@styrrellou.bsky.social
Such irony that « freeing up funding for more roads » at the expense of public transport will do the opposite of freeing up roads from congestion.
Shovel-ready Luas and Dart projects delayed “to free up funding for more roads”
The Government is delaying shovel-ready public transport projects such as Dart+ South West and Luas Finglas in order "to free up funding for more roads", the Green Party's transport spokesperson, Cllr Feljin Jose, has…
The Government is delaying shovel-ready public transport projects such as Dart+ South West and Luas Finglas in order "to free up funding for more roads", the Green Party's transport spokesperson, Cllr Feljin Jose, has…
Shovel-ready Luas and Dart projects delayed “to free up funding for more roads”
The Government is delaying shovel-ready public transport projects such as Dart+ South West and Luas Finglas in order "to free up funding for more roads", the Green Party's transport spokesperson, Cllr Feljin Jose, has claimed. He said that this is a "disaster" that large new areas of housing in Dublin -- including a development of nearly 900 homes approved in Adamstown today and the major housing project at Poolbeg -- were being left without the promised transport links, forcing more people into cars on the capital's congested roads.
irishcycle.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Such irony that « freeing up funding for more roads » at the expense of public transport will do the opposite of freeing up roads from congestion.
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“This isn’t about choosing between the economy and the environment. It’s about recognising that the economy is embedded within the environment, and that the health of the nation depends on the living systems that sustain us.”
https://bit.ly/4ajrZW5
https://bit.ly/4ajrZW5
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
“This isn’t about choosing between the economy and the environment. It’s about recognising that the economy is embedded within the environment, and that the health of the nation depends on the living systems that sustain us.”
https://bit.ly/4ajrZW5
https://bit.ly/4ajrZW5
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Today, I saw a driver overtake a stopped bus and plough through a pedestrian crossing. He beeped three times as he sped though. The beeping was to warn people because, as he had overtaken a bus, he had zero visibility of who was about to step out onto the crossing.
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today, I saw a driver overtake a stopped bus and plough through a pedestrian crossing. He beeped three times as he sped though. The beeping was to warn people because, as he had overtaken a bus, he had zero visibility of who was about to step out onto the crossing.
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
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CONSUME MORE, SCUM, THE SHARE PRICE WON’T GROW ITSELF
If a phone still works fine, it’s not “device hoarding” to keep using it. It’s common sense.
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
CONSUME MORE, SCUM, THE SHARE PRICE WON’T GROW ITSELF
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"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
These are not « accidents », they the result of dangerous machinery being improperly used. Of course the perpetrator didn’t deliberately kill, and I don’t particularly have a problem with a suspended sentence but she shouldn’t be back on the road in 6 years. The default should be a lifetime ban.
What a load of victim-blaming nonsense.
No amount of high-viz clothing can protect you from drivers like this: www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
No amount of high-viz clothing can protect you from drivers like this: www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
These are not « accidents », they the result of dangerous machinery being improperly used. Of course the perpetrator didn’t deliberately kill, and I don’t particularly have a problem with a suspended sentence but she shouldn’t be back on the road in 6 years. The default should be a lifetime ban.
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All the hi-vis in the world isn't keeping me safe from people speeding, people on their phones and people not paying attention, red light breaking while they're driving.
Do better lads
Do better lads
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
All the hi-vis in the world isn't keeping me safe from people speeding, people on their phones and people not paying attention, red light breaking while they're driving.
Do better lads
Do better lads
« Remember kids, always wear your hi-vis so that when a distracted driver drives into you @garda.ie can’t blame you » - though they’ll still try. Seriously how about more publicity campaigns on driver behaviour, or a legal campaign against car bloat and/or large entertainment screens in vehicles?
I know far too many people who have been knocked off their bikes, and not once has it happened because of poor visibility or because they were not lit up enough. In each case, it was the fault of dangerous driving and/or dangerous infrastructure.
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
« Remember kids, always wear your hi-vis so that when a distracted driver drives into you @garda.ie can’t blame you » - though they’ll still try. Seriously how about more publicity campaigns on driver behaviour, or a legal campaign against car bloat and/or large entertainment screens in vehicles?
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Putin and Russia are counting on their asset, the US Government, giving them the win in Ukraine that their overrated and incompetent army couldn’t deliver.
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Putin and Russia are counting on their asset, the US Government, giving them the win in Ukraine that their overrated and incompetent army couldn’t deliver.
Obviously there’s the headline here - the importance of reliability and predictability in transport options - but also the link to affordability: this student lives three hours away, maybe spending more time on buses than in lectures during their degree. The logistics shouldn’t be the challenge!
My 4th year students present projects on decarbonisation of transport at 10am. They have lived experience in how far we have to come: I got a 7:20am email from a student whose 6:53am bus didn't arrive, meaning they won't make it for 10am. Happy World Sustainable Transport Day.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Obviously there’s the headline here - the importance of reliability and predictability in transport options - but also the link to affordability: this student lives three hours away, maybe spending more time on buses than in lectures during their degree. The logistics shouldn’t be the challenge!
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Peter Etedgui, a Jewish former classmate of Nigel Farage, says he is angered by Reform leader claiming his recollection of racist bullying is untrue. Two former classmates bsck Etedgui's challenge to Farage's (partial) denial among 20 who recalled Farage's conduct then
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Peter Etedgui, a Jewish former classmate of Nigel Farage, says he is angered by Reform leader claiming his recollection of racist bullying is untrue. Two former classmates bsck Etedgui's challenge to Farage's (partial) denial among 20 who recalled Farage's conduct then
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The EU really needs to get its act together on so many fronts...
Sweden's foreign minister claimed last week that Europe has imported more from Russia during the war than it has spent supporting Ukraine. A review of the numbers suggests she is right.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/4VIw
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/4VIw
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The EU really needs to get its act together on so many fronts...
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Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Yes. There’s great work here, support it if you can.
If you don't subscribe to IrishCycle, then you should.
“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Yes. There’s great work here, support it if you can.
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If you don't subscribe to IrishCycle, then you should.
“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly higher than it is now.-- If you are not subscribed, please subscribe today.-- If you are subscribed, please consider taking your subscription to the next level.
irishcycle.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
If you don't subscribe to IrishCycle, then you should.
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Aideen’s story has sparked an overwhelming response, showing the real impact that pavement parking has on people’s daily lives across the UK.
This is why we are campaigning to end pavement parking.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/shaken-birmingham-woman-calls-pavement-32904943
This is why we are campaigning to end pavement parking.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/shaken-birmingham-woman-calls-pavement-32904943
Woman calls for pavement parking ban after falling out wheelchair on school run
Aideen Blackborough was left lying in the road after being forced to manoeuvre her way around a vehicle blocking the pavement in Great Barr
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Aideen’s story has sparked an overwhelming response, showing the real impact that pavement parking has on people’s daily lives across the UK.
This is why we are campaigning to end pavement parking.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/shaken-birmingham-woman-calls-pavement-32904943
This is why we are campaigning to end pavement parking.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/shaken-birmingham-woman-calls-pavement-32904943
In West Cork we have alleged cycling infrastructure that includes shared paths where the mobility path gives way not just to every side road but every private entrance. I saw very similar marking on the great western greenway (though it was better on Achill). Not good enough for 2025.
Celbridge Hazelhatch “Mobility Corridor” — AKA a road with poor junctions for cycling
Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge…
Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge…
Celbridge Hazelhatch “Mobility Corridor” — AKA a road with poor junctions for cycling
Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station, which is to get upgraded with Dart services sometime in the future. Besides housing already in place along part of the road and more housing zoned along it, the road has no bus stops.
irishcycle.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In West Cork we have alleged cycling infrastructure that includes shared paths where the mobility path gives way not just to every side road but every private entrance. I saw very similar marking on the great western greenway (though it was better on Achill). Not good enough for 2025.
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Moscow's guilty men in the White House are trying to destroy Ukraine and weaken Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
Another Day, Another Russian-US Attempt to Betray Ukraine and Destroy Europe
The Putin-Trump surrender plan will lay the groundwork for Russia to expand its attacks on other parts of Europe
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Moscow's guilty men in the White House are trying to destroy Ukraine and weaken Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
This ties in well with @ccriadoperez.bsky.social excellent « Invisible Women ». Historically typical male commuting - hub & spoke one round trip per day - modelled and accounted for, chained, multiple trips likely to be women not. Leaving the most precarious most forced into expensive car ownership.
For centuries, cities have been planned by and for able-bodied, gainfully-employed men.
Feminist urban planning isn’t proposing the opposite, but a model that considers all stages of human life, from infancy to old age, without giving greater importance to the productive-work stage.
bit.ly/49uev9N
Feminist urban planning isn’t proposing the opposite, but a model that considers all stages of human life, from infancy to old age, without giving greater importance to the productive-work stage.
bit.ly/49uev9N
November 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This ties in well with @ccriadoperez.bsky.social excellent « Invisible Women ». Historically typical male commuting - hub & spoke one round trip per day - modelled and accounted for, chained, multiple trips likely to be women not. Leaving the most precarious most forced into expensive car ownership.
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When you are a hard core capitalist, but you won't say no to socialist subsidies.
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When you are a hard core capitalist, but you won't say no to socialist subsidies.
There just isn’t a violin tiny enough. Maybe paying their taxes rather than investing in avoidance schemes would help these poor people?
The fear of not having enough money is familiar. But there’s a quieter struggle at the top: feeling uncomfortable with having too much, says money psychotherapist Vicky Reynal ⬇️
Why my ultra-rich clients are ashamed of their wealth
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
There just isn’t a violin tiny enough. Maybe paying their taxes rather than investing in avoidance schemes would help these poor people?
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Hoy en...
Lo que podría ser VS Lo que es.
📍La Gran Vía de Madrid 🌳🍂
Lo que podría ser VS Lo que es.
📍La Gran Vía de Madrid 🌳🍂
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hoy en...
Lo que podría ser VS Lo que es.
📍La Gran Vía de Madrid 🌳🍂
Lo que podría ser VS Lo que es.
📍La Gran Vía de Madrid 🌳🍂
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"L’histoire de Michael Mann, c’est un peu celle d’un guitariste devenu rock star presque à son insu" ["Michael Mann's story..a guitarist who became a rock star almost without realizing it."] | My interview w/ @natmayer.bsky.social @futurasciences.bsky.social: www.futura-sciences.com/planete/actu...
Attaques, procès, pressions : comment Michael Mann est devenu malgré lui l’une des voix les plus écoutées du climat (interview)
L’histoire de Michael Mann, c’est un peu celle d’un guitariste devenu rock star presque à son insu. Celle d’un climatologue qui, sans le vouloir, a été propulsé sur le devant de la scène. Une posit...
www.futura-sciences.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"L’histoire de Michael Mann, c’est un peu celle d’un guitariste devenu rock star presque à son insu" ["Michael Mann's story..a guitarist who became a rock star almost without realizing it."] | My interview w/ @natmayer.bsky.social @futurasciences.bsky.social: www.futura-sciences.com/planete/actu...
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This is interesting — a recent study of mode share (the % share of transportation trips by car, transit, walking, biking etc) relative to city size and income levels in almost 800 cities in 61 countries. Interesting results. HT @davidzipper.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is interesting — a recent study of mode share (the % share of transportation trips by car, transit, walking, biking etc) relative to city size and income levels in almost 800 cities in 61 countries. Interesting results. HT @davidzipper.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.