Rob Bryher
@robbryher.bsky.social
📍Bristol, England / 🌿 Green councillor for St George West on Bristol City Council // 🏢 Chair of Development Control Committee A // 🚋 Chair of Kerbside and Parking Strategy Task and Finish Group and Member of Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee
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Cycle lanes and LTNs often attract loud opposition, making them seem deeply unpopular. But are they?
Across multiple studies (survey + analysis of 36k UK tweets), we find broad support - especially for well-designed, segregated lanes. Good quality cycle lanes benefit all!
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Across multiple studies (survey + analysis of 36k UK tweets), we find broad support - especially for well-designed, segregated lanes. Good quality cycle lanes benefit all!
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Why do people support or oppose bike lanes? Our research sheds light on public opinion
Research suggests that more consultation about cycle lanes would bring more support for them.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Cycle lanes and LTNs often attract loud opposition, making them seem deeply unpopular. But are they?
Across multiple studies (survey + analysis of 36k UK tweets), we find broad support - especially for well-designed, segregated lanes. Good quality cycle lanes benefit all!
🔗 shorturl.at/Ovkco
Across multiple studies (survey + analysis of 36k UK tweets), we find broad support - especially for well-designed, segregated lanes. Good quality cycle lanes benefit all!
🔗 shorturl.at/Ovkco
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I am extremely saddened to read that Alan Hydes was a resident of Hotwells & Harbourside. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Every tragedy on our roads is a reminder of the need to make our streets safe for everyone, with meaningful speed limits and infrastructure.
Every tragedy on our roads is a reminder of the need to make our streets safe for everyone, with meaningful speed limits and infrastructure.
January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I am extremely saddened to read that Alan Hydes was a resident of Hotwells & Harbourside. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Every tragedy on our roads is a reminder of the need to make our streets safe for everyone, with meaningful speed limits and infrastructure.
Every tragedy on our roads is a reminder of the need to make our streets safe for everyone, with meaningful speed limits and infrastructure.
RIP.
Helsinki has had zero road deaths in the last year because they've put the right policies and funding in place.
Bristol and the West of England as a whole needs to tame cars.
We need far better strategic leadership from our Labour WECA Mayor on this.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Helsinki has had zero road deaths in the last year because they've put the right policies and funding in place.
Bristol and the West of England as a whole needs to tame cars.
We need far better strategic leadership from our Labour WECA Mayor on this.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Passionate cyclist killed in alleged hit and run named as family pays tribute
The family have thanked those who stopped to try to save him
www.bristolpost.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
RIP.
Helsinki has had zero road deaths in the last year because they've put the right policies and funding in place.
Bristol and the West of England as a whole needs to tame cars.
We need far better strategic leadership from our Labour WECA Mayor on this.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Helsinki has had zero road deaths in the last year because they've put the right policies and funding in place.
Bristol and the West of England as a whole needs to tame cars.
We need far better strategic leadership from our Labour WECA Mayor on this.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
He's the "ugly scene". The brass neck of criticising anyone else for anything at all after what he has done.
January 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
He's the "ugly scene". The brass neck of criticising anyone else for anything at all after what he has done.
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Reform are proving themselves to just be the Tories with a brighter coloured tie.
They promise a break from years of failure and decline, while stuffing their ranks full of those responsible for that failure and decline in the first place.
The real uniparty is the Conservatives + Reform.
They promise a break from years of failure and decline, while stuffing their ranks full of those responsible for that failure and decline in the first place.
The real uniparty is the Conservatives + Reform.
January 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Reform are proving themselves to just be the Tories with a brighter coloured tie.
They promise a break from years of failure and decline, while stuffing their ranks full of those responsible for that failure and decline in the first place.
The real uniparty is the Conservatives + Reform.
They promise a break from years of failure and decline, while stuffing their ranks full of those responsible for that failure and decline in the first place.
The real uniparty is the Conservatives + Reform.
I'm glad that my Green colleagues James Crawford and @edplowden.bsky.social are keeping up the pressure on the need for the Henbury Loop.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Severn Beach line could be extended to Parkway
But the option being explored falls short of the Henbury Loop proposal
www.bristolpost.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I'm glad that my Green colleagues James Crawford and @edplowden.bsky.social are keeping up the pressure on the need for the Henbury Loop.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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It’s local government budget season.
Avon Fire and Rescue would like to consult with you about their priorities and budget.
www.avonfire.gov.uk/news/futurea...
Avon Fire and Rescue would like to consult with you about their priorities and budget.
www.avonfire.gov.uk/news/futurea...
Have your say on the future and funding of Avon Fire & Rescue Service - Avon Fire and Rescue Service
Share your views on our priorities and if you'd be willing to pay more in your Council Tax to help fund our services.
www.avonfire.gov.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
It’s local government budget season.
Avon Fire and Rescue would like to consult with you about their priorities and budget.
www.avonfire.gov.uk/news/futurea...
Avon Fire and Rescue would like to consult with you about their priorities and budget.
www.avonfire.gov.uk/news/futurea...
Yes, that's definitely why they are doing that. There can be no other reason.
January 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Yes, that's definitely why they are doing that. There can be no other reason.
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Excellent day yesterday with the Lord Mayor unveiling a Bristol Civic Society blue plaque for Elizabeth Holmes (née Emra) in St George #Bristol
www.troopers-hill.org.uk/emra/Plaque1...
@caralavan.bsky.social @robbryher.bsky.social
www.troopers-hill.org.uk/emra/Plaque1...
@caralavan.bsky.social @robbryher.bsky.social
Plaque Unveiling 14 Jan 2026
www.troopers-hill.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Excellent day yesterday with the Lord Mayor unveiling a Bristol Civic Society blue plaque for Elizabeth Holmes (née Emra) in St George #Bristol
www.troopers-hill.org.uk/emra/Plaque1...
@caralavan.bsky.social @robbryher.bsky.social
www.troopers-hill.org.uk/emra/Plaque1...
@caralavan.bsky.social @robbryher.bsky.social
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LTNs are, and should be treated as, a public health measure. Councils should concentrate on evidence of harm reduction & its clear communication because no amount of consultation satisfies ardent opponents.
There are some who say we don’t consult on our newest Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
If that’s the case, it’s worth taking a look at the West Ham LTN engagement report.
If that’s the case, it’s worth taking a look at the West Ham LTN engagement report.
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 AM
LTNs are, and should be treated as, a public health measure. Councils should concentrate on evidence of harm reduction & its clear communication because no amount of consultation satisfies ardent opponents.
This passed!
Greens voted for.
Labour (incredibly given how they usually approach whipping) seemed to allow a free vote on it, but mostly abstained.
Lib Dems and Tories voted against.
Very confusing process, even for a keen observer.
Greens voted for.
Labour (incredibly given how they usually approach whipping) seemed to allow a free vote on it, but mostly abstained.
Lib Dems and Tories voted against.
Very confusing process, even for a keen observer.
I'm very pleased to back this Green Party motion for Bristol's Full Council meeting next Tuesday 13th January 2026 entitled "A Universal Basic Income Trial for Bristol".
Please have a read and tell me what you think!
democracy.bristol.gov.uk/documents/s1...
Please have a read and tell me what you think!
democracy.bristol.gov.uk/documents/s1...
democracy.bristol.gov.uk
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
This passed!
Greens voted for.
Labour (incredibly given how they usually approach whipping) seemed to allow a free vote on it, but mostly abstained.
Lib Dems and Tories voted against.
Very confusing process, even for a keen observer.
Greens voted for.
Labour (incredibly given how they usually approach whipping) seemed to allow a free vote on it, but mostly abstained.
Lib Dems and Tories voted against.
Very confusing process, even for a keen observer.
A great public statement from @patdbmcallister.bsky.social ahead of today's Full Council meeting in Bristol.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
January 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
A great public statement from @patdbmcallister.bsky.social ahead of today's Full Council meeting in Bristol.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
If you've seen Hamnet and are as in awe of Jessie Buckley's performance as I am, I can recommend three of her earlier films:
Beast (2017)
Wild Rose (2018)
The Lost Daughter (2021)
She has done enough great work to deserve an Oscar in my view!
Beast (2017)
Wild Rose (2018)
The Lost Daughter (2021)
She has done enough great work to deserve an Oscar in my view!
January 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
If you've seen Hamnet and are as in awe of Jessie Buckley's performance as I am, I can recommend three of her earlier films:
Beast (2017)
Wild Rose (2018)
The Lost Daughter (2021)
She has done enough great work to deserve an Oscar in my view!
Beast (2017)
Wild Rose (2018)
The Lost Daughter (2021)
She has done enough great work to deserve an Oscar in my view!
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Welcome to new Bluesky users.
Here’s how we do things:
1. Always observe the Hambledon Protocol
2. No flisking
3. If someone tealights you, rink them without apology
4. I don’t mind them so much, but tissue-posts are generally frowned on
5. No questions
Good luck!
Here’s how we do things:
1. Always observe the Hambledon Protocol
2. No flisking
3. If someone tealights you, rink them without apology
4. I don’t mind them so much, but tissue-posts are generally frowned on
5. No questions
Good luck!
January 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Welcome to new Bluesky users.
Here’s how we do things:
1. Always observe the Hambledon Protocol
2. No flisking
3. If someone tealights you, rink them without apology
4. I don’t mind them so much, but tissue-posts are generally frowned on
5. No questions
Good luck!
Here’s how we do things:
1. Always observe the Hambledon Protocol
2. No flisking
3. If someone tealights you, rink them without apology
4. I don’t mind them so much, but tissue-posts are generally frowned on
5. No questions
Good luck!
I deactivated my Twitter account this morning. You might quite rightly ask what took me so long. Hope springs eternal. You sort of imagine some things that you used to love are redeemable. Naive, eh?
January 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I deactivated my Twitter account this morning. You might quite rightly ask what took me so long. Hope springs eternal. You sort of imagine some things that you used to love are redeemable. Naive, eh?
Thread: ALL THE FILMS I WATCHED IN THE CINEMA IN 2026
First off, here's the 2025 list.
Secondly, I'm probably going to be a bit more discerning this year: watch fewer films but hopefully increase the quality.
First off, here's the 2025 list.
Secondly, I'm probably going to be a bit more discerning this year: watch fewer films but hopefully increase the quality.
WEEK 51
Marty Supreme - 9/10
If you get along with the Sadfies' incredibly frenetic style (I can see why you wouldn't), this is pure entertainment. Timothee Chalamet is annoyingly great.
Marty Supreme - 9/10
If you get along with the Sadfies' incredibly frenetic style (I can see why you wouldn't), this is pure entertainment. Timothee Chalamet is annoyingly great.
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Thread: ALL THE FILMS I WATCHED IN THE CINEMA IN 2026
First off, here's the 2025 list.
Secondly, I'm probably going to be a bit more discerning this year: watch fewer films but hopefully increase the quality.
First off, here's the 2025 list.
Secondly, I'm probably going to be a bit more discerning this year: watch fewer films but hopefully increase the quality.
Hi new followers! 👋
I post about transport, planning, local Bristol politics, green politics, and I have a thread of tiny reviews of films I see in the cinema.
You can look at my bio to see what I do with the rest of my time. I have a wife and two young kids who bring joy.
Tell me about yourself!
I post about transport, planning, local Bristol politics, green politics, and I have a thread of tiny reviews of films I see in the cinema.
You can look at my bio to see what I do with the rest of my time. I have a wife and two young kids who bring joy.
Tell me about yourself!
January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Hi new followers! 👋
I post about transport, planning, local Bristol politics, green politics, and I have a thread of tiny reviews of films I see in the cinema.
You can look at my bio to see what I do with the rest of my time. I have a wife and two young kids who bring joy.
Tell me about yourself!
I post about transport, planning, local Bristol politics, green politics, and I have a thread of tiny reviews of films I see in the cinema.
You can look at my bio to see what I do with the rest of my time. I have a wife and two young kids who bring joy.
Tell me about yourself!
Just found a Brew Dog beer in my fridge (someone left it at Christmas or New Year) and it reminded me of this. #satire #cowabungadude
youtube.com/watch?v=-wP3...
youtube.com/watch?v=-wP3...
punk squirrel IPA
YouTube video by mralistairgreen
youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Just found a Brew Dog beer in my fridge (someone left it at Christmas or New Year) and it reminded me of this. #satire #cowabungadude
youtube.com/watch?v=-wP3...
youtube.com/watch?v=-wP3...
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Trump started it.
Reform and Tories are at it too.
And Labour already heading in that direction.
All cruel, potentially deadly and does nothing to fix the cost of living crisis.
Reform and Tories are at it too.
And Labour already heading in that direction.
All cruel, potentially deadly and does nothing to fix the cost of living crisis.
January 8, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Trump started it.
Reform and Tories are at it too.
And Labour already heading in that direction.
All cruel, potentially deadly and does nothing to fix the cost of living crisis.
Reform and Tories are at it too.
And Labour already heading in that direction.
All cruel, potentially deadly and does nothing to fix the cost of living crisis.
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Crushing landslide of seats? Sure. But by no means a crushing landslide of votes.
Labour in July 2024 received a lower vote share than any party forming a post–war majority government.
They also got fewer votes than the previous GE in 2019.
Starmer (2024) - 9,708,716
Corbyn (2019) - 10,269,051
Labour in July 2024 received a lower vote share than any party forming a post–war majority government.
They also got fewer votes than the previous GE in 2019.
Starmer (2024) - 9,708,716
Corbyn (2019) - 10,269,051
January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Crushing landslide of seats? Sure. But by no means a crushing landslide of votes.
Labour in July 2024 received a lower vote share than any party forming a post–war majority government.
They also got fewer votes than the previous GE in 2019.
Starmer (2024) - 9,708,716
Corbyn (2019) - 10,269,051
Labour in July 2024 received a lower vote share than any party forming a post–war majority government.
They also got fewer votes than the previous GE in 2019.
Starmer (2024) - 9,708,716
Corbyn (2019) - 10,269,051
An inspiring thread ends here!
19/ My New Year’s resolution is simple: I’m backing @zackpolanski.bsky.social & the Green Party, campaigning, voting, advocating 🌱
I hope you & the wider environmental movement will mobilise too
The UK Green movement has changed history before. Now we must secure political power to make it stick⚡💚
I hope you & the wider environmental movement will mobilise too
The UK Green movement has changed history before. Now we must secure political power to make it stick⚡💚
January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
An inspiring thread ends here!
This is great from the BBC and I hope everyone in the US views it. She was murdered in broad daylight for no reason. Resist!
BBC News - How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
BBC News - How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded
BBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM
This is great from the BBC and I hope everyone in the US views it. She was murdered in broad daylight for no reason. Resist!
BBC News - How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
BBC News - How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis unfolded - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Nothing is ever going to change...
Unless we organise.
Find out your Green role at greensorganise.uk/your-green-role , and get involved with your local party today.
Unless we organise.
Find out your Green role at greensorganise.uk/your-green-role , and get involved with your local party today.
January 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Nothing is ever going to change...
Unless we organise.
Find out your Green role at greensorganise.uk/your-green-role , and get involved with your local party today.
Unless we organise.
Find out your Green role at greensorganise.uk/your-green-role , and get involved with your local party today.
The Society of Merchant Venturers exists in 2026 and they have a role in children's education.
Wild stuff when you think about it.
Wild stuff when you think about it.
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The Society of Merchant Venturers exists in 2026 and they have a role in children's education.
Wild stuff when you think about it.
Wild stuff when you think about it.