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Ahmadreza Imani @ahmadrezaimani.bsky.social · 5d

We were delighted to welcome our new MSc students at @ic-cep.bsky.social this week! excited to teach and learn with them on Urban Sustainable Environments, exploring how cities can become healthier.
Applications are now open for next year, join us! 👉 campaigns.imperial.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 15d

Racist property developer allows Muslim man to live rent-free

Alastair Meeks @alastairmeeks.bsky.social · 15d

Fair play to Sadiq Khan. To live rent-free inside the head of the president of the USA is a massive achievement for any Mayor of London.

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Ahmadreza Imani @ahmadrezaimani.bsky.social · Sep 1

Not "leading", just a loud voice!

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Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial @ic-cep.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Explore the tools, tech & policy shaping our environmental future and specialise in areas like urban sustainability, water, or consultancy.

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Jul 3

Interesting study from the Netherlands showing a preference for transport policies when presented as the existing norm rather than an alternative to it.

Argues decision makers should anticipate a bias towards the status quo (ie opposition to change) & support for policies to grow after adoption.

The role of status quo bias in shaping support for controversial transport policies: The counterfactual test

A biased preference for the status quo could explain the increased support for policies following their implementation. However, the influence of stat…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · May 3

Four questions for people who say their driving is essential:

1. why is it essential to drive THAT car?
2. do you drive it as little as possible?
3. why is it essential to drive it that fast?
4. why do you need priority over people who aren't driving?

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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · May 2

Just wanna point out that LibDem/Green Oxfordshire was the absolute centre of the 15 min city conspiracy and today the LDs have added 15 seats and the Greens have more than doubled so it’s hardly electoral suicide.

People like safe streets!

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · May 2

The Liberal Democrats have won overall control of Oxfordshire County Council. Final results are:

🔶 LibDem 36 (+15)
🌹 Labour 12 (-4)
🔵 Conservative 10 (-11)
💚 Green 7 (+4)
➡️ Reform UK 1 (+1)
🟪 Ind Ox Alliance 1 (+1)
◻️ Henley Residents 1 (=)
◻️ Ind 1

(Changes from 2021.)

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · May 2

🤩 Not many better feelings than taking in some fresh cycle friendly infrastructure!

👏 The newly transformed Hammersmith Bridge is a great example of what can be done when river crossings service the people who need them.

Take note rest of London (East London 👀) because this is how it should be!

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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · Apr 28

Most food is transported by boat, so food miles are a relatively small part of the carbon footprint of most diets

A bar chart displaying information about global food miles and their associated greenhouse gas emissions. The chart has two main sections: the left side indicates the share of global food miles by mode of transportation, while the right side shows the greenhouse gas emissions in grams required to move one kilogram of food one kilometer.

- **Shipping** accounts for 59% of global food miles, with a low emission of 20 grams.
- **Road transport** is responsible for 31% of food miles, emitting 400 grams per kilogram.
- **Rail** contributes 10% to the total, with 60 grams of emissions.
- A small percentage, **0.2%**, represents food transported by air, which has the highest emissions at 1130 grams.

The chart suggests that shipping is a very carbon-efficient method of transporting food compared to other means. The data source is credited to Joseph Poore and Thomas Nemecek, 2018.

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · Apr 28

I know I should let this lie, but a thought that keeps occurring is how the government focus on cycling deaths feels like, say, a push on female violence. Yes, women hurt people sometimes, but it'd be fundamentally weird to start by cracking down on a marginalised group that is generally the victim

Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · Apr 25

The only chart needed for today's news on road deaths and the law:

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Tara Goddard, PhD @drtaragoddard.com · Apr 18

"We are all just temporarily abled" (-unknown) and

"We are all just one test result away from our lives changing forever" (-my Physician's Assistant former roommate)

are two quotes I share a lot, relevant to literally every class I teach on transportation, cities, health, and urban theory.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Apr 18

Disability is one of the few minority groups you can join at any time.

People believe they will be the exception & have trouble accepting they’re likely to become disabled at some point in their lives.

Work on internalized ableism. Engage in disability justice. It will benefit you in the long run

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · Mar 22

Why is there ANY debate? 🤦‍♀️

20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.

“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?

Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

www.theguardian.com

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Feb 28

Hey! We've just joined Bluesky. For our first post, we'd like to share this urgent petition:

"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."

Sign here:

Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit

Stop Trump Coalition

stoptrump.org.uk

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · Feb 19

Spartacus moment for every downtown to roll out congestion pricing

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Oliver Lord @olord.bsky.social · Feb 12

Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬

That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.

Why? 🧵1/8

A graphic showing how much wider cars are getting and especially in the SUV market

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Feb 10

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked footage of militant anti-car cyclists in training session.

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Van Badham @vanbadham.bsky.social · Feb 9

Exquisite work from Dan here, #auspol.

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Laura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · Feb 4

I recently covered the sticky issue of car-dependent new homes for Cycling Industry News. If you're delivering affordable homes while ignoring one of households' biggest costs - transport, and in particular car dependency, arguably that housing is not affordable:
cyclingindustry.news/cycle-infras...

Cycle infrastructure: Can England fix new home problems?

PEDALLING IN SQUARES: Building safe cycle infrastructure, including residential connections, is essential to develop cycling in the UK,

cyclingindustry.news

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Ahmadreza Imani @ahmadrezaimani.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Leo Murray @crisortunity.bsky.social · Jan 18

Good morning everyone!

Flyer for Clean Cities / Transport & Environment event in the link: “SUVs in cities: parking reform to discourage ever larger cars

Learn how cities are using parking policy to address the negative impacts of large SUVs on urban space, road safety and climate.”

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bettybarcode @bettybarcode.bsky.social · Jan 5

Bicycles aren't inconvenient; they have been inconvenienced.

Cars aren't convenient; they have been convenienced.

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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · Dec 30

NEW: I interviewed Chris Boardman about his many careers, including his current role at Active Travel England. He told me that fact-free anti-cycling media stories are harming the UK's health, as they put off politicians from making brave but necessary decisions.

www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...

Anti-cycling stories are bad for the UK’s health, says Chris Boardman

Racing champion turned active travel advocate criticises parts of the media for safety scaremongering

www.theguardian.com

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Bob From Accounts 🚲 @bobfromaccounts.bsky.social · Dec 20

The UK government's budget for active travel in 2024/25 is £100 million,

Money to be spent on fixing potholes £1.6bn

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Dec 18

Relax, I'll be right back.

Content developed with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

graphic showing vehicles lined up behind a bike and person walking into a shop
Text: Ill just be a minute -it's ok i left my bike lights blinking

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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · Dec 18

17-year-long Scottish study of 82,000+ adults finds commuting by bike reduces your risk of:
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.

Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.

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