hearing how road design must reflect real experiences and why safety fears still deter many from cycling.
🧡 cyclinguk.org/westminster-mror
Yesterday, MPs from across parties debated women’s safety while walking, wheeling, cycling and running, hearing how road design must reflect real experiences and why safety fears still deter many from cycling.
🧡 cyclinguk.org/westminster-mror