Andy
@drvxd.bsky.social
Fetchie. parkrun #250club+#v250club, 4x26.2, 1 ultra, #LongCovid, twiddler of bits, counter of clock-cycles, orderer of the disordered, cycle a bit. 317ppm
Low tolerance for bullsh*tters.
Low tolerance for bullsh*tters.
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Great example of windshield bias. Cars do kill more pedestrians than bikes, even on sidewalks.
Not on footpaths, they’re not.
February 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Great example of windshield bias. Cars do kill more pedestrians than bikes, even on sidewalks.
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When you vote to protect urban space for cars, you are voting to deprive yourself of this type of environment.
At the current pace, it will take 400 years to build out Seattle's sidewalk network, but with home zones and shared streets, we have an opportunity to dramatically accelerate safer residential streets at a much lower cost.
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
When you vote to protect urban space for cars, you are voting to deprive yourself of this type of environment.
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History repeating itself?
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
February 7, 2026 at 12:22 PM
History repeating itself?
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
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This is absolutely spot on. Although I’d add public and environmental health teams because transport also causes environmental health harms from air pollution & noise.
I can only talk anecdotally, but having a a commute that could be walked or cycled made a huge difference to my physical and mental health.
Local authorities *must* involve their public health teams when making transport decisions.
Local authorities *must* involve their public health teams when making transport decisions.
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
This is absolutely spot on. Although I’d add public and environmental health teams because transport also causes environmental health harms from air pollution & noise.
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I can only talk anecdotally, but having a a commute that could be walked or cycled made a huge difference to my physical and mental health.
Local authorities *must* involve their public health teams when making transport decisions.
Local authorities *must* involve their public health teams when making transport decisions.
February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I can only talk anecdotally, but having a a commute that could be walked or cycled made a huge difference to my physical and mental health.
Local authorities *must* involve their public health teams when making transport decisions.
Local authorities *must* involve their public health teams when making transport decisions.
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These individuals are either tolerated when endangering others or given several chances to address their behaviour.
Any instance where a driver is proven to intentionally endanger others I.e. brake checking, driving towards peds, should result in an automatic lifetime ban.
Any instance where a driver is proven to intentionally endanger others I.e. brake checking, driving towards peds, should result in an automatic lifetime ban.
February 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
These individuals are either tolerated when endangering others or given several chances to address their behaviour.
Any instance where a driver is proven to intentionally endanger others I.e. brake checking, driving towards peds, should result in an automatic lifetime ban.
Any instance where a driver is proven to intentionally endanger others I.e. brake checking, driving towards peds, should result in an automatic lifetime ban.
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Lower limits on Cork’s streets “will take many decades” if the public does not send a clear message to Cork City Council
Members of the public in Cork City are being asked to get behind the wider adoption of 30km/h speed limits in the city, campaigners have said. The move to set 30km/h speed…
Members of the public in Cork City are being asked to get behind the wider adoption of 30km/h speed limits in the city, campaigners have said. The move to set 30km/h speed…
Lower limits on Cork’s streets “will take many decades” if the public does not send a clear message to Cork City Council
Members of the public in Cork City are being asked to get behind the wider adoption of 30km/h speed limits in the city, campaigners have said. The move to set 30km/h speed limits in cities and towns was delayed when the Government abandoned a system that would have made 30km/h the base limit for urban areas. The new system of councils rolling out the lower limits has started.
irishcycle.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Lower limits on Cork’s streets “will take many decades” if the public does not send a clear message to Cork City Council
Members of the public in Cork City are being asked to get behind the wider adoption of 30km/h speed limits in the city, campaigners have said. The move to set 30km/h speed…
Members of the public in Cork City are being asked to get behind the wider adoption of 30km/h speed limits in the city, campaigners have said. The move to set 30km/h speed…
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🧵Spotted on a Very Hot Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (60s?) suddenly stops and plucks at the seam of her undies through her shorts.
Her partner laughs, asking: "Ya right there?"
She nods. "Yep. We've all got bums. I just had my knickers riding up mine. Happens to the best of us." (1)
A woman (60s?) suddenly stops and plucks at the seam of her undies through her shorts.
Her partner laughs, asking: "Ya right there?"
She nods. "Yep. We've all got bums. I just had my knickers riding up mine. Happens to the best of us." (1)
February 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
🧵Spotted on a Very Hot Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (60s?) suddenly stops and plucks at the seam of her undies through her shorts.
Her partner laughs, asking: "Ya right there?"
She nods. "Yep. We've all got bums. I just had my knickers riding up mine. Happens to the best of us." (1)
A woman (60s?) suddenly stops and plucks at the seam of her undies through her shorts.
Her partner laughs, asking: "Ya right there?"
She nods. "Yep. We've all got bums. I just had my knickers riding up mine. Happens to the best of us." (1)
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There's a stark difference bw the existence of a bike lane & whether it's rideable. The bike lanes on our campus are so bumpy I get migraines and rattle my bike so much my chain has fallen off. So, sorry to the drivers, but I ride in the car lane. This is infrastructure's fault, not the bikers'.
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
There's a stark difference bw the existence of a bike lane & whether it's rideable. The bike lanes on our campus are so bumpy I get migraines and rattle my bike so much my chain has fallen off. So, sorry to the drivers, but I ride in the car lane. This is infrastructure's fault, not the bikers'.
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Facebook launched 22 years ago this week.
In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record.
Meanwhile, Meta is pumping at least $65 million into super PACs to stifle regulation of AI and tech.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy.
In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record.
Meanwhile, Meta is pumping at least $65 million into super PACs to stifle regulation of AI and tech.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy.
February 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Facebook launched 22 years ago this week.
In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record.
Meanwhile, Meta is pumping at least $65 million into super PACs to stifle regulation of AI and tech.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy.
In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record.
Meanwhile, Meta is pumping at least $65 million into super PACs to stifle regulation of AI and tech.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy.
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What it means to live in a walkable community: you realise that you have no milk left for your afternoon cup of tea. You stroll down the road to your local shop, getting some milk and some fresh air in the process. 10 minute round trip, happy days.
February 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What it means to live in a walkable community: you realise that you have no milk left for your afternoon cup of tea. You stroll down the road to your local shop, getting some milk and some fresh air in the process. 10 minute round trip, happy days.
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Always nice when you’re driving along, being ever attentive and an idiot motorist suicide dives across your lane, causing you to brake, all so they can save a couple of seconds and park against the flow of traffic 🤦♂️
On every journey you make, you will witness bad driving.
On every journey you make, you will witness bad driving.
February 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Always nice when you’re driving along, being ever attentive and an idiot motorist suicide dives across your lane, causing you to brake, all so they can save a couple of seconds and park against the flow of traffic 🤦♂️
On every journey you make, you will witness bad driving.
On every journey you make, you will witness bad driving.
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If your dog need to have his ears and tail mutilated in order to win a dog show then fuck you and fuck your dog show.
February 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM
If your dog need to have his ears and tail mutilated in order to win a dog show then fuck you and fuck your dog show.
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They hate watching cyclists cruise past them instead of being stuck in traffic like they are. They want everyone to quit the sustainable option and climb into a car instead. Yay! irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
They hate watching cyclists cruise past them instead of being stuck in traffic like they are. They want everyone to quit the sustainable option and climb into a car instead. Yay! irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
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“Helmets are an important part of how cyclists can protect themselves, but criminalising the absence of a helmet is basically saying that you’re going to reduce cycling deaths and injuries by reducing cycling itself”
“You’re going to reduce cycling deaths by reducing cycling itself”: Confusion as plan to fine all cyclists not wearing helmets or hi-vis ‘confirmed’ by Irish government – but deputy PM insists “no pla...
The legal future of cycling in Ireland is currently up in the air, after the country’s Department of Transport confirmed this week that plans to introduce mandatory helmet and hi-vis legislation would...
road.cc
February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
“Helmets are an important part of how cyclists can protect themselves, but criminalising the absence of a helmet is basically saying that you’re going to reduce cycling deaths and injuries by reducing cycling itself”
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This is real, and it’s located near Tesla’s flagship London store in Tottenham.
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This is real, and it’s located near Tesla’s flagship London store in Tottenham.
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Name them
shame them
shame them
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Name them
shame them
shame them
The cutest thing you will see today.
This is Remi. She feels so powerful in her snowsuit. Loves the satisfying swishy sound it makes when she walks. 12/10 diva material (TT: ferikitz)
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The cutest thing you will see today.
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Cars Ruin Cities!
Driver crashes car into Boston Common near the frog pond.
Driver crashes car into Boston Common near the frog pond.
February 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Cars Ruin Cities!
Driver crashes car into Boston Common near the frog pond.
Driver crashes car into Boston Common near the frog pond.
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A driver hit and killed this woman from behind while she was riding an e-bike, but will task forces be convened about dangerous drivers?
Pregnant bicyclist dies in Playa del Rey crash while riding with her children and husband
Police said that the pregnant woman was riding a bicycle with her toddler in the saddle when they were hit from behind on Saturday night. They said that her 31-week-old baby was safely delivered at th...
www.cbsnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
A driver hit and killed this woman from behind while she was riding an e-bike, but will task forces be convened about dangerous drivers?
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It goes down well with people who have never voted for them and never will. bsky.app/profile/cath...
Do they understand how mad they sound? As if anyone has ever decided to cross the Channel in a small boat because, if they make it, they might get to take a free taxi to a doctor's appointment?
"Pull factors" on steroids.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Pull factors" on steroids.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 5, 2026 at 7:11 AM
It goes down well with people who have never voted for them and never will. bsky.app/profile/cath...
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Well there is no chance of me visiting Ireland again.
This is a victim blaming policy that will do nothing to reduce road danger (probably increase it actually) or KSIs.
All it'll do is reduce the numbers cycling even further. Ireland is not serious about road safety.
This is a victim blaming policy that will do nothing to reduce road danger (probably increase it actually) or KSIs.
All it'll do is reduce the numbers cycling even further. Ireland is not serious about road safety.
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Well there is no chance of me visiting Ireland again.
This is a victim blaming policy that will do nothing to reduce road danger (probably increase it actually) or KSIs.
All it'll do is reduce the numbers cycling even further. Ireland is not serious about road safety.
This is a victim blaming policy that will do nothing to reduce road danger (probably increase it actually) or KSIs.
All it'll do is reduce the numbers cycling even further. Ireland is not serious about road safety.
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MELIA is no longer in the shelter. She was rescued by @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social . now training at K9 Rehab in Watertown, Connecticut. With appointment you can do a meet & greet. And bring your dog to see if it's a good fit with Melia.
Adoption application
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
Adoption application
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
February 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
MELIA is no longer in the shelter. She was rescued by @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social . now training at K9 Rehab in Watertown, Connecticut. With appointment you can do a meet & greet. And bring your dog to see if it's a good fit with Melia.
Adoption application
👇
form.jotform.com/252536958908...
Adoption application
👇
form.jotform.com/252536958908...
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Traffic signals are motor traffic engineering devices for managing motor traffic.
They have no value for human-powered and human scale transport.
This is why some Dutch cities pull them out when they clear out the motor traffic!
They have no value for human-powered and human scale transport.
This is why some Dutch cities pull them out when they clear out the motor traffic!
"Cycle traffic at peak times exceed[s] cars. Despite this, signal timings remain set around motor traffic speeds"
Lime bike boss proposes adjusting traffic lights "to reward safe cyclists" - Cycling News | Bike Reviews | road.cc
The policy director of Lime Bikes in the UK has called on Transport for London to retime their traffic lights to enable smoother, less disruptive journeys on two wheels.Writing in MyLondon, Hal Steven...
road.cc
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Traffic signals are motor traffic engineering devices for managing motor traffic.
They have no value for human-powered and human scale transport.
This is why some Dutch cities pull them out when they clear out the motor traffic!
They have no value for human-powered and human scale transport.
This is why some Dutch cities pull them out when they clear out the motor traffic!