BrumTransportExperience

Highlights (and lowlights) of trying to get around Birmingham. Sometimes other things.

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@jordanbhx Buses still more of a limp than a sprint

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@thisandtatt @TomVideoPlus @WoodinRivers There are plenty of McDonalds in the area already, it's hardly controlling

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@thisandtatt @WoodinRivers It's not that simple. The thing is the impact of a McDonalds isn't limited to the walls of the unit itself. This one is a proposed drive thru in a terrible location for a drive thru. McDonalds also brings a tonne of litter and ASB. Who wants that?

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@jordanbhx WTH is that and where do I object?

[Sarah Chaundler @ChaundlerSarah]

Another crash on one of Birmingham's busiest high streets. One car smashed into two that were parked. Pedestrian crossing destroyed; three recovery trucks needed. What's the cost to the "bankrupt" city in ££s & perception of public safety?

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@WoodinRivers many times for other silly decisions that is

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@WoodinRivers As I've said many times on here: who signed this off?

[David Barker @David4BKH]

Please sign and share this petition, calling for the long over-due Moseley and Kings Heath LTN to be delivered faster than the current programme, which is set to deliver the earliest improvements in July 2025 with other elements as late as June 2026.

https://t.co/wiBk55KI0u

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@RichParkerLab I hate to say it but I'm starting to regret voting for you

[Possible @_wearepossible]

This is why it’s wrong to freeze fuel duty while hiking bus fares by 50%.

[Carlton Reid @carltonreid]

Budget provides additional £100 mn for cycling and walking infrastructure in 2025-26. This is NOT the "unprecedented level of funding" that transport secretary @LouHaigh told @laura_laker was coming. Meanwhile, motorists get yet another fuel duty freeze. Climate change anyone?

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

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[Shivaji Shiva @ShivajiShivaLaw]

I am struggling to reconcile @RichParkerLab's statements:

- “This is an issue that is blighting our region which is why immediate and unwavering focus is needed,”

- the role will have “real purpose and meaning”
&

- the role attracts a "small honorarium" instead of a salary.

[Shivaji Shiva @ShivajiShivaLaw]

Things @BhamCityCouncil tolerates on pedestrianised areas …

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@thecubebham The prioritisation of private cars as method of transport

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@senoJ_asiL @mrmjprice How do you propose cutting down on cars is done instead? In cities where it's restricted by number plate the rich buy more cars. Many households here have multiple cars already, some front gardens look like car parks.

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@PlanningShit Wow what a shithole, and I'm saying that as someone living in Birmingham

[Simon J Dixon @WoodinRivers]

It's an interesting policy proposal on banning cycling in town, if we assume the council will apply same logic to similar areas:
* Some dangerous cyclists, already breaking the law = banning cycling
So then...
* Some dangerous drivers, already breaking the law = ??? 👀

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@senoJ_asiL @mrmjprice It's just for cars 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Jon Burke 🌍 @jonburkeUK]

In less than 20 years, car culture has destroyed the traditional British suburb, with enormous environmental, social, and political consequences.

[BrumTransportExperience @BrumTransportXp]

@PabloAllelli @LizClements Interesting, how so? There are bridges over the canals and they're far less anti human than 6+ lanes of traffic with the only crossing point being a narrow bridge accessed by piss soaked stairs that looks like somewhere you could be mugged