Promoted to zone 1 in 2023, and loving my Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Southwark. Sutton really is missing out (but on that I am beyond the point of caring)!
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Charles Martin retweeted
Healthy Streets results: “Another year of little progress in Sutton in terms of implementing healthy streets measures. Sutton is ranked 30th out of the 33 London boroughs, dropping two places from 2023.”
#sutton #healthystreets #cycling #schoolstreets healthystreetsscorecard.lond…
Congratulations @cyclinginsutton on receiving the ‘Green Shoots Award’ this evening at the @London_Cycling AGM and Awards Ceremony!
(Also kudos to @southwarkcycle (along with @GreenwichCycle @lewicyclists) as joint winners of the ‘Excellent Event Award’).
ALT Get Sutton Cycling members being presented with an award from the London Cycling Campaign.
Charles Martin retweeted
On June 20 the City of London votes on whether current restrictions on Bank Junction should remain. Black cabs have been lobbying hard. They cite the benefits for the disabled. But disabled users don't agree. Watch this video of wheelchair user Ben Foley @citypolicychair
Charles Martin retweeted
59% would support road user charging (vs 19% opposed) if revenue used to fund public transport. Come on @UKLabour, here's a popular and equitable policy you could adopt to expose the Tories' desperate "war on the war on drivers".
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Charles Martin retweeted
So, the Streatham Wells LTN has been ‘suspended’ and motor traffic has massively increased on the residential roads that the LTN previously protected, but at least it’s solved the problem of gridlock on Streatham High Road…Oh.
Living Streets got in touch. I think the issue was with the outdated browser on the laptop I was using. Anyway, went out for a walk instead and all the better for it. Love my LTN!
Hi @livingstreets I have attempted to join the #walkingsummit online, but failed. Are you having technical difficulties? If not, it must be something my end. Anyway, I wish everyone a successful day, and look forward to reading the reviews on coming days.
Hi @livingstreets I have attempted to join the #walkingsummit online, but failed. Are you having technical difficulties? If not, it must be something my end. Anyway, I wish everyone a successful day, and look forward to reading the reviews on coming days.
Thank you @WalworthGarden for today’s fabulous ‘Birding at Walworth Garden and Beyond’ workshop.
I’ll be definitely coming back another time: walworthgarden.org.uk/worksh…
(If you can’t ‘tweet’ about birds and bird song, what can you ‘tweet’ about?)
Happy New Year to musicians and purveyors of music everywhere!
In 2023, these guys in particular have provided the soundtrack to my life and I would like to thank them dearly: @aliceboman @CHAMPSOFFICIAL @djchriscoco @elizabethalker @hidden_cameras @thisismaps @wearetwolanes
Charles Martin retweeted
The most cynical thing about this manipulative political tactic is that it pretends that cars haven’t been powerfully prioritized since the 1960s. Minor attempts to bring things closer to balance are framed as “anti-motorist.” This approach will hurt everyone, including drivers.
On Sunday, I slammed the brakes on anti-motorist measures.
For many, our car is a lifeline. We use them to get to work or see our family.
But too often drivers feel under attack.
Our new plan will put drivers back in the driving seat and improve their experience on the road.
ALT Plan for drivers will see smoother journeys, easier parking, stop unfair enforcement, tackle inconsiderate driving and help switch to zero emission cars.
Charles Martin retweeted
Thanks to 100s of you that rode across #BatterseaBridge with us last night to point out terrible conditions there
1 month on from death of 27 year old woman, we've written to @TfL @wandbc @RBKC and will continue to push for safe cycling in the area: lcc.org.uk/news/open-letter-…
Hundreds of people cycle across #BatterseaBridge this evening protesting 1 month on from recent death.
🚨@RBKC @wandbc @tfl: fix this lethal bridge now lcc.org.uk/news/open-letter-… #DangerousJunctions
Charles Martin retweeted
BREAKING NEWS: The High Court has ruled that next month's expansion of Ulez is lawful.
bbc.in/3rNeFFs
If anyone at @SouthernRailUK can explain why trains from London Victoria to Sutton (Hackbridge route, southbound only) are scheduled today to dwell at Mitcham Eastfields for eight minutes, I would be interested to know!
Charles Martin retweeted
Our huge new report on the state of delivery of active travel, car use reduction, #ClimateSafeStreets schemes across London and in every borough launched today. Check out your borough in the report...
[NEW] Every London borough, reviewed on its #ClimateSafeStreets progress - walking, cycling, 20mph, traffic calming & more...🚶🏿♀️🚶🏼♂️🚲🛴🌱 Discover London's best & worst, and find your borough [1/5] lcc.org.uk/news/best-and-wor…
My latest article for @cyclinginsutton (the second in a mini-series of three) has been posted.
Essentially, a review of the 'cycling' schemes delivered in one outer London borough over the last decade, plus an overview of strategies that come and strategies that go.
New post: 'What was delivered for cycling in Sutton between 2010 and 2022?' - in six bite-size chapters. ^CM getsuttoncycling.org.uk/2023…
I am pleased to have this article finally published. It comes in at around 12,000 words, took ages to prepare, but just had to be done. Never again! (Well, not quite never again as there are two further parts to follow, but you get my drift). @London_Cycling @LDN_LS
New post: 'Sutton's councillors: welcome to the class of 2022'. Who was in, and who out at last May's elections. Plus a reminder that all it takes is political will. (It is a long read, so recommend make a brew, and put feet up, before you start)! ^CM getsuttoncycling.org.uk/2023…
Charles Martin retweeted
From climate change ‘certainty’ to rapid decline: a timeline of IPCC reports theguardian.com/environment/…
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UN releases "survival guide for humanity", saying clean energy should be exploited to avert climate disaster bbc.in/3n4uoxv
Charles Martin retweeted
UN climate report: Scientists release 'survival guide' to avert climate disaster bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Charles Martin retweeted
#AirPollution is a global health emergency!
Strong policies like low-emission zones have proven to make a dent in toxic emissions.
National and local governments must come together across Europe to tackle its devastating health impacts head-on.