Cllr Ed Lamb
@edwardlamb.bsky.social
Green Party councillor, Wirral.
Co-leader of Green group of councillors.
1. Mainly chat about transport on this website.
2. You can ask me about other things!
3. Often wrong about stuff.
Climate // Transport, Health, Public Realm 🚴♂️🚊🌎
Co-leader of Green group of councillors.
1. Mainly chat about transport on this website.
2. You can ask me about other things!
3. Often wrong about stuff.
Climate // Transport, Health, Public Realm 🚴♂️🚊🌎
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Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
Police in Birmingham held a roads policing operation, supported by volunteer Special Constables.
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
February 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Police in Birmingham held a roads policing operation, supported by volunteer Special Constables.
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
In one evening on one road, they pulled over 166 vehicles and took action in a staggering 1 in 3 stops.
Imagine if Roads Policing was properly funded!
"Dad you do nothing. You sleep and watch YouTube.
You do not deserve to be paid."
They say the sweetest things!
You do not deserve to be paid."
They say the sweetest things!
January 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM
"Dad you do nothing. You sleep and watch YouTube.
You do not deserve to be paid."
They say the sweetest things!
You do not deserve to be paid."
They say the sweetest things!
a benefit of my kids getting older/taller is that I get access to another bicycle
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
a benefit of my kids getting older/taller is that I get access to another bicycle
Share this absolute BANGER from @bicycledutch.bsky.social far and wide 🚶♂️👨🦽🚲 🚌
Rethinking the Role of the Car – Time to Let Go
YouTube video by BicycleDutch
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Share this absolute BANGER from @bicycledutch.bsky.social far and wide 🚶♂️👨🦽🚲 🚌
car dependency is a helluva drug
Driving test cheating soars with use of headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM
car dependency is a helluva drug
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
It was quite Dutch-style roundabouty in Chichester this morning.
Running very well in my view.
Running very well in my view.
January 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
It was quite Dutch-style roundabouty in Chichester this morning.
Running very well in my view.
Running very well in my view.
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
Carl Weathers, best known as playing the fearsome Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, here pilots a bakfiets filled with flowers as he spreads his message of positive change in a weekly web series.
#BicycleBirthday Carl Weathers
#BornOnThisDay January 14 (1948-2024)
#BicycleBirthday Carl Weathers
#BornOnThisDay January 14 (1948-2024)
January 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Carl Weathers, best known as playing the fearsome Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, here pilots a bakfiets filled with flowers as he spreads his message of positive change in a weekly web series.
#BicycleBirthday Carl Weathers
#BornOnThisDay January 14 (1948-2024)
#BicycleBirthday Carl Weathers
#BornOnThisDay January 14 (1948-2024)
Some things never change
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Some things never change
"Dad, so you're saying listen to The Bends first, then OK Computer? Dad, Sulk is brilliant!"
My work is done.
My work is done.
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
"Dad, so you're saying listen to The Bends first, then OK Computer? Dad, Sulk is brilliant!"
My work is done.
My work is done.
Weird to read an article about the WCML being at full capacity and not mention HS2. We need more rails innit 🤷♂️ @greens4hs2.bsky.social
www.railmagazine.com/features-lan...
www.railmagazine.com/features-lan...
West Coast Main Line capacity crunch
West Coast Main Line capacity has hit the headlines again recently, but why does it have planners at Network Rail cautious? RICHARD WILCOCK reports
www.railmagazine.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Weird to read an article about the WCML being at full capacity and not mention HS2. We need more rails innit 🤷♂️ @greens4hs2.bsky.social
www.railmagazine.com/features-lan...
www.railmagazine.com/features-lan...
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
Want to get more involved in making our streets safer and greener?
We have the perfect way to kick things off!
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social on Monday 12th Jan for our free webinar, Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
We have the perfect way to kick things off!
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social on Monday 12th Jan for our free webinar, Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Everyday concerns: What people want from transport
Stephen Frost is the former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) where he focused on climate policy, social justice and public engagement in decision making. Pri...
actionnetwork.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Want to get more involved in making our streets safer and greener?
We have the perfect way to kick things off!
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social on Monday 12th Jan for our free webinar, Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
We have the perfect way to kick things off!
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social on Monday 12th Jan for our free webinar, Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
“These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians. It’s disappointing not to see a nationwide prohibition.”
Our @charitycat.bsky.social responds to the news that local authorities will receive legal powers to restrict pavement parking. https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/pavement-parking
Our @charitycat.bsky.social responds to the news that local authorities will receive legal powers to restrict pavement parking. https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/pavement-parking
“These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians | Living Streets
bitly.livingstreets.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
“These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians. It’s disappointing not to see a nationwide prohibition.”
Our @charitycat.bsky.social responds to the news that local authorities will receive legal powers to restrict pavement parking. https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/pavement-parking
Our @charitycat.bsky.social responds to the news that local authorities will receive legal powers to restrict pavement parking. https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/pavement-parking
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
My reflections tinyurl.com/3er5w77k on the Dept for @transportgovuk.bsky.social's #RoadSafety Strategy, launched yesterday. There are some positives, some 'mixed blessings' and some frustrating omissions, notably the lack of action to reduce speeds, boost roads policing or invest in active travel.
Government finally thinking about tackling road injustice | Roger Geffen
The Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom has finally launched its long-awaited Road Safety Strategy (https://lnkd.in/eqdM3-Bc) - the last 10-year 'Strategic Framework' ran out in 2021!
My i...
tinyurl.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
My reflections tinyurl.com/3er5w77k on the Dept for @transportgovuk.bsky.social's #RoadSafety Strategy, launched yesterday. There are some positives, some 'mixed blessings' and some frustrating omissions, notably the lack of action to reduce speeds, boost roads policing or invest in active travel.
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
🚨Event! Tackling Car-dependent New Housing 🚨
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social, former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research as we discuss the public’s views on transport and what it means. 🚗🚌
🗓️ Register now (it's free!)
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social, former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research as we discuss the public’s views on transport and what it means. 🚗🚌
🗓️ Register now (it's free!)
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Everyday concerns: What people want from transport
Stephen Frost is the former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) where he focused on climate policy, social justice and public engagement in decision making. Pri...
actionnetwork.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:21 AM
🚨Event! Tackling Car-dependent New Housing 🚨
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social, former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research as we discuss the public’s views on transport and what it means. 🚗🚌
🗓️ Register now (it's free!)
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social, former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research as we discuss the public’s views on transport and what it means. 🚗🚌
🗓️ Register now (it's free!)
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Reposted by Cllr Ed Lamb
Did you have snow overnight/today? #UKSnow
I’m researching public attitudes towards clearing Snow and Ice in the UK. Are you over the age of 18 and live in the UK? If so, you can take part in my research by clicking this link (details inside)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
I’m researching public attitudes towards clearing Snow and Ice in the UK. Are you over the age of 18 and live in the UK? If so, you can take part in my research by clicking this link (details inside)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
Public Attitudes to Snow and Ice on Pavements and Roads
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
January 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Did you have snow overnight/today? #UKSnow
I’m researching public attitudes towards clearing Snow and Ice in the UK. Are you over the age of 18 and live in the UK? If so, you can take part in my research by clicking this link (details inside)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
I’m researching public attitudes towards clearing Snow and Ice in the UK. Are you over the age of 18 and live in the UK? If so, you can take part in my research by clicking this link (details inside)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
Congestion pricing for every UK city this very instant
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Congestion pricing for every UK city this very instant
Little shout-out to our solar array after its first full year of operation. SSW facing. 9 x 440w panels. Cost was £4500.
Estimated production: 2,770kWh
Actual: 3,800kWh 😲⚡
Monthly D/D for all energy (including heating is £50 😎
Estimated production: 2,770kWh
Actual: 3,800kWh 😲⚡
Monthly D/D for all energy (including heating is £50 😎
December 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Little shout-out to our solar array after its first full year of operation. SSW facing. 9 x 440w panels. Cost was £4500.
Estimated production: 2,770kWh
Actual: 3,800kWh 😲⚡
Monthly D/D for all energy (including heating is £50 😎
Estimated production: 2,770kWh
Actual: 3,800kWh 😲⚡
Monthly D/D for all energy (including heating is £50 😎
Love my GSD but this thing is a work of art
One Week With a Bakfiets
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Love my GSD but this thing is a work of art
Harrowing statement by the judge here. An extreme case of road violence took place in Liverpool in May. 130 injured, with an immense amount of trauma that followed (described in detail).
That's about 2 days worth of serious injuries on UK roads 🤷♂️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
That's about 2 days worth of serious injuries on UK roads 🤷♂️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle 'drove over limbs and crushed prams', judge says in sentencing
The court heard earlier Paul Doyle used his car as a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Harrowing statement by the judge here. An extreme case of road violence took place in Liverpool in May. 130 injured, with an immense amount of trauma that followed (described in detail).
That's about 2 days worth of serious injuries on UK roads 🤷♂️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
That's about 2 days worth of serious injuries on UK roads 🤷♂️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
'I can't rely on the bus - it doesn't show up on time!'
'Can you park on your driveway so the bus can keep to time?'
'No! I need my car(s)!'
And repeat...
'Can you park on your driveway so the bus can keep to time?'
'No! I need my car(s)!'
And repeat...
December 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
'I can't rely on the bus - it doesn't show up on time!'
'Can you park on your driveway so the bus can keep to time?'
'No! I need my car(s)!'
And repeat...
'Can you park on your driveway so the bus can keep to time?'
'No! I need my car(s)!'
And repeat...
Important read. Wood burning stoves are a disaster for public health and their recent rise a very good example of how unprepared we are for the impacts of climate change.
Unintended consequences, etc.
Unintended consequences, etc.
"The share of UK households using solid fuel increased from 8% in 2018-19 to 11.7% in 2022-23. Installations are also increasing, with the proportion of newly inspected homes containing a stove growing from 7% in 2009 to just over 10% by 2024."
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions – but a loophole from Britain’s smog years is fuelling the problem
The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.
theconversation.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Important read. Wood burning stoves are a disaster for public health and their recent rise a very good example of how unprepared we are for the impacts of climate change.
Unintended consequences, etc.
Unintended consequences, etc.
It ain't Christmas until the @techconnectify.bsky.social Christmas lights video drops.
Need to check on UK supplier options. We're all 'warm white' only these days, but next year I want some coloured options (subject to complex family negotiations)
Need to check on UK supplier options. We're all 'warm white' only these days, but next year I want some coloured options (subject to complex family negotiations)
It's the Christmas light video again - 2025 edition
YouTube video by Technology Connections
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It ain't Christmas until the @techconnectify.bsky.social Christmas lights video drops.
Need to check on UK supplier options. We're all 'warm white' only these days, but next year I want some coloured options (subject to complex family negotiations)
Need to check on UK supplier options. We're all 'warm white' only these days, but next year I want some coloured options (subject to complex family negotiations)
Trump/FIFA, basically
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trump/FIFA, basically
Build HS2 in full, etc.
Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years
A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Build HS2 in full, etc.