George Laxton
@bluebrightfire.bsky.social
Bike commuter, cycle infrastructure advocate, occasional urbanism and political discussion.
Well there’s no slow zones for cars. They don’t have to slow down for the intersection if they have a green light.
Also even where needed, the “slow zone” is painfully slow. I can walk faster than that! All while cars are zooming by!
Also even where needed, the “slow zone” is painfully slow. I can walk faster than that! All while cars are zooming by!
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Well there’s no slow zones for cars. They don’t have to slow down for the intersection if they have a green light.
Also even where needed, the “slow zone” is painfully slow. I can walk faster than that! All while cars are zooming by!
Also even where needed, the “slow zone” is painfully slow. I can walk faster than that! All while cars are zooming by!
Why the fuck is there ANY reason for a slow zone?
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Why the fuck is there ANY reason for a slow zone?
Fox new isn’t news it isn’t journalism. It’s a propaganda arm of the Republican Party and since trump took over, a propaganda arm of Trump.
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Fox new isn’t news it isn’t journalism. It’s a propaganda arm of the Republican Party and since trump took over, a propaganda arm of Trump.
Ep29 Crunching Chris Bishops 'Green Shoots' data
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
People who grew up fighting in world war 2 swung left of centre. Thats why we have universal health care and more. They demanded it.
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
People who grew up fighting in world war 2 swung left of centre. Thats why we have universal health care and more. They demanded it.
To get rid of politicians on the fossil fuel/billionaire bank roll
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
To get rid of politicians on the fossil fuel/billionaire bank roll
We want cheap clean energy, not to have to turn down the thermostat. We can do it, we just need the political will to enact policies to roll out solar, wind and short/long term energy storage.
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We want cheap clean energy, not to have to turn down the thermostat. We can do it, we just need the political will to enact policies to roll out solar, wind and short/long term energy storage.
The money is there, it’s just that they (and labour) refuse to tax it from the ultra wealthy.
@thepress.co.nz doing a “who owns Christchurch” series right now
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@thepress.co.nz doing a “who owns Christchurch” series right now
Press reader article below.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The money is there, it’s just that they (and labour) refuse to tax it from the ultra wealthy.
@thepress.co.nz doing a “who owns Christchurch” series right now
Press reader article below.
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/...
@thepress.co.nz doing a “who owns Christchurch” series right now
Press reader article below.
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/...
Don’t forget removing public transport subsidies encouraging more people to drive
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Don’t forget removing public transport subsidies encouraging more people to drive