Absolutely crackers. bsky.app/profile/marm...

Interesting study, open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... bsky.app/profile/unio...

Tick tock! Early bird rate ends tomorrow midnight CET bsky.app/profile/stra...

Designed by Jim Eyre of WilkinsonEyre architects, who also gave us the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the roof of Stratford station. bsky.app/profile/hack...

It’s the bicentenary of the first powered rail journey, so to celebrate here’s some of the stunning railway viaducts near where my UK family live, in Cornwall. #rail200 (The mighty Albert Bridge opened across the Tamar just 34 years after that first trip - astonishing!)

I took this video of a digital artwork in Schipol airport years and years ago, and just came across the file on my laptop. Still love it! 🕝

This article from a UK Councillor on how he is engaging with school children about road safety around their schools makes for a valuable and practical engagement guide: bsky.app/profile/tyne... @tynetom.bsky.social

Autumn has started, bringing plenty of rain. But does that mean the Dutch put away their bicycles for the season, as people do in so many other countries? Judge for yourself in my new short: Amsterdam Cycling in the Rain. youtube.com/shorts/CKXst...

Someone in Melbourne knew *exactly* what they were doing when they ordered these bike racks…

We recently sent our September newsletter. Not signed up? You'll get a free copy of our case study when you subscribe. Learn how the Amsterdam Metro caused a riot - and how a city responded: www.strategic-cities.com/home/#subscr...

I'm delighted with the response to our new course with @urbancyclinginstitute.org "Engaging Communities for Changing Streets". Join us in Amsterdam next April! Early bird registration closes soon: urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

This story is *wild*! Public servants in the roads arm of Sydney's transport authority admit they MISLED their Minister so they could quietly cut planned walking, cycling and safety improvements at a major city intersection:

Cycled to lunch with an old work friend today, for a long overdue catch up. The sun came out. I saw a bird I’ve not seen in my neighbourhood before. Everything was nice. That’s all.

London's famous Oxford St will go car-free today, as Mayor @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social plans a permanent move. BBC London journalist Tom Edwards charts the power and politics of pedestrianisation: www.bbc.com/news/article...

Join me for this *free* webinar to explore new research mapping community sentiment about a controversial cycleway, after the 'bikelash' dust settles: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c8065...

The effect of car dependency: in 1940, Basil Rathbone was photographed wearing an overcoat outside his home. As more men relied on cars, overcoats became shorter to accommodate drivers. Today, the right is marketed as an "overcoat," even if it would've been considered more sport coat length in 1940.

What do people think about a cycleway, after the 'bikelash' dust has settled? Their answers may surprise you... Register for this *free* webinar exploring new research: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c8065...

What do people think about a cycleway, after the 'bikelash' dust has settled? Their answers may surprise you... Register for this *free* webinar exploring new research: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c8065...

🎶 🎵 “In 666 there lives a Mr Miller, He's our local vicar and a serial killer…”

Utrecht by night 🤩🥰

What would happen to England if train ticket prices were set by someone who wants lots of people to ride trains? I once had an empty car to myself for £80 and thought: This could have been 40 people each paying £2. Instead, those people are on competing buses on the motorway.

One more lane will fix it! 😜 bsky.app/profile/prj4...

"Oxford’s experience is extreme, but shows how easily the conversation between a city and its citizens can unravel, how change provokes resistance, and how certain voices can stop progress." @urbancyclinginstitute.org urbancyclinginstitute.substack.com/p/why-we-cre...

Worldwide Clinical Trials? Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust? Women’s Water Closet?!! “WWCT” is a v poorly thought out branding move for Sustrans… bsky.app/profile/carl...

Interesting new research from @lukaszdrozda.bsky.social on the narratives of populist activists in 🇵🇱 🇪🇪 & 🇺🇦, who demand the "right to the city" - but for drivers: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🔓 Open Access

There's still time to catch the early bird rate for "Engaging Communities for Changing Streets" with @urbancyclinginstitute.org Let's beat bikelash together! See you in Amsterdam? Register: urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

It’s nice out.

Christopher Janney’s 1995 artwork REACH (34th St, NYC) turns a subway platform into a giant instrument. When passengers reach up, it plays a tone, leading strangers to wave to each other. I first saw this 10 years ago, and still think about it. More of this sort of thing! youtu.be/0oM2iLDEknI?...

Christopher Janney’s 1995 artwork REACH (34th St, NYC) turns a subway platform into a giant instrument. When passengers reach up, it plays a tone, leading strangers to wave to each other. I first saw this 10 years ago, and still think about it. More of this sort of thing! youtu.be/0oM2iLDEknI?...

Sydney’s festival of urbanism is coming up, and this session looks like a great discussion: www.festivalofurbanism.com/events/fou20...

Plot twist: Pyongyang actually has amazing cycle paths. bsky.app/profile/road...

Lord Mayor of Sydney officially opens Oxford Street cycleway on Sydney’s “golden gay mile”, with drag queens, live music and a mass ride! Thank you @clovermoore.bsky.social 🌈 🚲

Starting in 2-hours! Not yet signed up? It’s not too late: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/591dd5...

The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️ ✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3 ✔️ Protect children ✔️ Reduce crashes ✔️ Lower noise ✔️ Boost walking & cycling

What do we all think this Australian Ford advert is *really* about then? 🧐 youtu.be/mmlXLM-XHMg?...

Just another relatable National Trust sign

Shout out to the people from Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Hungary (and one extremely early riser from California) who have signed up for our webinar. Let's go! bsky.app/profile/stra...

I have been lusting over this book for more than a year, and today my own copy arrived. It is going to rain all weekend here in Sydney, so perfect timing.

Not one, not two, not three, but #five reasons and #more for why you should #join our brand new in-person #course, 'Enaging Communities for Changing Streets' led by Mark Ames! Swipe to learn more --> Grab your #earlybird spot today at urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

7:30 AM, Soho, London. If there was ever any question about the fastest way to get from A to B in the middle of a vast city, these incredible men and women demonstrate the answer. ❤️ London Ambulance

Lots of interest in this webinar I am hosting, I'm delighted to see people registering from around the world! bsky.app/profile/stra...

"coordinated misinformation, pushback from powerful lobbies, and media narratives designed to derail her agenda" Fascinating insights about the Mayor of Paris in this article by @adamtranter.bsky.social micromobilitybiz.com/five-things-...

Astronaut Neil Armstrong visits the Wright Brothers' home and cycle shop at the Greenfield Village Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, 1979 Happy #BicycleBirthday, Neil! August 5 (1930-2012)

“Nobody cycles in Sydney in winter”

Join me and @jamesgleave1.bsky.social next Thursday for a free chat about the politics of sustainable transport, and what his research has found Councillors *really* want. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/591dd5...

It’s the start of a new week, and in Sydney it has finally stopped raining. Up and at ‘em!

The most common complaint heard about Open Newbury St these days… “Why isn’t this permanent?” 📍Boston

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WHY ARE BRITISH RAIL JOURNEYS SO EXPENSIVE AND SHIT? (Don't @ me) bsky.app/profile/seat...

How can you effectively navigate the politics of sustainable transport? Come to this free webinar with jamesgleave1.bsky.social as we dive deep into how to 'win friends and influence Councillors' events.teams.microsoft.com/event/591dd5...