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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you!

Drew Meehan @drewdraws2.bsky.social · 16d

I am the consummate car guy. I dedicated my life to creating and adoring them. But I have also learned that life is better when you don’t need one. I’d rather take the bike and/or the train and I love living in a walkable city. It’s not about “taking away your car”, it’s about giving you a choice.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 16d

You can be a “car guy” and not like car dependency. You can be a “car guy” and get that too many cars in cities is bad for everyone, including drivers. You can be a “car guy” and be tired of lies & manipulations like “the war on cars.” You can be a “car guy” and know more choice means more freedom.

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 20d

🚶🌍 Hampstead is going car-free this Sunday — and we’ll be there! 🎉

Come find us on Church Row from 12–3pm for a chat about all things sustainable school transport.

Whether you're curious about walking buses, cargo bikes, or just making the school run easier and greener — we’d love to talk!

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy to read this! We need a better 603 In London to cut school traffic as well!

Low Traffic Future @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social · Sep 1

Two new bus routes aim to help ease school traffic in Brighton and Hove 🥳
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Two new Brighton bus routes aim to help ease school traffic

Brighton council is seeking to limit school run car trips to reduce traffic and improve air quality.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · Aug 31

#LetKidsBike #LetKidsWalk

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 31

The more kids are invited to bike, walk and take public transit to school, the safer, healthier and smarter it is for EVERYONE. It’s shocking how much vehicle congestion in cities is actually “driven” by trips to and from schools. #BackToSchool #LetKidsBike #LetKidsWalk cartoon by Yehuda Moon

Cartoon about the amount of unsafe traffic “driven” by parents driving their kids because of safety concerns. We need both safer conditions and a different perspective about what’s safe.

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · Jul 27

Baking in car dependency ignores the climate crisis leaving people living with no local amenities or even any public transport within walking distance.

And there’s no mention of how many of these homes are for affordable or social rent.

Our planning system needs some urgent attention.

Steve Chambers @planningtransport.co.uk · Jul 27

If each home has three parking spaces, that's three parking spaces worth of land that isn't something else.

"vast spaces on new-build estates are given up to parking … this is the reason there is no space for anything else" www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘No shops, no schools’: homes in England built without basic amenities

Thousands of properties going up without access to playgrounds, community infrastructure and even doctors

www.theguardian.com

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jul 25

www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2532922...

Last-ditch effort to block low traffic scheme around private school fails

A final push to halt the rollout of timed traffic bans around a North London private girls’ school has failed - despite claims the vast majority…

www.hamhigh.co.uk

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Adam Harrison @adamdkharrison.bsky.social · Jul 24

More than 6,000 properties in Camden used for holiday short lets >> time to regulate this sector properly, including mandatory sharing of data with local authorities 🏢

www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/they...

‘They should be people's homes!': More than 6,000 properties in Camden used for holiday short lets

Council wants short let companies to share data

www.camdennewjournal.co.uk

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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · Jul 21

!?!

Mike Cookson 🔶 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @mikecookson.bsky.social · Jul 21

Me, trying to work out how Newcastle managed to solve its traffic problems overnight.

Oh yeah, it's the start of the 6 weeks summer holidays.

Which demonstrates that an awful lot of our traffic in the mornings is School Run.

Why did the Council abandon it's #SchoolStreets programme?

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jul 21

Interesting, same in London. We are looking into areas with high density of independent schools to study what difference it makes to the morning and afternoon traffic, would I be able to talk to you about the situation in Newcastle? www.greenschoolruns.org

Green School Runs - Improving air quality for our children

Green School Runs is a registered charity addressing poor air quality caused by traffic congestion, especially during the school run. GSR is an outcome-focused group that encourages schools, parents a...

www.greenschoolruns.org

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jul 19

Camden consults on a scheme on Fitzjhons Avenue including a cycle lane, crossings, and rain gardens. The local Conservatives sent an email around saying: This road already has a fantastic, mature array of trees and grass verge. The introduction of rain gardens is unnecessary in this context. Today

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are marching right up the hill here is Hampstead 🙄😵‍💫, let's hope to start the descent soon!!!

Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · Jul 10

Do you recognise the 'Hill of Hysteria'?

@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

Leo Murray @crisortunity.bsky.social · Jul 10

Clever new study shows a powerful ‘status quo bias’ prevails re new transport policy. Looks at levels of public fear about this, finds exact inverse of the Goodwin Curve of public support: the “Hill of Hysteria”!

Sad to see so many choose to die on that hill

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Carla Francome @carlafrancome.bsky.social · Jul 9

Some parents are doing a fundraiser to raise money for a playground at Chestnuts primary school, with a chance to win a cargo bike. More details here …

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-cago...

Win a CaGo FS150 Family Plus electric cargo bike

Enter now to win a German built electric cargo bike from the brand CaGo in support of Chestnuts Primary School EYFS playground.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Camden Cyclists @camdencyclists.bsky.social · Jul 5

The deadline has been extended by a week - to the 13th. This probably is in response some challenges from locals so is concerning but it means we could try to get some more support next week. Please retweet.

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Camden Cyclists @camdencyclists.bsky.social · Jul 2

Camden Council are currently looking for businesses who can host a community cargo bike in Camden Town. All this would require is daily charging and a spot that everyone can access. To find out more reach out to [email protected].

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jun 30

@greenschoolruns.bsky.social we saw many of them on the school run!

Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · Jun 30

I know north London is hilly but...

#carspreading

Image shows a large ford SUV parked on both the pavement and yellow lines, with a caption reading "carspreading - not quite what they meant by 'off-road'

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jun 30

Important consultation!!!

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢 Please take a few minutes to support this consultation for a new cycle lane on Fitzjohn’s Avenue - so more children can cycle safely to school!!! Deadline is 6th of July! 🚲
Cleaner air and less traffic — it's a win for everyone. 😊🌿💨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-c...

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · Jun 13

Why do we dedicate so much room on our streets for cars, given their inefficiency in transporting people? 🚗 🛣️ 🤔 #urbanplanning #transportation

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣 “I’ve got a message for drivers who harass cyclists like me”

Powerful piece by @metro.co.uk featuring Charlotte of Bike Bus Camden, calling out road intimidation and highlighting why #MyRideOurRight matters.

🔗 metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/wrote-im-terrified-back-stop-drivers-intimidating-23326752/

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚲🍰 Cargos & Cakes 🍰🚲
Join us on Friday 20 June, 4–6pm at Parliament Hill Fields (by the bandstand) for a fun, family-friendly event! 🌳🎈
👀 Check out a range of cargo bikes
🍰 Enjoy free cake
💬 Chat with other parents & get inspired

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · Jun 4

Precious words!

TheBossRoss @thebossross.bsky.social · Jun 4

This.

This is why she was such an extraordinary leader.

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · May 20

We are still fundraising!!!

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · Mar 24

We have never fundraised this way before, but we think it is a worthy cause! We can only benefit from a better understanding of the air quality in NW3! Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/d7e2f3d2

Donate to Green School Runs - London Breathe nodes for NW3 school run!, organized by Francesca Agostini

We need your help to make a real impact on improving air qual… Francesca Agostini needs your support for Green School Runs - London Breathe nodes for NW3 school run!

gofund.me

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · May 20

Lovely crowd!

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · May 16

Thanks to Hampstead Hill School, who invited us to deliver an assembly and workshops to their pupils this morning. The assembly, on #airquality and #activetravel, was part of
@camdencouncil.bsky.social Year of Clean Air for Camden schools project. 🚶🚵🏫

Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · May 6

When I visit schools I am always inspired by how children can be empowered to make a difference for our cities and the environment!

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · May 6

Thanks to Christ Church Primary school in Hampstead, who invited us to deliver an assembly to their pupils this morning. The assembly, on #airquality and #activetravel was part of @camdencouncil.bsky.social Year of Clean Air for Camden schools project. 🚶🚵🏫

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Francesca Agostini @agofra.bsky.social · May 4

...and in a few months nobody will even think it was possible for cars to be there!!! Well done.

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · May 2

"Schoolchildren who run or walk for 15 minutes a day during the school day are mentally and physically sharper than those who do not, a study suggests." Another great reason to walk the school run! 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♀️#AirQuality #AirPollution #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 buff.ly/3WacBkm

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