#active-travel — Public Fediverse posts

So, yesterday I had the pleasure (?) of using the Southern Rail service on the Three Bridges to London Victoria line. I had my full sized bike with me. On previous occasions, the bike carriage was indicated by a bicycle logo near the door, next to a wheelchair logo. On yesterday's train, the bicycle logo had been removed.

Anyway, I got on the train and went to tie up my bike only to find that there were no straps. Everything else was the same as it used to be. So I had to stand next to my bike so it wouldn't get flung around on some of the curves (or track changes).

I asked the conductor and was told that they removed the straps due to a "government directive". He didn't look like he was in the mood to be questioned by me, just a passenger (oops, sorry: a customer) so I didn't probe further. If anybody knows what government directive this might be, please let me know (before I write to my MP).

I am concerned that this is the first step towards not allowing full sized bikes at all on their services.

PS - Thameslink, on the other hand, provide an excellent service including carrying bikes and, luckily, this is the service I use more often.

#BikeTooter #UKCycling #SouthernRail #ActiveTravel #Crawley

https://www.laviezine.com/1571049/the-perfect-south-of-france-trip-backroads-active-travel/ The Perfect South of France Trip | Backroads Active Travel #ActiveTravel #Biking #hiking #MassifDesMauresFranceTour #PlacesToTravel #SouthOfFranceDestinations #SouthOfFranceTour #SouthOfFranceTravel #SouthOfFranceTrip #SouthOfFranceVacation #travel

🚲 edi.bike | issue 144 | 11th May '26

Council Officers look to axe a fourth ‘Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route’ filter ahead of Sub-committee decisions; Bikes for Refugees hit 4,000 bikes refurbished for New Scots; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-144-11th-may-26/

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

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My #introduction to this new account on toot.wales - hi, I’m Mike 👋

I live in #Penarth and am interested in local politics (especially #cycling and #activetravel), #food (both at home and out), #trains and the #southwalesmetro.

I’m a scientist and engineer and a research fellow at #Cardiff university. My other account is @drmikepj

I’m intending to use this account for more local-interest things.

For the #ActiveTravel crowd, if you haven't seen this video yet, I recommend watching. Insightful and thought provoking I think. And for the councillors that will be elected this week it offers a good reminder - a noisy campaign, whether on socials or on the streets, doesn't mean majority support!

This Is The Real Reason We Can...

“Potholes fuel voter frustration so what can be done?” Pass a law so motorists can’t sue for damage. Stop maintaining roads only pavements and cycle lanes. The active travel revolution will be born! #ActiveTravel #Roads #PotHoles #Walking #Cycling

London is a very walkable city #banksy #activetravel #walkablecities

🚲 edi.bike | issue 143 | 4th May '26

Council Officers race to ruin the Greenbank to Meadows ‘quiet’ route before TRO Sub can; Voi physically marking parking zones; PoP26 manifesto and merch; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-143-4th-may-26/

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

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Diarycast - Lockdown Patently Workable (2020-05-10) - April/May news: more good PV generation, and active travel is getting some UK central-government TLC... #podcast #coronavirus #activeTravel - https://www.earth.org.uk/diarycast-20200510.html

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#biketooter #cycling #activetravel #walking #hiking #photography #writing

There's a local council consultation re local cycle infrastructure just opened. A local (and indeed nationally recognised) #activeTravel proponent is rallying the #cycling troops, but has suggested that if people don't know what to say they use LLMs to help them out including giving prompts they might use.
I'm biting my tongue as their heart is in the right place, but really, if you can't be bothered to write it yourself …

🚲 edi.bike | issue 142 | 27th Apr '26

New ‘Cycle Buddies’ Scheme; Pedal on Parliament Call for Marshals; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-142-27th-apr-26/

⚠️ 📆 JOIN US - @pedalonparliament.org, 11:30am 30th May, Meadows to Holyrood 🎉

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

🚲 edi.bike | issue 141 9| 20th Apr '26

Council launches ‘Craigmillar Niddrie Connections’ Consultation; Spokes review Scottish Election manifestos; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-141-20th-apr-26/

⚠️ 📆 JOIN US - @pedalonparliament.org 11:30am 30th May, Meadows to Holyrood on closed roads, for a cycle-safe Scotland 🎉 https://pedalonparliament.org

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

🚲 edi.bike | issue 140 | 13th Apr '26

‘Most Edinburgh car commuters have an alternative available’; Voi bike rescued by magnet fisherman; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-140-13th-apr-26/

⚠️ 📆 SAVE THE DATE- @pedalonparliament.org, 11:30am 30th May, Meadows to Holyrood 🎉

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

Another one from the archives. And now would be an excellent time to... https://www.mattpedals.bike/stop-driving-to-the-gym/ #walking #cycling #activetravel #biketooter #cars

It's been over two years now, and it feels like an increasingly good decision given events in the Middle East. #cars #activetravel #walking #cycling #trains #biketooter

https://www.mattpedals.bike/our-year-without-a-car/

🚲 edi.bike | issue 139 | 6th Apr '26

Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route - win at Transport Committee; our April TEC round-up; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-139-6th-apr-26/

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

An intriguing idea whose time may have come?

Canberra’s city centre should be a destination, not a thoroughfare | Region Canberra https://share.google/6c5fy1ndrGTnrlOnA

#canberra #activetravel #fifteenminutecities #urbanplanning

New School Street Imminent

It’s been about eight months since Warwickshire County Council announced its plans for a new School Street in Nuneaton, but now it looks like it may finally become a reality. In its newsletter, Chetwynd Junior School has revealed that Caroline Close is proposed to be the site of the new scheme, expecting to start in May 2026.

This is excellent news for a school and street that is plagued by […]

🚲 edi.bike | issue 138 | 30th Mar '26

Transport Committee Agenda for this Thursday: a Turning Point for Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route? Auction Fundraiser for MND; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-138-30th-mar-26/

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

Memorandum sets out future of railways in Welsh borders http://dlvr.it/TRjkXm #ActiveTravel #GreatBritishRailways #Network #RailNews

In RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland non-scientific commuting time experiment, the winner is: CYCLING. 🎉

In second place: BUSES.

The loser is: DRIVING (that journo hasn't arrived yet).

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0324/1564828-commuting-in-dublin/

#Rothar #BikeTooter #Cycling #ActiveTravel #PublicTransport #MastoDaoine

🚲 edi.bike | issue 137 | 23rd Mar '26

Foot of the Walk to Dock St official opening ceremony; ‘North Edinburgh Connections’ consultation launches; Emergency motion ruled ‘not urgent’ on Quiet Route; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-137-23rd-mar-26/

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

"Mr Sarwar’s plan involves repurposing £70 million each year from the active and sustainable travel budget"

#scotland #labour #ActiveTravel

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/plan-for-new-potholes-fund-using-money-intended-for-active-travel-would-be-a-disaster-say-campaigners-6026492

"new active travel data from the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust showing that 69 per cent of Capital residents walk or wheel at least five days a week"

#edinburgh #cycling #ActiveTravel

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-roads-850-metres-of-segregated-cycle-track-opened-in-latest-phase-of-leith-connections-6027327

I’m never going to love #cycling, or even particularly like it, but bloody hell does it get me across town quickly. I can be at work inside 15 minutes, where the bus can take twice as long.

In other news, I think the #voi bikes are a bit crap, but a damn sight better than nothing.

#edinburgh #activetravel

🚲 edi.bike | issue 135 | 9th Mar '26

Edinburgh’s Walking and Cycling Index Updated for 2025; Scottish Election Hustings 16th March; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-135-9th-mar-26/

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

Walk Ride Greater Manchester have 2 vacancies:
- Walking and Cycling Bus Coordinator
- Project Administrator for Walking and Cycling Bus Programme
Walk Ride GM has launched an ambitious new pilot project to establish the UK’s first coordinated network of walking and cycling buses for school travel.
https://www.walkridegm.org.uk/2026/03/05/wrgm-launches-pioneering-walking-and-cycling-bus-pilot/
#Manchester #GetFediHired #NonProfit #ActiveTravel #GreenJobs