Wandsworth Bridge Road Association

Wandsworth Bridge Road Association - A collective of residents & businesses on Wandsworth Bridge Road. Join us. (see us on Bluesky)

[Wandsworth Bridge Road Association @WbrAssociation]

The Hill of Hysteria
Why do changes to our urban environment generate so much anxiety & hostility even though we know the present status quo is failing us?
@London_Cycling @TfL @LouHaigh @metecoban92 @willnorman @carltonreid @modacitylife @laura_laker

https://t.co/0dCEU4s9oz

[Patrick Lee @PatrickjaLee]

Burning wood is devastating for people’s health - both burners and their neighbours.

It produces PM2.5, long term exposure to which increases the risk of dying of cancer by over 20%.

Great reporting by @emilynstearn.

https://t.co/p2uphaDG3s

[CYCUL© @cyculcc]

People in cars, taking pictures of other people in cars, complaining about the number of cars holding up their car.

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

Every winter, #MotherNature ❄️ reveals how much we over-designed our streets for cars. But if we look carefully, she also inspires us to create healthier and more equitable streets for all!

📍- Philadelphia🇺🇸, S 4th & Monroe St.
(📸 by @quantum_mystic | Animation by @otucis)

[Wandsworth Bridge Road Association @WbrAssociation]

“When it comes to cars, that finding suggests that a shock like a road closure might be enough to finally force people to take action and change how they commute.”

https://t.co/c1yUD1IgrA

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Why it’s psychologically hard to switch to public transit or biking.

“Over time, land use and infrastructure quality will largely dictate how people travel. But nudges can tilt decisions…can lead people to adjust habits before they otherwise would have.” https://t.co/MXIVfjOI1V

[SEACCFulham @SeaccFulham]

TONIGHT at Sands End Arts & Community Centre, a #fundraiser for our new #music #studio with #greggkofibrown and #erickajanes. 7pm, tickets £10 in advance or on the door.

https://t.co/5p6fdIojVN. Bar will be open.

#seaccfulham #communitycentre #artscentre #fulham #charity

[SEACCFulham @SeaccFulham]

Thursday 5 December is #internationalvolunteerday and we’ve plenty of things we need help with to get Sands End Arts & Community Centre ready for the #christmas season. Fancy a bit of #gardening? Or putting up some decorations? Drop in any time between 9am & 5pm. #IVD2024

[Wandsworth Bridge Road Association @WbrAssociation]

If you're already active in your community – through faith groups, residents' associations, youth work, local charities, or any community role – this is for you.
No experience needed - just bring your passion for your community!
Apply by Dec 5: https://t.co/yVcgDiTckG

[Wandsworth Bridge Road Association @WbrAssociation]

Sharing this free training: Lead the change you want to see in H&F. Apply now to become a H&F Climate Champion and get free expert training, project support, and mentoring to launch your own environmental initiative. 🧵1/2 @LBHF
Apply by Dec 5: https://t.co/yVcgDiTckG

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. Politician claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data. Great, @citynewsTO.
https://t.co/pBWLfi5QKC

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Amsterdam’s plan to remove 11,200 parking spaces from its streets by the end of 2025 is even more inspiring when we realize the kind of people-places that are possible where cars used to be. Example — #Amsterdam’s Elandsgracht between 2014 & 2019, via @schlijper’s great pics.

[SEACCFulham @SeaccFulham]

Join us on Tuesday 5th November from 3pm to 8pm for a host of #guyfawkes #celebrations; water-free apple bobbing, paint #fireworks, make guys & much more. Food, drink and #sparklers for sale https://t.co/7hI8YKKbYd. #bonfirenight #seaccfulham #communitycentre #artscentre #fulham

[Exeter Cycling @ExeterCycling]

Many of the food delivery machines involved in close calls with pedestrians are not bicycles. They are illegal electric motorbikes. Not a cycling issue: a law enforcement issue. https://t.co/Damnvkpaj3

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Bike-lanes don’t cause traffic congestion.

Car dependency, land-use sprawl, too many cars driving too much taking up too much space, highly subsidized driving costs, and not enough choices in how to get around, ALL cause traffic congestion.

Think about it. THAT’S common sense.

[Wandsworth Bridge Road Association @WbrAssociation]

Motonormativity: “Cars come first and the harms from driving we just shouldn’t think about.”

https://t.co/28F6n20twB

[Carlton Reid @carltonreid]

Delivery driver discovers induced demand: "You have to take all the back roads to try to avoid the traffic but the locals use them too so they get blocked up too." Building more roads, creates more traffic. Always.

https://t.co/pl2YhtqIui

[SEACCFulham @SeaccFulham]

Meet up Mondays, every #Monday at Sands End Arts & Community Centre. Fancy a #chat over a cuppa? Meet new people? Join us from 11am to 1pm in the #cafe. #Free hot drinks. Details https://t.co/xHCVknad46 #seaccfulham #communitycentre #artscentre #meetupmondays #friendship #fulham

[𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @grescoe]

"In a quality city, a person should be able to live their entire life without a car, and not feel deprived."

—Paul Bedford

[Euro transit & urbanism @euro_projects]

Paris is making great strides in pedestrianization and bike infrastructure! Though recent, the results are already impressive.

Modal share in inner Paris (2024):
53.4% walking 🚶↗️
30% public transit 🚇↗️
11.2% biking 🚲↗️
Only 4.2% driving 🚗↘️

And you, is your city changing?

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

It's funny because it's true.