Peter Howarth

Civil Engineering Consultant specialising in active travel infrastructure design and implementation

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Took the kids and the dog to the National Bike Week Road Show @ Millenium Place yesterday. Here's a little video of our ride down some of the #coundoncycleway

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Just filter it..
BBC News - Fourth crash into Birmingham railway bridge in one month - BBC News
https://t.co/W49fH7jd3V

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@RobertKwolek Trams can be useful, but in most cities high quality bus and cycle networks would be far better value for money. Trams give politicians confidence for major road space reallocation, but they could do this anyway far cheaper if they just had more conviction

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Waiting at a bus stop with kids for an hourly service that is over 20 mins late. Why do we put up with this shit in the UK?

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@RantyHighwayman Looks good. Wonder whether a physical parking deterrent of some description might be required in the carriageways rather than just a TRO?

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@jaj991 Maybe you don't want wet clothes in the drum for hours over night so you can plan for it to finish as you get up in the morning?

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@jordanbhx I think it needs both. A strong dense centre with more of the sky scrapers but then multiple strong local and district centres with high quality mid densities like the left. Both promote reduced need to travel, especially by car..

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@DawnMcC91167093 Why have you tagged me in this?

[Adam Tranter @adamtranter]

Every single driver parked on this cycle lane knew, deep down, that they were making other people’s journeys more perilous. And they did it anyway.

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@adamtranter Like this little beauty this morning outside school. It's also on zebra zig zags and blocking an access. Bonus points!

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

I have the ideal road plan for Britain. Take the 16 major highway schemes worth £15bn and bin them | Christian Wolmar https://t.co/19Mw14ldrm
It's a great shout actually

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Let's hope this is true!

Labour investment in cycling and walking will be unprecedented, says Louise Haigh https://t.co/44QF4sKcQy

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@TheNewsAgents @maitlis @GlobalPlayer Well done Emily, fantastic questioning

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Just finished the audio of @BarristerSecret Stories of the Law and How it's Broken. Brilliant brilliant brilliant. Insightful and thought provoking.

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@adamtranter @bananatransit I don't agree with the need to provide for horses everywhere. Horse Riding is extremely niche, it's not a practical way to get people around and partake in society. Horse manure on a cycleway is not a good thing

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@skyblue_boy @runforall @covrunner I finished 5184 out of 22299 in the Manchester Marathon, so might have made the top 5000 if I'd have gone for it. I was constantly checking my time, nowhere near your pace!

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Let's chase the shiny future things that will serve a very wealthy niche rather than basic proven technology for the masses. Buses, cycles and feet!
BBC News - Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years
https://t.co/djwZOxkkF9

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

I mean, ripping people off with small coffees and fancy additive flavours obviously works as it was busy, but why not get the basics right too?

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

Ventured into Starbucks in Brum on my way to a meeting. They don't display basic coffees on their screens. So I have to ask for a basic white americano. Server rings it up and asks for payment. I ask what size they come in? S/R/L.. ask for a large and the price only goes up 10p

[Peter Howarth @pedropete99]

@Qagggy Love the radius of the building on the left. Great aspect ratio for the street. It's such an inviting space