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London pedicab rules target 'rip-off fares' and loud music TfL is proposing a list of new requirements for drivers, including regulated fares and safety checks.

Glad to see TfL regulation of pedicabs at last both for safety and to avoid exploitation of riders and their passengers.

Safe vehicles, DBS checks and controls on fares will let pedicabs play their part on London's streets.

(I rather like a bit of music though!)
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A promotional graphic for a webinar by Gil Penalosa entitled "Women Changing Cities" featuring authors Melissa and Chris Bruntlett.

From Paris to Montreal, cities are reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and reshaping safer, more inclusive public spaces, despite fierce opposition.

Next week, we'll join @penalosag.bsky.social for a free webinar to share these global stories of urban transformation.

Register: bit.ly/4qgOhgC

YouTube video by Jonny Greenwood Beryl Burton Film - Calendar Summer Sport Special, 1986

If anyone isnt aware of the legend that was Beryl Burton them here's an archive special about her.
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Introduction by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Public Health, Political Accountability, and the Future of Newham's Streets Newham stands at a lethal crossroads. Literally. Despite boasting one of the lowest rates of car ownership in London - with fewer than half of our residents owning a private vehicle - our borough suffers the most toxic air in the Capital. This environmental injustice is fuelled by 596 million vehicle miles being driven in Newham in 2024, an increase of 42 million from the year before, much of it driven by commuters using our residential neighbourhoods as high-speed conduits. The human cost is staggering: 115 deaths every year and 4,500 children hospitalised with severe respiratory conditions. To govern Newham is to confront a crisis where the simple act of breathing has become a hazard. This cannot be ignored and to do so is unconscionable.

Great news - despite being sent for scrutiny, the West Ham Park low traffic scheme will now be made permanent. Some powerful words from Mayor Fiaz in her introduction 💥

mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s1...

OK, Met Office, you've had your fun, but the joke's wearing extremely thin now, and we need you to immediately start forecasting warmer, dry weather.
Sincerely,
Everyone in the UK

Everyone who wants to should be able to cycle in safety - as well as walk and run. 

On Tuesday I repeated my push for improved reporting mechanisms for female cyclists who've been harassed  #MyRideOurRight

From left to right, Chris Bruntlett in dark sports coat, Melissa Bruntlett in white striped jacket and scarf, Sarah Goodyear in blue shirt and black jacket and Doug Gordon in black shirt in front of bright theater marquee that says Transit Alliance Presents The War on Cars & Modacity live.

NEW BONUS EPISODE: We shared the stage with @modacitylife.com to talk about their new book, "Women Changing Cities." Why are so many of the cities that are doing the most to reclaim space from the automobile led by women?

Become a Patreon supporter for full access:

www.patreon.com/posts/149174...

A flyer on a khaki green background which shows a woman walking & a bicycle. The text asks to “Join us for the launch of Newham Living Streets”.

A Newham @livingstreets.bsky.social group is launching this week in Canning Town. Go along if you can 🚶‍♀️🚲🛴🦽🦯

www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-...

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

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
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💯 they've been fined by passing through a camera site.

The School Run | London Air Pollution & Family Stress From safely crossing the road, to London air pollution, to fitting the journey in before work, the school run is not working for families. We summarise the key issues.

❓ Traffic-induced high blood pressure, shouting kids and car seat faffing... Ever wondered why so many parents today drive the school run - despite almost universally hating it!?

👉🏼 Here, we summarise the issues… www.solvetheschoolrun.org/the-school-run

Really disappointing to see this potential backwards step by Newham council. We definitely need @newhamgreens.bsky.social to win some seats at next elections.

Definitely! Bit on the chilly 🥶 side but we were hardcore!!

Map of two proposed cycling routes to bypass the Regent's canal

@citywestminster.bsky.social now recognise that social, as well as traffic safety, needs to be considered for route planning 🙌, so they have proposed these cycleways to give riders safer alternatives to the canal. But first, what is social safety...? 👀🧐

Women's Freedom After Dark Report New report finds nearly a quarter of the total length of TfL’s cycle network is ‘socially unsafe’ after dark

A HUGE shout out to LCC's women's network volunteers who braved the 🥶cold to better the streets for everyone. See more on their work here lcc.org.uk/news/womens-... Currently, less than a ¼ of TFL cycleways are deemed safe by women - let's change that!

image of opening page of consultation for Regent's Park cycleway

So please vote for the scheme NOW, so all riders, especially WOMEN & other vulnerable cyclists have better access to cycling in the city. Thank you @CityWestminster for taking these issues into account maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is And finally…

It was great for the Women’s Network to get involved with this & so refreshing for Westminster to be considering social safety in their criteria! More of this please 👏🏻

Anyone know if cycleway 2 from Stratford has been gritted?

After the recent successes of the excellent folk in Newham’s sustainable transport team, this suggested backwards step is even bigger…

YouTube video by Steve Knattress Women's Freedom Ride 2024

Will promises made in 2014 be honoured in 2026 ?
@willnorman.co.uk
@londoncycling.bsky.social

Time to ask the prospective councillors to support a safe cycle network in the May elections.

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2025 was quite the year for the LCC Women’s Network. More to come in 2026!

A vast new cycle route is planned for north London On yer bikes.

www.timeout.com/london/news/...

Yesterday, wind produced 59.6% of Britain’s electricity - almost five times more than gas.

Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, every unit of clean renewable energy we produce is delivering U.K jobs, energy security, and a brighter future of our children.

Hi Cycling UK, Do Not Obey In Advance Apparently we’re back for another round of everyone’s favourite political football game: The Trans Panic.

Excellent piece on the recent exclusion of trans women in Cycling UK, Girl Guides & the WI

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Amazing work Laura!!

More and more organisations recognise the power of active travel to help their businesses, improve patient health, reduce inequalities and make the country a better place. I'm proud to have coordinated this effort to bring those voices together around #CWIS3 with @adamtranter.bsky.social

When Being Recognised Raises Questions That Matter | Bikeworks CIC Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Zoe Portlock, comments on her inclusion in the Top 100 Women in Cycling initiative from Cycling UK.

Brilliant piece by Zoe Portlock, founder of Bikeworks www.bikeworks.org.uk/when-being-r... #inclusionmatters

Kate Bartlett in a navy pinstripe suit, short blond hair and glasses sits at a table with a screen behind her showing a short LCC film - a woman is speaking to the camera about experiencing abuse while cycling

Kate Bartlett in a navy pinstripe suit speaks in a committee room at the House of Commons, sitting at a table next to a man in a suit. Behind her on a screen is a presentation on 'What Stops Women Cycling in London'

💥Our very own Kate Bartlett of the LCC Women's Network smashing it last night - presenting to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Walking & Cycling 💥

You could hear a pin drop after our film on abuse against women cycling in London 😨

See it here: lcc.org.uk/campaigns/wo...

YouTube video by Steve Knattress LCC Women's Family Ride 2025

And here is Kate (and others) at the recent LCC Women’s Ride in Hyde park
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Screenshot of updated eligibility criteria for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling. Black text on a green background.

@goodlawproject.bsky.social