Jack Maizels

If that is the thinking, then it's self defeating: public transport, walking and cycling move far more customers and workers through congested cities than any sort of car, and are key to high urban productivity. More cars in dense cities undermines that

The answer to this question may be in the DfT quote referring to creating a "thriving" driverless sector. The primary aim here appears to be supporting (perhaps any?) new economic activity, rather than creating cities where *people* are the ones that thrive

And if the 175m road is drawn to scale, you would have to bulldoze the buildings...

One explanation: the pollution is unpleasant, so each local community is keen for cars to linger near them as little as possible. In contrast, people walking cause no harm, so they are made to wait.

Does HS2 have a future?

And why does that question hinge on an unseen government document and a sugar mill in Nottinghamshire?

(According to Haringey's online report, casualties dropped from 30 to 12)

Massive congrats to @mikehakata.bsky.social and team for years of hard work on this. My old stomping ground in Bruce Grove had one of the worst records for people getting hurt while walking and cycling. After the LTN, casualties have reduced by *60 per cent*

Pothole tax on SUVs anyone?

Yes certainly for suburban and rural areas that's true, although I'd be interested in seeing the data for other urban areas. Walking at least should be more common, buses can be decent in some cities

That may be true nationally, but in London at least people who use cars are quite multi-modal (although it is probably much more true in 2+ car households) bsky.app/profile/jack...

Indeed, the 'cyclists Vs motorists' debate is greatly exaggerated: in London, those living in car owning households are as likely to cycle each week as those without a car

@cmdkenyon.bsky.social welcome!

Tackling climate change relies on millions of people making different choices. For those trying to make that happen, understanding what drives those people - many of whom will disagree with our personal politics - is essential to making change work in practice.

A simplified map of existing and theoretical international rail services across mainland Europe

Avoiding flying is one of the hardest ways to cut emissions, but it could be easier. What if you could change between international rail lines like a massive metro? What if you could plan trips with a map as clear as the London Underground's? It could look something like this #TubeMapForEurope

Ticket to ride?

Thanks! Good question. Would have been more precise to say hardest to find a good direct alternative. E.g. can sub out meat out of a recipe, and spend a little longer to take the bus etc, but if you want to travel to say, Greece from Scotland, talking *days* of extra travel.

A simplified map of existing and theoretical international rail services across mainland Europe

Avoiding flying is one of the hardest ways to cut emissions, but it could be easier. What if you could change between international rail lines like a massive metro? What if you could plan trips with a map as clear as the London Underground's? It could look something like this #TubeMapForEurope

They've created a real world Department of Administrative Affairs

...and that system looks like this: bsky.app/profile/jack...

When it comes to transport emissions - the UK has been implicitly telling people how they should get around for decades: by car. People respond to the *system* around them. Responsibility has to start with those who design that system, not individuals making choices within it

Is this year's cover based on population density or some other data? Looks like there's a real pattern there

The front cover of the Greater London Authority's 2024 Housing in London report, showing an abstract, illustrative map of London.

Today the GLA published its annual ‘Housing in London’ report data.london.gov.uk/housing/hous.... It has 70 pages of analysis and data visualisations and I think you should read the whole thing, but here is a thread with some of the key findings.

And because a faster bus is a cheaper bus to run, local authorities can also make buses more affordable by putting in more bus lanes (or get higher frequencies for the same cost)

Exactly this. We drove from #Swindon to #Swansea today to see family because trains were £Silly. If Trains were cheaper it would actually be a choice....

Thank you! Kinda seems like the good old days over here. Bit behind on posts, followers and following, much to catch up on!

The idea that prioritising cars somehow provides people with more choice is the biggest misconception in transport. Instead, making it easier to drive sets off three distinct vicious cycles that lock in more car use and *less* choice