GearingLeedsUp

A campaign to improve #cycling infrastructure for public buildings in #Leeds.
Run by four year 12's: (@BrannocGGNS, @HarryJSmall, @louie2933, and Jamie)

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

Hello! We’re a local campaign aiming to improve #cycling infrastructure at public buildings in #Leeds. We’re working as part of the InspireUS 2020 programme with @the_ttrust, aiming to make local change and earn the opportunity of a life-changing trip to the USA. #CleanAirNow

[MSeries @mseriesMMXIV]

Bike lanes are optional, I ain't going to use them just because you think I should. I'll judge the risks for myself. The cost of the facility is irrelevant.

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

Good to see @Leeds_Highways investing in cycling infra on H'gate Rd / Ring Rd roundabout. However, it seems like commuters aren't using it: the extra traffic lights slow journeys; it stops suddenly; & it's partly tiled meaning it's slippery. Should be better consultations w users

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

Great to be on the @RoundhayRadio politics show, discussing GearingLeedsUp, HS2, and more!

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

As should the UK!

[MovingLeeds @MovingLeeds]

I raised the issue of promoting #cycling/#walking/#rail transport over electric cars, which contribute to low-density car culture and can be environmentally harmful themselves (although obviously better than fossil fuel-powered!).

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

Building cycling infrastructure is a much more effective way of maxamising road space to reduce congestion, as highlighted by this brilliant demonstration in Latvia on No Car Day 5 years ago... -B

[MovingLeeds @MovingLeeds]

These 'smart motorways' are truly awful. 1 fundamental thing that traffic & road planners get wrong is thinking that adding more lanes reduces congestion, rather than solving th bottleneck in th 1st place. This fails in cities, & has no place on motorways. https://t.co/qBXkz9g1nA

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

'We cannot get rid of cars in OUR city; we are not Amsterdam!'

Well...neither was Amsterdam!

(1e van der Helststraat, Amsterdam, 1978 - 2005)

[21st Century City @urbanthoughts11]

It would take a 6 lane road to get these 100 cyclists through in 39 seconds in cars. #London
vid @E14Cyclist

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

An amazing example of how cycling can benefit a city!

[Bicycle Mayor of Amsterdam (Fietsburgemeester) @BicycleMayor020]

Cycling is not a problem, it is a solution to keep cities livable and healthy on many levels. @AmsterdamNL @BYCS_org @copenhenken @BartvanBolhuis

[GearingLeedsUp @GearingLeedsUp]

The implementation of better cycle storage facilities would encourage people to #cycle to the town centre instead of driving, thus saving money and the #environment, as well as improving people's wellbeing.

[West Leeds Dispatch @WLDispatch]

Extra short-stay spaces to tackle parking issues in Pudsey town centre https://t.co/XV5foRNdRx

[CityConnect @CityConnect1]

Interested in getting more people travelling to your organisation by bike? Get in touch to find out how [email protected] #bikefriendlybusiness