Andrew Dunlop
@ajdunlop.bsky.social
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As I discussed in the interview, these are the 5 STEPS TO MAKING BETTER CITIES I’ve been using for many years, and eventually wrote about in @fastcompany.com. Too many cities are stuck in Step 2 (doing the wrong things better), and have to really be careful in Step 4 (doing the right things badly).
5 steps to making better cities
Before you can do the right thing, you have to do the right thing badly. And before that, you have to do the wrong thing.
www.fastcompany.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As I discussed in the interview, these are the 5 STEPS TO MAKING BETTER CITIES I’ve been using for many years, and eventually wrote about in @fastcompany.com. Too many cities are stuck in Step 2 (doing the wrong things better), and have to really be careful in Step 4 (doing the right things badly).
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NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
How to Actually Improve a City (w/Brent Toderian)
YouTube video by The Urbanist Agenda Podcast
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
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That's here: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/new-par...
New partnership to deliver Mass Transit once and for all
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to Mass Transit in West Yorkshire, following a review of plans to deliver the largest local transport scheme in the country.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
That's here: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/new-par...
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The official release is best, as what it actually says is "central government has taken the project off the devolved authority and put all of our staff working on it out to pasture" which alongside the defacto cancellation (that's exactly what this is) suggests this is a mess.
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The official release is best, as what it actually says is "central government has taken the project off the devolved authority and put all of our staff working on it out to pasture" which alongside the defacto cancellation (that's exactly what this is) suggests this is a mess.
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What's more interesting here is how furious a source or two of mine says Brabin was and is with Alexander. I need all of that juice in my ears, because if I was her I'd instantly defect to the Greens. This is an utter betrayal that isn't dampened by its inevitability.
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
What's more interesting here is how furious a source or two of mine says Brabin was and is with Alexander. I need all of that juice in my ears, because if I was her I'd instantly defect to the Greens. This is an utter betrayal that isn't dampened by its inevitability.
There you have it, @ukgovernment.bsky.social could have made the processes work to deliver something promised to Leeds / West Yorkshire for decades but instead has used bureaucracy to delay by another decade. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leeds-Bradford £2.5bn tram plan delayed after government review
West Yorkshire's mayor says she is confident the trams will be running
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There you have it, @ukgovernment.bsky.social could have made the processes work to deliver something promised to Leeds / West Yorkshire for decades but instead has used bureaucracy to delay by another decade. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Remember when HS2 to Leeds was cancelled by the NIC's shitty maths and fundamental lack of expertise, and Leeds was thrown the bone of "you'll get trams" and I said those would never be delivered?
Yeah, as I was saying...
Yeah, as I was saying...
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Remember when HS2 to Leeds was cancelled by the NIC's shitty maths and fundamental lack of expertise, and Leeds was thrown the bone of "you'll get trams" and I said those would never be delivered?
Yeah, as I was saying...
Yeah, as I was saying...
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For those of you just waking up - Leeds mass transit has been cancelled.
Remember when HS2 to Leeds was cancelled by the NIC's shitty maths and fundamental lack of expertise, and Leeds was thrown the bone of "you'll get trams" and I said those would never be delivered?
Yeah, as I was saying...
Yeah, as I was saying...
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM
For those of you just waking up - Leeds mass transit has been cancelled.
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Along with more than 50 other organisations, we have signed a letter to the Transport Secretary asking for the cycling and walking investment strategy to be more ambitious than it is.
Active travel should have a clear, long-term, fully deliverable national plan.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Active travel should have a clear, long-term, fully deliverable national plan.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England
Exclusive: Groups including British Cycling call for active travel strategy to be put on equal footing with road and rail
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Along with more than 50 other organisations, we have signed a letter to the Transport Secretary asking for the cycling and walking investment strategy to be more ambitious than it is.
Active travel should have a clear, long-term, fully deliverable national plan.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Active travel should have a clear, long-term, fully deliverable national plan.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
December 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.
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Like the previous years, the Christmas tree for the European parliament arrived by NightJet in Brussels today
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Like the previous years, the Christmas tree for the European parliament arrived by NightJet in Brussels today
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There is a deep irony in naming of Doncaster Sheffield airport ‘Robin hood’ when borrowing £57m to reopen a climate-destroying unprofitable boondoggle is clearly going to end up robbing from the poor and giving to the rich
Labour mayor and Reform UK leader "in agreement" on need for borrowing for airport
The Labour Mayor of Doncaster and leader of the Reform UK group on the City of Doncaster Council are “in agreement” on the borrowing required to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA).
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
There is a deep irony in naming of Doncaster Sheffield airport ‘Robin hood’ when borrowing £57m to reopen a climate-destroying unprofitable boondoggle is clearly going to end up robbing from the poor and giving to the rich
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Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society:
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society:
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
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Testing LEGO Train Crash Barriers!
YouTube video by Build it with Bricks
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October 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The answer mentions 7993 audits of number plate suppliers leading to 3759 warning letters. Are nearly half the suppliers they audit doing something wrong?
A question on #VehicleNumberPlates tabled by Sarah Coombes on 28-10-2025 has been answered by Lilian Greenwood. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-28/85991
November 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The answer mentions 7993 audits of number plate suppliers leading to 3759 warning letters. Are nearly half the suppliers they audit doing something wrong?
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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parking over everything.
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
parking over everything.
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Chapeau sir. Well played.
#ClergyWhoCycle
#ClergyWhoCycle
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Chapeau sir. Well played.
#ClergyWhoCycle
#ClergyWhoCycle
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Nigel Farage was everywhere in Caerphilly today.
He now appears to have vanished.
He now appears to have vanished.
October 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Nigel Farage was everywhere in Caerphilly today.
He now appears to have vanished.
He now appears to have vanished.
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Join us and Richard Armitage (Manchester Bikes) on Tuesday 21st October 19:30 at Huddersfield Mission to talk about the current challenges for cycling and the West Yorkshire draft transport plan followed by our AGM where you can get involved in demanding better infrastructure for cycling
October 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join us and Richard Armitage (Manchester Bikes) on Tuesday 21st October 19:30 at Huddersfield Mission to talk about the current challenges for cycling and the West Yorkshire draft transport plan followed by our AGM where you can get involved in demanding better infrastructure for cycling
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Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos
Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives & don’t slow traffic. Implement them.— @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social.
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives & don’t slow traffic. Implement them.— @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social.
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
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😭Sad to have missed the recent Passivhaus Open Days?
Never fear - an opportunity to go around a completed #Passivhaus project in Huddersfield is taking place 20-21 September during the Heritage Open Days.
Places are limited - sign up to attend: passivhaustrust.org....
Never fear - an opportunity to go around a completed #Passivhaus project in Huddersfield is taking place 20-21 September during the Heritage Open Days.
Places are limited - sign up to attend: passivhaustrust.org....
August 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
😭Sad to have missed the recent Passivhaus Open Days?
Never fear - an opportunity to go around a completed #Passivhaus project in Huddersfield is taking place 20-21 September during the Heritage Open Days.
Places are limited - sign up to attend: passivhaustrust.org....
Never fear - an opportunity to go around a completed #Passivhaus project in Huddersfield is taking place 20-21 September during the Heritage Open Days.
Places are limited - sign up to attend: passivhaustrust.org....