The guys at @transportaction.bsky.social really need your help to challenge the insane cuts to activetravel funding. Please contribute and share this page if you can help! buff.ly/8wGky9R #sustainabletravel #micromobility #futuretransport

Want to save up to £1,000 a year on transport costs? 💰 Switching to cycling for everyday trips could be the answer! Explore the financial (and health) benefits of utility cycling in our new blog post. buff.ly/nkrS1pL #SaveMoney #CycleMore

1/2 Noticing clearer roads? Many independent schools across the country have broken up this week Our analysis on Herne Hill junction, SE London, shows that private school traffic has a significant impact on bus journey times & air pollution www.solvetheschoolrun.org/post/private...

Burn 300-600 calories per hour while running errands! 🔥 Find out how utility cycling can help you stay fit, save money, and have fun - all at the same time. Read our latest blog post here: buff.ly/nkrS1pL #UtilityCycling #HealthyLiving

Over 9,300 schoolchildren in Devon will receive Bikeability cycle training this financial year, thanks to a funding award of £451,000. buff.ly/WZ2zTLR #Bridgwater #activetravel #cycling

Feeling stressed? Hop on your bike! Regular cyclists report feeling happier and less stressed than non-cyclists. Learn how utility cycling can boost your mental health in our new article. buff.ly/nkrS1pL #MentalHealthMatters #CyclingBenefits

Did you know that cycling to work can lower your risk of premature death by 41%? 🚴‍♀️💪 Discover more surprising health benefits of everyday cycling in our latest blog post! buff.ly/nkrS1pL #CyclingForHealth #ActiveCommute

This is very sad indeed. Our thoughts are with the victim's family. 😢 'Man named and charged with causing death of cyclist in Taunton crash'

'Key cycle link across Somerset Levels could be enhanced' between Glastonbury and Wells thanks to commitment to #activetravel by @SomersetCouncil 👏 buff.ly/4hao2De #Space4Cycling #drivelesscyclemore

Great to see Cllr Brian Smedley, @cllr-leigh-redman.bsky.social , Bridgwater Town Mayor and others fighting to get the Celebration Mile works done in the least disruptive way possible. 👏 buff.ly/3QCubNu #Bridgwater #activetravel #cycling

Proper bike parking is so important if we want people to get on their bikes. We're very happy that Somerset Council refused this planning application, which would have seen bike parking REMOVED in favour of bin stores! A bonkers idea, rightly quashed. buff.ly/3QFU4fe #Bridgwater #activetravel

Curious about ebikes? Here's a chance to try before you buy 👇 buff.ly/43fX61e+ #active#activetravel #sustainabletravel #micromobility

Don't forget! Our new monthly cross-town ride starts tomorrow! Strictly no lycra! 👉 buff.ly/4hvriJY #Bridgw#Bridgwater #activetravel #cycling

'Treasury unlocks £300 million for local authority cycling and walking schemes' 👉 buff.ly/3ENtuOP #Bridg#Bridgwater #activetravel #cycling

As cars get bigger, so do the risks. People, (and children especially) hit by larger cars when walking or cycling are far less likely to survive. Help us put a stop to #carspreading. Learn more at cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/

All cyclists fear a close pass, but should they be more fearful of the drivers of certain cars? 👉 https://buff.ly/3WRtgMD #sharetheroads #safestreetsnow #sharethecity #onelesscar

Frustrated by bike lanes that come to an abrupt end? You're not alone. Here's an excellent article on it from @adamtranter.bsky.social 👉 https://buff.ly/4jJHV6s #activetravel #sustainabletravel #netzero #futuretransport

Why won't the authorities take #activetravel investment seriously? 'Cyclists furious at “easy, non-car disruptive” decision to “do up the one bike path we already have” ' https://buff.ly/4hlXbor #activetravel #cycling

when we build new homes and new estates, “we are baking in something for generations to come.” Get it right first time and generations can enjoy the fruits of that effort. Read what @sustrans.bsky.social CEO and @lauralaker.bsky.social have to say on it 👉 https://buff.ly/4hmYdRf #activetravel

Don't get caught short if you get a puncture... make sure you have a sturdy pump. Here's BikeRadar's pick of the best 👉 https://buff.ly/42tB8rg #betterbybike #cyclinglifestyle #gobybike #bikelife #choosecycling

...on a street in #Bridgwater (2nd shot)

Do you want to see more investment in #activetravel? Tell the government 👉 https://buff.ly/40J2Cbd #sustainabletravel #micromobility #futuretransport @cyclinguk.bsky.social

What do you think of this? 'Cyclists to face education course or fine for 10 new offences — including "dangerous" riding, cycling "without due care and attention" and riding without lights at night' 👉 https://buff.ly/40SZnOk #activetravel #cycling

“Bicycle Redistribution Point”: Spoof sign highlights train station’s bike theft problem, as designer slams police inaction and lack of security for cyclists https://buff.ly/42tryVy #betterbybike #cyclinglifestyle #gobybike #bikelife #choosecycling

A brand new charity ride is coming to Bridgwater this year! Youth Adventure Trust are holding the first ever Somerset Cycle. Choose your distance, set yourself a challenge and raise vital funds for local young people. Find details and sign up here 👉 https://buff.ly/41y2ZWZ

🏡 New homes shouldn’t mean more car traffic. We need housing developments designed for walking, cycling, & public transport—not car dependence. Together with our partners, our campaign is pushing for smarter, sustainable planning. 📧 Tell your MP to support this vision 👉 #LowTrafficVision

This sums up the the road justice system in Scotland in one sentence, "What I find amazing with the sentencing guidelines is that there is so much emphasis put on allowing the drivers back on the road." This needs to change. Driving is a privilege, not a right. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A good reminder that cycle lanes and footpaths don't appear congested as they (mostly) allow people to move through quickly and efficiently. Video taken from charlemont luas stop on a rainy morning.

There can be lots of gatekeeping in the cycling community so just remember that when it comes to biking there are only two rules: Wear what you want. Ride what you want. Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

We campaign against expensive, damaging road schemes that just push the congestion problem away for a few years... Like the Lower Thames Crossing, mentioned by Rachel Reeves this morning. Stay up to date by signing up for our monthly newsletter transportactionnetwork.org.uk/sign-up/

Who says you can't deliver goods without a van? Since 2022, Amazon has made more than 150 million deliveries using electric vans and cargo bikes in the UK alone! Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/4hqxwuh #activetravel #sustainabletravel #micromobility #futuretransport

Looking for a new way to see the town and meet people? Look no further! Starting from 1 March, we'll be holding a 'bike bus' across town on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for as much or as little as you like. Full details on our events page: https://buff.ly/4hvriJY

Four years for a reckless child killer who killed a baby in a pram when she lost control of her car. Just four years. No lifteme driving ban either. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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🚴‍♂️ Do you cycle to work? If so, we’d love to hear what motivates you! By replacing just 1 car trip with cycling for 200 days, we could save half a tonne of CO2 annually. 🚗 Driving: 271g CO2/km 🚌 Bus: 101g CO2/km 🚲 Cycling: 21g CO2/km (14.8g for e-bikes) cyclinguk.org/cycling-carbon-footprint

This “no one uses the cycle lanes” comment that goes unchecked is exactly why we installed detailed monitoring systems on schemes. A quick glance at the open data shows that 2,197 trips were made on Binley cycleway last week, in the middle of winter. www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/news-op...

A new monthly 'bike bus' for Bridgwater! A simple, (mostly) traffic-free route across town with timed pickup points. Join us for some or all of it. 📆 Starting Sat 1 Mar. Full details here 👉

What can AI tell us about the state of cycling in Bridgwater? Hear our podcast 👉 https://buff.ly/3PAlWB2 #activetravel #sustainabletravel #micromobility #futuretransport #sharetheroads

Do you have enthusiasm for change in #Bridgwater? We want to hear from you! www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Bridgwater...

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Bike hangars like this are being installed all across Bristol - should @SomersetCouncil follow suit? https://buff.ly/409ynsf @cllr-leigh-redman.bsky.social #CycleInfrastructure #BikeLanes #SustainableTransport #UrbanCycling #CyclingCommunity #GreenCities #ActiveTransport #BikeSafety

Six months seems like a log time, doesn't it? 😬 Let's hope it's worth it!

There will never be a bell loud enough, a helmet strong enough or clothing bright enough to make up for poor infrastructure.

🛣️ The Dunball Roundabout upgrade isn’t just for cars—it's safer for cyclists too, thanks to YOUR voices. 🚲 See what’s changing for active travel 👉 https://buff.ly/41OHgtI #activetravel #sustainabletravel #micromobility #futuretransport

🚴‍♂️ Big changes ahead! From new cycling paths to better active travel infrastructure, Somerset is stepping up. Catch our December news roundup 👉 https://buff.ly/41OHgtI #activetravel #sustainabletravel #micromobility #futuretransport

ICYMI: So many active travel wins right now in Bridgwater and across Somerset! 👉 https://buff.ly/41OHgtI #SustainableTransport #BikeInfrastructure #VisionaryPlanning #ClimateAction #BikesMatter #EcoFriendlyTravel #UrbanCycling #GreenCities #FutureOfTransport

Happy Christmas from all at BACC!

Car-Free Future: 3 Cities With More Bikes Than Cars We're NOT anti-car. But there are so many reasons why bikes deserve more attention from the authorities. Find out more from Discerning Cyclist 👉 https://buff.ly/49SVwny #SustainableTransport #BikeInfrastructure #VisionaryPlanning #ClimateAction