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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 3d

Illegal number plates are out of control, giving impunity to dangerous drivers.
www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/367988/...

Illegal number plates are out of control, as parliament asks motorists for help | Auto Express

Cross-party committee is asking motorists to help solve the issue of illegal number plates

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 4d

Good result for inclusive #Cycling #NewForest.
www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/news/pass-th...

Target exceeded at Pass the PEDALL inclusive cycling event

Riders at a fundraising event for charity PEDALL – New Forest Inclusive Cycling more than doubled a collective distance target in 12 hours.

www.newforestnpa.gov.uk

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 4d

www.hastingsurbanbikes.org/2025/10/06/t...
@eastsussexcc.bsky.social
If only planners "had created a few town centres before, understood functional walking & cycling, knew that good walking conditions deliver passengers to bus companies & that short runs of cycle lane are neither here nor there." 😞

Town Centre Update: 6th Oct 2025 – Hastings Urban Bikes

www.hastingsurbanbikes.org

Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 5d

Short of resources, but 10 hrs of CCTV doesn't have to take up 10 hrs of officer time - e.g. watch at double or more speed.

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 5d

Police blame media for "inaccurate" stories claiming they won't investigate bikes stolen from train stations if they've been left for longer than two hours... before confirming that's actually correct

British Transport Police insists bike theft victims should be reassured that "even if an offence is not investigated, it still provides valuable intelligence"

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 5d

Ever fancied making your commute a bit more… aerodynamic? 🚀

Richard’s second-hand velomobile turned his 12.5-mile ride between Southampton and Winchester into a dry, comfy and head-turning journey.

cyclinguk.org/velomobile

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West Sussex Highways @wshighways.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning from WSHighways.

We received 52 emergency reports over the weekend as a result of the weather.

If you come across any issues with the road or footpath, contact us at ↓
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 6d

Major road junctions and fast driving are huge barriers to #cycling. West Sussex County Council are launching a consultation on the A24. Familiar with the Dial Post junction nr Knepp? Maybe not their focus but worth raising.
yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/A24-worthing... Closes 27 October 2025.

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 10d

Bike thefts at stations 'decriminalised' - BBC News share.google/j1NJE1ZAYFCb...

Bike thefts at stations 'decriminalised'

The British Transport Police will not investigate many categories of bicycle theft, the BBC learns.

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 11d

Best of luck to the cyclists of Phoenix, Arizona from now on...

US delivery company DoorDash wants autonomous robots with 20mph top speed to use bike lanes

The American tech and food courier company says the new autonomous machines are part of a broader AI-driven delivery strategy, but would you feel safe sharing cycle lanes with them?

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 10d

Door Dash, the American company who are taking over Deliveroo are launching a robot. Will it come here too?
youtu.be/FqyYo8Q6CSE?...

DoorDash Dot

YouTube video by DoorDash

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 12d

Are you a @cyclinguk.bsky.social Cycle Advocacy Network (CAN) volunteer? The monthly meeting is today at 6 pm if you can make it!
Members login. See "Activities".
volunteer.cyclinguk.org/auth/login

Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 17d

It's happened! A Google search for #Sustrans now sends you to the new "Walk Wheel Cycle Trust" site following rebrand.
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/about-us/

About us

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, what we do, our vision and mission, areas of work, and our latest achievements.

www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk

Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 20d

Big news for #Gatwick and West Sussex. A 2nd runway! >100,000 more flights + associated motor traffic.
Can the increase in #ClimateChange emissions and #RoadTraffic seriously be "mitigated"? 😟 @cyclinguk.bsky.social
@heidialexander.bsky.social
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Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary

There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 20d

Tomorrow Tuesday 23 Sep at 5 pm!
🚴‍♀️Sarah Mitchell CEO of @cyclinguk.bsky.social talks about Cycling UK’s activities, campaigns, the Cycle Advocacy Network, rebranding and the 10th Anniversary of the Big Bike Revival.
See www.activetravelcafe.org.uk to sign up.
#Cycling #ActiveTravel

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 23d

Woman cycling in a wand separated cycle lane died due to collision with moped rider.

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 24d

“These practices endanger those cycling as well as walking and wheeling and undermine the very purpose of active travel initiatives”

“A stark reminder”: Cyclist killed by ‘racing’ moped rider cutting through traffic in bike lane, as cycling campaigners call for “immediate and decisive action”

The Met Police have confirmed that the moped rider, who reports suggest may have been involved in a “feud” with other motorcyclists using the cycle lane, has been arrested

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 26d

It's crazy that despite AI and so much clever technology, we don't have an app to stop dangerous drivers getting in a car and continuing to endanger others.

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · 29d

Also interesting is the South Downs National Park report www.southdowns.gov.uk/south-downs-... with data attributing 30% of river pollution to "transport and urban pollution and modifications". No recommendations, though! Only "opportunities" - could be stronger in calls for action on transport?

South Downs National Park strengthens commitment to water as new report is published - South Downs National Park

The South Downs National Park is making a renewed call to action to improve the health of our rivers, streams and seas as a major new report is published today. The “Water In The Park” report is the f...

www.southdowns.gov.uk

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · Sep 12

@heidialexander.bsky.social We need to stop the easy use of false number plates and driving without a licence before offenders accumulate a long history of offences. Here at least no crashes reported. www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/09/11/r...

Rubber band numberplate bilker avoids jail

A thief fixed numberplates he found in scrapyards to his car using elastic bands so he could drive off without

www.brightonandhovenews.org

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Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · Sep 9

People in London used to say, "We're not Amsterdam".

Now Exeter says, " We're not London".

We can do it.

Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Embankment cycleway (CS3) in London was purposefully built to be wider than was usual in order to future proof it.

Some said it would hardly be used.

Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.

Induced demand is real.

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you seen the recently published guidance for local authorities on quantifying carbon?
Important for Local Transport Plans, strategies and schemes.
➡️"Reducing transport-related carbon emissions is vital for the UK to reach net zero."
www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Brompton Bicycle @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wondering how to get from A to B with the London tube strikes? We've got you covered - just use code TREAT in the Brompton Bike Hire App for 5 days free credit.

Download the app and get riding today www.brompton.com/why-brompton...

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sustrans rebrand will include name change. share.google/6AJKVvJMwnPe...

Sustrans Changes Name To Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Name change better reflects what Sustrans does.

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · Sep 5

'Carbon capture and storage' could leak! Warning from Imperial College scientists.
Carbon reduction at source is more certain. share.google/jHremBbcct6D...

Carbon capture set to be less useful in tackling climate change, scientists warn

CO₂ stored underground will be at risk of leaking back into the atmosphere, study finds

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thousands of illegal number plates detected by West Midlands police in just 2 weeks!
Thanks to @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social for seeking action to stop drivers avoiding identification.
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West Midlands 'ghost' number plate trial detects thousands

The region's police crime commissioner praises the success of new technology to detect illegal number plates.

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Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England @canseengland.bsky.social · Sep 2

Are you back to school yet? Any School Streets near you? Photos from #Brighton and #Hove

Bikes parked outside a school next to signs for drivers saying "Stopping here is illegal" and "No Stopping, No Excuses"

Children's bikes parked at Sheffield stands.

Posts prevent access for driving to a road next to a school. Cycle symbols and double yellow lines are on the road.

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