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Robert Wright@reporterrwright.ft.com · 3d ago

I see a lot of people complaining about the undoubtedly stressful conditions at present on London's roads. But I see few people complaining about motor vehicles. Yet in the last 24 hours three vulnerable road users have died after being hit by people driving motor vehicles.

Prof. Ian Walker@ianwalker.bsky.social · 2w ago

Good article by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on widespread acceptance - including by the police - of antisocial driving. Lovely to see a link to our recent motonormativity paper in here too www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Driving that’s too fast, too dangerous and utterly lawless: why do we tolerate this petro-masculinity? | George Monbiot

In towns and in the countryside, I see 4x4s and pick up trucks driven without care or consicence. It’s a Magafication of transport, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

theguardian.com

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 2w ago

A macho culture of performative selfishness might start on the roads, through racing, rolling coal, ever bigger SUVs ... But it doesn't end there. If we want to live in a decent country which values human life, we need to change this culture. My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Driving that’s too fast, too dangerous and utterly lawless: why do we tolerate this petro-masculinity? | George Monbiot

In towns and in the countryside, I see 4x4s and pick up trucks driven without care or consicence. It’s a Magafication of transport, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

theguardian.com

Paul Boldrin@paulboldrin.bsky.social · 2w ago

On the subject of pathetically lenient punishments I did a thread the other day on pedestrians who've been killed in the last couple of weeks and came across this almost unbelievable sentence for killing someone in a hit and run while drunk and uninsured:

Paul Boldrin@paulboldrin.bsky.social · 2w ago

And finally, a conviction. On the 3rd September a driver was convicted of driving whilst over the prescribed limit for alcohol, and driving without insurance. He killed 19 year old Bailey Chadwick, and fled the scene. He was banned from driving for 20 months with no custodial sentence.

Meredith Glaser@cyclingprofessor.bsky.social · 2w ago

Globally, 1.3 million people are brutally killed every year from traffic violence. If any other product, appliance, mobility innovation, or medical device resulted in 1.3m deaths, it would be instantly recalled, eliminated, and investigated. We have the solutions; we need political courage.

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Dr. Lesley Barron, MD, MPhil, FRACS@drlesleybarron.bsky.social · 2w ago

My hot take on drivers encountering any vulnerable road user is that even if cyclists/ pedestrians etc aren’t following the law they still don’t deserve to be hit/injured/killed or honked at and actually should be yielded to in most situations. This is unpopular opinion in our society sadly.

Urban Truth Collective@urbantruth.bsky.social · 3w ago

Here’s a call to action for all of you —since some may still be skeptical that there’s been a deliberate WAR ON WALKING in cities for a very long time, reply to or quote-post this with your own photos, examples, articles, studies, anything you think makes the case. Include the hashtag #WarOnWalking!

Urban Truth Collective@urbantruth.bsky.social · 4w ago

No matter what they claim, the REAL “war” that’s been going on in our cities has been a WAR ON WALKING. And it’s been going on for a century. #UrbanTruth

Mostly black text on white background: “ The Road Lobby claims that there’s a war going on in our cities. There is, but it’s not the war they’ve been lying about. They’ve been waging a WAR ON WALKING for a century.“ Via the Urban Truth Collective.
@angeladevas.bsky.social · 4w ago

Sorry but parking should not be seen as a right but a privilege. The pavement on my street is always blocked by big bins, recycling, notices about parking etc. The street is used exclusively for cars, not children playing. @transportaction.bsky.social @bettertransport.bsky.social

Alison Stenning@alisonstenning.bsky.social · 4w ago

On our new street, we have no permit parking (OK by me) but the adjacent street does (no idea why, not near town centre/school). Many on that street have decided not to pay £30/yr for a permit and just park on our street. I would happily pay for a permit for theirs, but I can't. Seems a bit wrong 🤷‍♀️

@fredfelt.bsky.social · 4w ago

I'm looking forward to seeing you lot when you come to visit Oxford! Thought I'd share this post from Facebook, thoughts on Oxford's 'War on Motorists'..

Facebook post... The “war on motorists” has to be one of the most fragile, overdramatic phrases in modern public debate. Apparently, asking people not to park on pavements, so wheelchair users, parents with prams, and elderly people can actually pass, is a “war.” Making roads safer so fewer people are killed or seriously injured is a “war.” Adding cycling infrastructure so people have a choice beyond sitting in traffic is a “war.” Reducing speed limits in residential areas so children don’t die is a “war.” It’s absolutely absurd. The vast majority of public space is given over to car drivers. Roads, parking bays, multistorey car parks and retail parks built entirely around driving. The idea that drivers are somehow an oppressed group is detached from reality. What’s actually happening isn’t a war on cars, it’s a slow, long overdue correction, after decades of designing everything around one mode of transport, at the expense of all others. Being asked to drive a bit slower, being asked not to block the pavement and being asked to share space. That’s not oppression, that’s living in a society with other people.
@angeladevas.bsky.social · last mo.

We should nominate TV and films that show bus use as normal. My current fav is Petra ITVX (in Italian), fearless police officer in Genoa who commutes to police station by funicular and tram @bettertransport.bsky.social

Campaign for Better Transport@bettertransport.bsky.social · last mo.

We're proud to support Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth 2026. This year's #MythBusting theme challenges outdated perceptions of bus travel and highlights the reality: buses are affordable, accessible, sustainable and keep communities connected. 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #LoveTheBus #CaruBysiau #MDYB26

Diverse group of passengers seated inside a city bus during daytime, highlighting public transport use.
@angeladevas.bsky.social · last mo.

Gone to Ground by Marie Jalowicz Simon. Jewish woman living underground in WW2 A Woman in Berlin by Anon first hand account of Russian soldiers mass rape The House by the Lake Thomas Harding an account of a summer house owned by 5 families over a 100 years Happy reading!

Michelle M@michelle-manichean.bsky.social · last mo.

#WITmonth question. Turns out I’m going to Berlin in 3 weeks for 5 days. What should I be reading to prepare? By which I don’t mean travel books, I mean novels, short stories, etc

London Cycling Campaign@londoncycling.bsky.social · last mo.

Proud to be one of 50+ organisations to sign @bettertransport.bsky.social call for government action. Most London motor vehicle journeys could be done other ways says TfL and cycling has largest potential in cities to help us shift. More walking, wheeling & cycling for health & planet, now please!

Campaign for Better Transport@bettertransport.bsky.social · last mo.

This summer's floods and heatwaves have shown the urgency of the climate crisis. We've gathered together 50+ organisations to call for stronger action on transport. Read our joint statement 👇

Joint statement urging urgent government action on climate change, emphasising transport's role in emissions and promoting sustainable travel modes.