Martin Richardson

Passionate about liveable streets & active travel.
Recreational cyclist / runner / pedestrian / utility E-bike rider / utility motorist / person.
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[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@kevin_keyworth @SurreyPolice Your point??

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

Compare and contrast - less than 2 weeks between these 2 overtakes.
I wonder what changed the driver's behaviour? Me thumping on the side of the truck, or contact from @SurreyPolice?
#ClosePass

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@isetta_windsor True, but it wasn't even a shared path alongside!

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

Wow - riding to the station just now (4 minute ride) and the 2nd driver to pass me winds his window down and shouts : "Get on the footpath w@nker"
The sh!t you have to put up with riding a bike.

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@CANSEEngland @LouHaigh @racfoundation @The_AOP Might also help with those high insurance costs!

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

Typically, didn't put cameras on for such a short trip.

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

Just popping out for lunch and errands... 3x zig zags parking offences in 19 minutes @RBWMsupport

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@johna3c @roadcc As an ebike rider I wonder why one was seized (unless they've incorrectly described an illegal electric motorbike - you'd think they'd know the difference)

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

Thames valley Police showing how to stoke a culture war. Operation LYCRA ffs.
@roadcc

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

New tech trialled by @TransportForWM to improve safety by giving walkers & cyclists priority over vehicles. Installed at road crossings detecting cyclists earlier enabling traffic signals to go green sooner. Our director of external affairs @SarahMcMonagle commented on the trial:

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

Finally got to listen to this today (whilst driving ironically). Really great to hear the Secretary of State for Transport explain that the importance of Active Travel to solving the public health and the climate emergency is understood.
Fingers crossed for the future!

[Streets Ahead Podcast @podstreetsahead]

Don't miss our latest episode: Secretary of State for Transport @LouHaigh joins @laura_laker to discuss long-term and "unprecedented" funding for active travel, 20mph, supporting local authorities and more.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://t.co/QUoby8jfCK

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@isetta_windsor @johna3c People will think it's a set up! How many times did you go past the counter??

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@clevergareth @johna3c @WAMActUK #AscotCalling

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

Pavements are for:
Cars ❌
People ✅
If you agree, sign our card asking @LouHaigh for urgent action on #PavementParking today 🚗⏰⬇️
https://t.co/gVCwKvgRIx

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

🧵 1/2. Yesterday, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced the UK Government’s commitment to providing 'unprecedented levels of funding' for cycling and walking, as a key component in efforts to improve public health and reduce inequality.

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

🧵1/2. As the Paris Olympics wind down, let’s celebrate the city’s leap forward in cycling infrastructure! With 60km of new cycle lanes, 10,000 extra bike parking spots, and 3,000 new Vélib bikes, Paris is setting a new standard.

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

🧵1/7. Our director of external affairs @SarahMcMonagle appeared on @BBCBreakfast this morning to discuss road safety and floating bus stops. 🚴‍♂️🚦 Watch here 👇

[Martin Richardson @Smart2k]

@amy_tisi @WAMActUK @MarkRWilsonUK At the recent Ascot SPD meetings I raised the issue of the elderly pedestrian who was killed a couple of years ago - immediately dismissed as an accident, rather than a consequence of the car dominated street.

[Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead Active Travel @WAMActUK]

We like to think that we're aware of the negative consequences of a car dominated world, and that is, in part, behind our campaigning for better active travel facilities in our neighbourhoods.
This is a good explainer of the things so many are blind to.

https://t.co/l747Q5mVPp

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

🧵1/3. Our director of EA @SarahMcMonagle, said:
"Congratulations to @LouHaigh on being appointed Secretary of State for @transportgovuk. There's an exciting opportunity for the Labour government to bring positive and lasting change to the country through transport policy.