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Residents who want a cleaner, greener & fairer Newham
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David Ho
6 days ago
Very bad news for all other road users in the UK, especially those on foot and on bikes.
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Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows
Exclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/27/us-style-pickup-trucks-uk-roads-up-data-shows?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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A Newham
@livingstreets.bsky.social
group is launching this week in Canning Town. Go along if you can 🚶♀️🚲🛴🦽🦯
www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-...
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Westminster Cycling Campaign
7 days ago
⏰⚠️⏰⚠️ ALERT! The Bayswater road consultation is under heavy threat despite the obvious benefits. The weekend saw 400+ responses and it's IMPERITIVE we show strong support ahead of the WEDS 28th DEADLINE. Please take a moment to add your voice here:
cmsbayswaterroad.commonplace.is/en-GB/
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Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3: Bayswater Road
The Bayswater Road Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3 scheme looks to enhance cycling and pedestrian facilities in both directions along Bayswater Road, from Palace Court to Lancaster Terrace.
https://cmsbayswaterroad.commonplace.is/en-GB/
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Excellent news. This is a well used route by both pedestrians & cyclists & the current arrangements are terrible!
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10 days ago
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Will Norman
11 days ago
The Court of Appeal's judgement stopping Tower Hamlets from ripping out safety infrastructure is good news for Londoners. It's good for road safety & reducing danger. It's good for air quality, good for health, and good for communities across the capital.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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East London residents win sensational victory in fight to save low-traffic schemes
London-wide implications for LTNs as Court of Appeal rules that Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman acted unlawfully in trying to ignore Sadiq Khan’s transport masterplan
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-tower-hamlets-ltn-court-of-appeal-lutfur-rahman-b1267630.html
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Laura Laker
11 days ago
This is significant news for schemes delivered across London in the last nine years. It means politicians can't simply 'rip out' LTNs and bike lanes they don't like. Some of those running in May's elections are going to have to rethink their pledges
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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East London residents win sensational victory in fight to save low-traffic schemes
London-wide implications for LTNs as Court of Appeal rules that Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman acted unlawfully in trying to ignore Sadiq Khan’s transport masterplan
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-tower-hamlets-ltn-court-of-appeal-lutfur-rahman-b1267630.html
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Excellent piece by
@lauralaker.bsky.social
on today’s TH news as well as recent events & political machinations in Newham…
lauralaker.substack.com/p/the-march-...
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The march of progress?
...and the political hokey cokey around cars
https://lauralaker.substack.com/p/the-march-of-progress
11 days ago
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Save Our Safer Streets - Tower Hamlets
11 days ago
Court of Appeal just ruled Tower Hamlets DECISION to remove the Bethnal Green LTN is UNLAWFUL. Councils can't remove without going through proper process & getting Mayor of London's approval. This is a MASSIVE precedent for London. Years of work vindicated.
#SaveOurSaferStreets
#LTN
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Massive congratulations to all
@saveoursaferstreets.org
- such fantastic news!!
11 days ago
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Such an important thread. We often hear claims that residents weren’t consulted on schemes to make our streets safer.
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Cllr John Morris
18 days ago
I started a petition calling on Transport for London to install a lift at Plaistow Underground Station. I'm pleased that Newham London is also advocating for step free access for Plaistow Station. Sign our petition via the link below! 👇
www.change.org/p/ask-tfl-to...
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Sign the Petition
Ask TFL to install a lift at Plaistow Underground Station
https://www.change.org/p/ask-tfl-to-install-a-lift-at-plaistow-underground-station
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Newham council have ‘called in’ the decision made at officer level to make the West Ham traffic filtering scheme permanent. Our friends
@newhamcyclists.uk
have all the details:
newhamcyclists.uk/take-action-...
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Take Action: Support the West Ham Park LTN – Newham Cyclists
https://newhamcyclists.uk/take-action-support-the-west-ham-park-ltn/
18 days ago
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It is VERY slippery out on the roads & pavements today. We’ve already heard about a couple of pedestrian falls & collisions between cars. Council don’t seem to have done any gritting. Please be careful out there!
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Do you live on Manbey Grove E15 or use it to travel locally?
@wearepossible.bsky.social
need your help!
4 months ago
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We all love trees 🌳 on our streets. Did you know that Newham has signed up to
@treesforstreets.bsky.social
? Or that trees can actually make our streets safer?
www.treesforstreets.org/how-street-t...
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How Street Trees help make our roads safer - Trees for Streets
Trees may just be the perfect traffic calming measure to keep our streets safe - find out how they impact the way we drive.
https://www.treesforstreets.org/how-street-trees-help-make-our-roads-safer/
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London Cycling Campaign
7 months ago
🏆 London should be leading the way in creating people friendly spaces - instead we continue to lag behind our European neighbours... 💻 Email Sadiq today and ask him to prioritise a low traffic West End:
bit.ly/43YSUC7
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Casper Hoed
7 months ago
Oh man, not again. I have seen people BBQ on the flats despite the rules. Which is irresponsible, but this keeps happening. I wonder if a dedicated safe BBQ area, like the Olympic Park has, could help prevent these wildfires in future.
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Huge fire on Wanstead Flats with over 40 firefighters in attendance from
@london-fire.gov.uk
PLEASE in this hot weather be even more careful when discarding cigarettes, bottles etc & absolutely NO barbecues!
7 months ago
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Streetfilms/Clarence Eckerson Jr.
7 months ago
London Bicycling Streetfilm has launched! Featuring:
@willnorman.co.uk
@auntiekayadventure.bsky.social
@solomonge.bsky.social
@iambrianjones.bsky.social
@brendapuech.bsky.social
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social
& about a dozen other voices!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OunB...
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In The City of London Bicycles Now Outnumber Cars
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OunBRdTIe3w
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The 71 year old cyclist who was killed on Centre Road last month has been named as Barry Shonibare. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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Cyclist dies five days after being severely injured on 'dangerous' Wanstead Flats
Grieving family call for speed cameras after death of ‘fit and healthy’ father
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/family-speed-cameras-plea-cyclist-dies-wanstead-flats-newham-b1237062.html
7 months ago
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A turn up for the books! Newham is the most improved borough this year & jumps from 13th to 8th place. Going 20mph was a big win!
www.healthystreetsscorecard.london/results/your...
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Newham – Healthy Streets Scorecard
https://www.healthystreetsscorecard.london/results/your_borough/newham/
7 months ago
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In case you were still in any doubt of the benefit of low traffic neighbourhoods…
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚
7 months ago
Yet another credible academic study published today, this time in the BMJ, showing that LTNs significantly cut road traffic injuries. To no one's surprise.
injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/earl...
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London reduce road traffic injuries: a controlled before-and-after analysis (2012–2024)
Background Between 2015 and 2024, 113 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) were implemented across Greater London, with 27 subsequently removed. We investigated their impacts on road traffic injuries ins...
https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/early/2025/07/06/ip-2024-045571
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We have 20mph boroughwide now. As long as it’s enforced there are huge benefits!
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8 months ago
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“Low-traffic neighbourhoods are often framed as inhibiting our ability to get around. But for many of us, they make getting around more possible & desirable – making space for community, for walking, for cycling.” Great article by Izzy
@wearepossible.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Just ignore all the myths about low traffic neighbourhoods: they’re popular, effective and here to stay | Izzy Romilly
After the high court ruled one high-profile scheme unlawful, it is important to make the case for LTNs. Luckily, there is a strong one to make, says Izzy Romilly of climate charity Possible
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/15/ignore-myths-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-ltn
9 months ago
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Brilliant video of the ride a couple of weeks ago with
@newhamcyclists.uk
&
#saferstreetswoodgrange
. Around 140 concerned local residents rode to call for Newham Council to take action to improve street safety
youtu.be/d28t6-bbPao?...
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Family Ride for Safer Streets in Forest Gate
YouTube video by Safer Streets Woodgrange
https://youtu.be/d28t6-bbPao?si=9ncwxAX5bAwmA3P6
9 months ago
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Most of you won’t be surprised that the Silvertown Tunnel bike bus is ‘a bit rubbish’ & not accessible for many users…
@newhamcyclists.uk
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2507434...
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Cyclists slam 'rubbish and greenwashing' Silvertown tunnel shuttle bus
London cyclists are divided over a new Silvertown tunnel shuttle bus with some branding it “rubbish”.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/25074342.silvertown-tunnel-shuttle-bus-divides-london-cyclists/
10 months ago
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Mums for Lungs
10 months ago
Our next School Streets webinar is on Monday 28th April at 8pm. Come and find out about
#SchoolStreets
and how to get one set up at your school. We want to support you wherever you are - please join the discussion!
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Mums for Lungs: School Streets Webinar
Please join us to find out more about School Streets and how to campaign for one at your school.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mums-for-lungs-school-streets-webinar-registration-1014339275077?aff=oddtdtcreator
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We’re joining Safer Streets Woodgrange on this family bike ride calling for
#saferstreets
around the Woodgrange Estate & beyond! With support from
@newhamcyclists.uk
All welcome - scooters, buggies & skates as well as bikes! 🚲 🛴🛹🛼
lcc.org.uk/events/newha...
10 months ago
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Amazing to see this huge improvement completed! Will make it so much safer for locals to use walking & cycling as well as opening up a much more pleasant route that avoids Upton Lane!
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11 months ago
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Cycling UK Official
11 months ago
📣 'Cycling UK grows female membership, who now make up a quarter' From inclusivity efforts to supportive communities, discover what’s powering the rise in women cyclists in
@cyclingweekly.com
exclusive.
cyclingweekly.com/news/cycling-uk-grows-female-membership-who-now-make-up-a-quarter
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Cycling UK grows female membership, who now make up a quarter
New sign-ups to national cycling charity have been 1/3 women in the past year
https://cyclingweekly.com/news/cycling-uk-grows-female-membership-who-now-make-up-a-quarter
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The local paper is now reporting on residents’ calling for the Woodgrange/Capel LTN - originally proposed in 2020 - to be implemented before more children are hurt
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/2496593...
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'My three-year-old son was knocked down by a car - an LTN would have prevented it'
A mum has said her three-year old boy was knocked off his bike by a car in Forest Gate and wants Newham Council to introduce an LTN scheme.
https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/24965937.balmoral-lane-forest-gate-crash-boy-3-struck-car/
11 months ago
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Laura Laker
11 months ago
On cycling in Newham, and this week's protest. Featuring
@betterstsnewham.bsky.social
,
@betterstsnewham.bsky.social
,
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
and
@londoncycling.bsky.social
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Protest and petition over growing cycling safety concerns
Wanted: a greenway, a safe cycleway and an LTN for Newham
https://open.substack.com/pub/lauralaker/p/protest-and-petition-over-growing?r=ctd2y&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Laura Laker
11 months ago
Joined
@newhamcyclists.bsky.social
and others including
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
at a protest six weeks after the death of a young man cycling at this Stratford junction. Campaigners call on Newham Council and the mayor to act on dangerous junctions across London
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Adam Tranter
11 months ago
A brilliant article on how promoting road schemes (dualling, extensions, bypasses) appear as logical technical solutions but sustainable transport schemes are framed as political choices.
open.substack.com/pub/omerbor/...
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It’s time to depoliticise sustainable transportation
How roads became 'Technical' and bike lanes became 'Political', and what to do about it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/omerbor/p/its-time-to-depoliticise-sustainable
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Yesterday was the monthly litter pick on Wanstead Flats, organised by local residents. It’s been an important part of keeping the Flats clean for many years. The litter is getting worse - & the finds more terrifying. Thanks to the Pickers for the 📷
11 months ago
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Almost 500 signatures now. If you haven’t signed please do - & share with neighbours not yet on here!
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11 months ago
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Newham Cyclists
11 months ago
📢 PROTEST REMINDER 📢 📅 Monday 24th Feb 📅 ⏰ 6:15pm for 6:30pm ⏰ Make your voice heard—demand
@transportforlondon.bsky.social
& Newham Council fix Stratford High Street's unprotected junctions before someone else dies Delays and inaction at
#DangerousJunctions
must end NOW.
lcc.org.uk/events/newha...
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Dermot Hanney
11 months ago
“the east-west cross-London railway has smashed forecasts” “almost 30% are people who would have driven or previously decided that the journey was not worth the effort”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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A prize worth pursuing: has Elizabeth line shown what rail investment can achieve?
Project has smashed forecasts on passengers numbers and created a story of regeneration along its route
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/21/elizabeth-line-prize-worth-pursuing-achieved-rail-investment
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Cllr John Morris
11 months ago
Speeding is a criminal offence and can't be enforced by a civil authority (the Council). But in our conversations with the Met, we also highlight the importance of enforcing speed limits.
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Newham Council has completed the borough-wide 20mph rollout, a key milestone in the borough’s commitment to road safety and healthier lifestyles for residents, workers, and visitors. Let’s hope they enforce it!!
www.newham.gov.uk/news/article...
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Council Completes Rollout of Borough-Wide 20mph Speed Limit in Boost for Road Safety – Newham Council
This article is about Newham Council Completing Rollout of Borough-Wide 20mph Speed Limit in Boost for Road Safety
https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1399/council-completes-rollout-of-borough-wide-20mph-speed-limit-in-boost-for-road-safety
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Newham Cyclists
12 months ago
⚠️ 3 of Newham's 4 most
#DangerousJunctions
for cycling on TfL Cycleway 2, where the cycle track vanishes 💔 Last month a man in his 20s was killed 📢 Join our protest on Mon to tell
@transportforlondon.bsky.social
and Newham Council to save lives on
#StratfordHighStreet
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lcc.org.uk/events/newha...
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Great to see
@rosslydall.bsky.social
picking up this important local issue. It’s actually worse than the article suggests as this LTN was supposed to be installed in 2020 as part of the Street Space work. Council delays meant the funding was pulled & then went out to consultation last year…
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12 months ago
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ETA
12 months ago
Let's fill our streets with pedal-powered parklets...
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Wheels for Wellbeing
12 months ago
Spring is coming! Wouldn't you like your own cycle to enjoy the longer, warmer days? We know how expensive non-standard cycles can be, so we've written this short guide on some of the funding routes available which can help.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/getting-your...
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Getting Your Own Wheels: A WfW Guide
Non-standard cycles can be very expensive. Here's our guide to a number of the different funding routes available which may help you get your own wheels
https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/getting-your-own-wheels/
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Laura Laker
12 months ago
I know this area well, consistently agressive driving where a proposed traffic filter was put on hold after a local petition against it. This incident must have been terrifying for the family. At some point we need to ask: is the ability to drive through all roads at all times really worth the cost?
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12 months ago
This happened to my little boy on Tuesday evening. Please sign and share to pressure Newham Council to make the streets safer for everyone, especially children.
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A local resident has started a petition to push
#NewhamCouncil
to install an LTN that has been proposed since 2020 after her 3 year old son was hit by a driver trying to pass them on their way home from nursery. If the LTN had been in place, this would not have happened.
chng.it/fdMjmQxkQw
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Sign the Petition
Accelerate Newham Council's Plans for a Low-Traffic Neighbourhood in the Woodgrange/Capel
https://chng.it/fdMjmQxkQw
12 months ago
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Newham Cyclists
12 months ago
In less good roadworks-related news, we were very disappointed to see Thames Water's appalling handling of these works on Stratford High Street/Cycleway 2, metres away from where a ghost bike has been installed to mark the recent cycling fatality. Extremely dangerous and very disrespectful.
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We’d love to see a policy like this in Newham!!
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