Sustrans Andy

Improving health outcomes by helping to make it easier for people to travel in more sustainable ways

[Chris Boardman CBE @Chris_Boardman]

It's official, cheap, healthy travel is popular, even on main roads. The demand is there, we now need to get on and build the safe space that will give millions more the sustainable, affordable travel choice they are showing they want. @activetraveleng @Sport_England @DfTstats

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

@georgewent4th @JamesEYFS @SouthamptonCC @SotonCycling @dailyecho @LabourSatvir Whilst the infrastructure in Southampton is not perfect, It is *miles* better than in Winchester or Portsmouth.

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

@georgewent4th @JamesEYFS @Adski11892 @SouthamptonCC @SotonCycling @dailyecho To be fair, "Looked but didn't see" is a physiological thing. I can't find the research right now, but it appears that how visible you are makes no difference if people aren't expecting you.

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

People [in the US] tend to underestimate public support for green policies. even if they, themselves support them.

[Chris Sherrington @DrC_Sherrington]

@carlafrancome Hi @carlafrancome this is termed ‘pluralistic ignorance’ - where people mistakenly think they hold minority views. Applies to 20mph limits and also to US citizen views on climate change https://t.co/ENPRi2epHp Thanks to @Adrian4Davis for introducing me to the term.

[Bike It Ray @BikeitRay]

ALL-ABOARD!! 🙌 the NEW Bike 🚴 🚴 🚴 Bus 🚌 🌈 ... @fridedaysbb @Sustrans @SustransSouth @wmbrewin @SchwalbeUK @MyJourneyHants #FridayWeCycle #bikebus >> #schoolstreet >> #smoothiebike WOW a great end to #BigWalkAndWheel well done 👏 all 💥 and special 🙏 2 Josh @montysbikehub

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

@undertheraedar Definetly

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

And before you ask: yes I *am* being selfish. I want to be able to get on and off trains more easily, without the risk of injury because I choose bring a cycle with me.

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

I cannot tell you how much a difference it would make to all sorts of people getting on and off trains if this were standard on every train.

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

And by all sorts of people, I mean everyone who uses wheels: wheelchairs, walkers, pushchairs and cycles. I mean people (and animals) with small legs and feet that struggle with the step. I mean people who use a mobility aid. I mean people who find steps difficult.

[Patrick Lee @PatrickjaLee]

Lots of talk about air pollution and it seems a lot of disagreement about why poor air quality is such a big deal.

So, what are the health effects of air pollution? (Brace yourself, it's a difficult read but links to research included). 👇🧵

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

@georgewent4th Sake. That's rubbish

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

The choices we make are important. Often they are not recognised as choices.

[Giulio Mattioli @giulio_mattioli]

"UK road transport emissions are now as much as 21m tonnes (MtCO2, 24%) higher than they would have been without fuel duty cut" https://t.co/oQ9jmJTpkU

[Energise Me @EnergiseMe_]

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[Back Pedalling @Back_pedalling]

OK, competition time: Where might the UK have spent this £6bn better than subsidising car journeys?

https://t.co/1serVtVTI4

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

@georgewent4th Yeah, today's not great. Imagine if that £6bn that's being spent on subsidising fuel were spent on trains...

[Havant Borough Council @HavantBorough]

We are looking for volunteers to work on an exciting project for Springwood.

We are upgrading the childrens’ play area and would like to create a community orchard.

We need people to upkeep the trees, water plants and collect fruit.

Please apply below:

https://t.co/3p190AeK4b

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

Is it a pannier?

[Cycling Weekly @cyclingweekly]

Best commuter backpacks for cycling 2023: robust and durable urban rucksacks https://t.co/TgDTeOwIdq

[Sustrans Andy @SustransAndy]

@charlie_baker23 I've been surprised at a couple of (cough)less high end(cough) hotels where they didn't bat an eyelid as I wheeled my bike into the lift.

(Ramada encore in Leicester)