Passionate about liveable streets & active travel. Recreational cyclist / runner / pedestrian / utility E-bike rider / utility motorist / person. (he/him/his)
Ascot, South East
Joined December 2008
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Martin Richardson retweeted
New tech trialled by @TransportForWM to improve safety by giving walkers & cyclists priority over vehicles. Installed at road crossings detecting cyclists earlier enabling traffic signals to go green sooner. Our director of external affairs @SarahMcMonagle commented on the trial:
Martin Richardson retweeted
Pavements are for:
Cars ❌
People ✅
If you agree, sign our card asking @LouHaigh for urgent action on #PavementParking today 🚗⏰⬇️
act.livingstreets.org.uk/pag…
ALT A woman pushes a pram into the road to avoid a black car parked on the pavement. The road behind is lined with cars parked on the pavement.
Martin Richardson retweeted
🧵 1/2. Yesterday, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced the UK Government’s commitment to providing 'unprecedented levels of funding' for cycling and walking, as a key component in efforts to improve public health and reduce inequality.
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🧵1/2. As the Paris Olympics wind down, let’s celebrate the city’s leap forward in cycling infrastructure! With 60km of new cycle lanes, 10,000 extra bike parking spots, and 3,000 new Vélib bikes, Paris is setting a new standard.
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🧵1/7. Our director of external affairs @SarahMcMonagle appeared on @BBCBreakfast this morning to discuss road safety and floating bus stops. 🚴♂️🚦 Watch here 👇
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We like to think that we're aware of the negative consequences of a car dominated world, and that is, in part, behind our campaigning for better active travel facilities in our neighbourhoods.
This is a good explainer of the things so many are blind to.
youtu.be/-_4GZnGl55c?si=UzM5…
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🧵1/3. Our director of EA @SarahMcMonagle, said:
"Congratulations to @LouHaigh on being appointed Secretary of State for @transportgovuk. There's an exciting opportunity for the Labour government to bring positive and lasting change to the country through transport policy.
ALT Louise Haigh MP standing next to an ebike at a Cycling UK event
Martin Richardson retweeted
A child's life is cheap on UK roads.
No interrogation of the evidence.
No permanent withdrawal of the driver's licence.
No media interest in the wider issues.
No justice.
#stopdekindermoord
theguardian.com/uk-news/arti….
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Objective 4: Increase transport choices! Key projects:
🚴Boosting cycling infrastructure
🌍 Reducing car use
📊 Influencing travel policies
🏛️ Engaging policymakers
🏢 Promoting Cycle Friendly Employers
Support us! Write to your local candidate: ow.ly/ijYo50SlJJE
Martin Richardson retweeted
Interesting 20mph stuff!
LTT roughly estimate the casualties avoided in🏴by 20mph saved £20M for the first 3 months.
If the casualty figures in Q1 2024 are similar, the 20mph associated savings will exceed the £34m implementation cost within just the 1st 6 months!
transportxtra.com/publicatio…
Martin Richardson retweeted
Today on Father’s Day, a Dad in Coventry is mourning the loss of his 12-year old son, Keaton Slater, killed by a hit and run driver.
But road violence is something society doesn’t seem to want to tackle, despite road crashes taking more lives than murder and terrorism combined.
I’ve seen two Plan For Drivers published so far ahead of the election, but no plans to stop 30,000 people being killed or seriously injured each year in road crashes in the UK.
Why not?
ALT With the heaviest of heartache l've never ever felt in my life my youngest son was killed in a hit run at 4:30 yesterday on the radford rd Age 12 He was my mini me he was the light and soul of our little family We can't believe that this has happened still expecting him to come barging in the room like the life of the fun he was I'm so broken right now Rip my youngest boy Can we all light up Facebook blue for this young Coventry City fan
ALT Coventry has been rocked by tragedy after a young boy was killed in a 'hit-and-run.' It happened on Radford Road yesterday afternoon (Friday, June 14).
Martin Richardson retweeted
Congratulations to @Chris_Boardman, who has been awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to active travel.
It's great to see his work to make walking, wheeling and cycling preferred options for everyone recognised.
ALT Chris Boardman on a zebra crossing with school pupils and Living Streets staff.
Martin Richardson retweeted
National Active Travel Commissioner @Chris_Boardman has been awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for services to #activetravel: "It's been an easy cause to champion. Most parents would love transport independence for their kids. And if they have it, we all do."
ALT A headshot of Chris Boardman, smiling at the camera.
Martin Richardson retweeted
🚴♂️ Be a #BikeHero this #BikeWeek! 🌟 Email your local candidates and urge them to support:
💰 10% of the transport budget for active travel
🚏 An integrated transport strategy
🏡 Great cycling & walking networks for new homes
Make your voice heard: ow.ly/QcZq50SiHo9
Martin Richardson retweeted
Pedal into a brighter future with us! Our 2024-29 strategy focuses on creating happier, healthier, and greener lives through cycling 🌿
Discover how we're changing public perceptions over the next five years with five ambitious objectives. Learn more: cyclinguk.org/strategy
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Our mission: keep cycling at the forefront of political priorities. We're pushing for:
🛣️ Superior infrastructure
🦺 Enhanced safety
🚲 Pro-cycling policies
Support us by donating to keep cycling central in politics. Read our 'Freedom to Move' manifesto: ow.ly/B0LV50SfmNX
Martin Richardson retweeted
I am the active travel champion for Oxfordshire, I do not endorse this message, this smacks of victim blaming. Shocking language "Road users can't look out for you.." If that's the case surely they shouldn't be driving. Awful by @tvprp. @matthew_barber @CCJasonHogg
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In its manifesto published today the Liberal Democrats have proposed creating new cycling and walking networks with a new nationwide active travel strategy. They have also promised to invest in active travel although they have not said how much they would spend.
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🚴♂️🚴♀️ Happy Bike Week! 🚴♂️🚴♀️ Join us in celebrating the joy of cycling. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, now's the time to make a positive impact on our communities and the environment.
Who's ready to ride? 🚲
cyclinguk.org/bikeweek
📸 @davewalker
Martin Richardson retweeted
A real plan for drivers would be to give people genuine transport choices like walking, cycling + public transport.
Only then can we reduce car dependency, freeing up road space for those who really need to drive.
It could be like driving during school holidays. All year round.