Paul Simon Foster

Transport Strategy Manager at LCC, Woodland Owner, Junior Football Coach, Dad & Husband. Loves getting outdoors, especially in the Lakes. All views my own.

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

Doesn’t anyone remember West Yorkshire was promised a tram last time a section of HS2 was cut?

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

@bridges_tom Presume you used the time to digest the latest (insert string of expletives here) rail announcements of yesterday, and wondered how anyone from the North could consider them credible.

[Chris Boardman CBE @Chris_Boardman]

On Sunday, I opened a wonderful, 4km stretch of the Bee Network with @DameSarahStorey Tellingly, not once did we worry about her kids, who were away from traffic for every bit of the trip. Here's my speech from the day, which shows why this is so important for EVERY road user...

[Connecting Leeds @ConnectingLeeds]

Meet Janet Deighton aka 'Mrs Happy'
She's been a School Crossing Patrol Warden for 31 years and is proud to do her job.
Thank you Mrs Happy for doing such an important job.
See more here: https://t.co/dMe0siYvkz

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

#microadventure to Malham and back the extra scenic route via Kilnsey. @RibbleCycles hybrid cruised these bridleways and proved its more than a commuter bike. Although do wish I’d had the mtb for this decent.

[Connecting Leeds @ConnectingLeeds]

Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the amazing women in engineering at the council 👷‍♀️

Read about their roles in the thread below and get their advice to women and girls wanting to take up a career in engineering ⬇️

#INWED23

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

@KirstendeVos My daughter also came back saying similar, maybe she does listen to me sometimes?

[Connecting Leeds @ConnectingLeeds]

Gearing-up for Leeds’ new e-bike hire service.
First look at the e-bikes coming to Leeds this autumn as service is given the green light!
Read the full press release here 👉 https://t.co/ZvEys7cpmv
@WestYorkshireCA @BerylBikes

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

Even those LA’s with high ambition are going to struggle without @activetraveleng being given a bigger budget

[APPG for Cycling & Walking @APPGCW]

A new report from the National Audit Office suggests that over half of local authorities still “have low capability and ambition” for walking and cycling https://t.co/17PaAHlCxC

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

@carltonreid @BromptonBicycle @LNER That’s a pity @carltonreid as we’ve introduced a lot a great cycle infrastructure in the last few years. Contact us next time you’re up if you want a tour?

[Tom Bridges @bridges_tom]

Meadow Lane, #Leeds. Previously a big wide road, now narrowed to create a public green space +🚶+🚲 routes, part of a network linking the station, Sovereign Sq. & new Aire Park. All planned & envisioned in the Leeds South Bank masterplan, adopted in 2018. Great work @LeedsCC_News

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

@J_Anderson__ @OldWoollen @sunnybankmills @OpenDecksFC @TonijBob You got the Praise mash up my favourite moment of the night

[APPG for Cycling & Walking @APPGCW]

New report from PACTS confirms that 20mph limits backed by physical measures have substantially greater speed and casualty reduction benefits than those without.

https://t.co/QCaSW7ELsz

[West Yorkshire Combined Authority @WestYorkshireCA]

We want to improve transport across West Yorkshire, that means upgrading cycling and walking routes too 🚴👣

That’s why we’re using £23.12m of funding from @activetraveleng to build new cycle lanes and pedestrian zones. Read more: https://t.co/q7a0EeUinl

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

Last day of school, how did that happen? #LifeFlyingBy

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

“people who bought e-bikes increased their bike use from 2.1 km to 9.2 km on average per day; a 340% increase. The e-bike's share of all their transportation increased from 17% to 49%, they e-biked instead of walking, taking public transit, and driving.” https://t.co/iKzH4uRcgp

[I Park & Ride @iParkandRide]

After listening to customer feedback, from 21 May there will be improvements to Park & Ride services.

Full details of all changes can be found at https://t.co/DBf8oUKR0N.

Thank you for your continued support.

[Active Travel England @activetraveleng]

Today we've allocated £200m to give people nationwide the freedom of choice to walk, wheel or cycle for short trips. @Chris_Boardman joined @Jesse_Norman in Coventry where #ActiveTravel schemes are making local journeys easier, cheaper and more fun🚲🌍👟👇https://t.co/hrwjxSIdYr

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

More new @ConnectingLeeds cycle routes under construction in @LeedsSouthBank

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

@robpatrick It is a lovely part of the emerging network.

[Paul Simon Foster @psfost909]

Route over David Oluwale Bridge through Meadow Lane and Aire Park busy this morning. Planting maturing nicely. Anyone spot the easter egg?