Mastodawn

“Buying whatever vehicle we like, and driving it wherever and whenever we please without having to think about the consequences for other people, has become normalised and ingrained across our society over decades.”

More excellent research from @ianwalker.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/20/suv-risks-warnings-road-safety-buyers-uk-study

#biketooter #cycling #walking #activetravel #suv

SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians, UK study finds

Exclusive: Research suggests financial penalties necessary if number of large vehicles on roads is to be reduced

The Guardian

Matt 23h ago

My wife is just back from her Pilates class, which many in the group – despite being fit, healthy, local to the venue and not short of time – drive to. (She cycles there.) It reminds me of this piece I wrote last year.

https://www.mattpedals.bike/stop-driving-to-the-gym/

#activetravel #biketooter #cycling #walking

Stop driving to the gym

Going about our daily lives actively is far better for us than the lifestyle the leisure industry is pushing.

Matt's Website

michael 23h ago

18-Jun-2026
The suburban street design that’s been driving emissions since WWII

all those stupid mazes of cul de sacs - there should at least be a signposted cycle and footpath as a shortcut, which would help to encourage #activeTravel

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1132774

#science #cities #planning #suburbs #climateCatastrophe #urbanSprawl

The suburban street design that’s been driving emissions since WWII

A century-old planning paradigm still embedded in the physical fabric of suburbs nationwide is driving a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions.

EurekAlert!

Anna 2d ago

I haven't been riding my bike too much lately. I think I got a bit deflated with the poor standard of driving where I live, and it's lost its magic a little. I'm sure it'll return eventually.
In the meantime, I've been #walking everywhere, which is still #ActiveTravel after all, just a lot slower 🙂

Bob Downie 3d ago

And so it goes.

I can't say I'm that surprised that there is now a massive uncertainty in funding Scotland’s planned cycling infrastructure. However, coming just a few days after Transport Scotland confirmed a £1.94 billion investment to dual the remaining sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness it's kick in the teeth for #ActiveTravel
#Glasgow #cycling #biketoot #Scotland
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/uncertainty-over-proposed-glasgow-cycle-34128219

'Uncertainty' over proposed Glasgow cycle lanes after national funding changes

A revised plan to deliver 54.4km of cycle routes by 2032 will go before councillors for approval later this week.

Glasgow Live

marywordymary 4d ago

My ride on the 88 this morning: Kendall near Lechmere smells like chocolate (why?), by the torn out liquor store with the snarky signs it smells like burgers, someone got on or off at every stop (excepting 2).
#mbta #cambridgema #somervillema #activetravel #publictransport

Matt 4d ago

RE: https://mastodon.scot/@kim_harding/116754170301724860

Another reason to dislike Wes Streeting. I’ll add it to my collection... #walking #cycling #biketooter #activetravel

edi.bike | weekly news digest 5d ago

RE: https://mastodon.scot/@edi_dot_bike/116752807728667169

🚲 edi.bike | issue 149 | 15th June '26

Spokes & Living Streets Edinburgh write to Council over dangerous ‘closed’ crossings; Agenda review for June Transport & Environment Committee meeting this Thursday; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-149-15th-june-26/

#bikeTooter #biking #cycling #cyclingUK #localNews #edinburgh #ActiveTravel #urbanism #scotland #newsletter

West Yorkshire Cycling Jun 12

🚴 £4.5bn national cycling strategy announced today. West Yorkshire's Mayor Tracy Brabin has pledged 3,500 miles of safer routes — the region already received £17.07m in active travel funding. 🚲
https://westyorkshirecycling.co.uk/2026/06/12/pavement-parking-enforcement-and-simplified-zebra-crossings-among-measures-in-governments-new-cycling-and-walking-strategy/
#WestYorkshire #ActiveTravel #Cycling

New cycling strategy includes pavement parking enforcement and simplified zebra crossings

The government has announced a projected £4.5 billion in cycling and walking investment over the next five years, with targets to deliver 5,000 new routes and 10,000 safer crossings by 2030.

West Yorkshire Cycling