Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Lots of lessons here for Exeter youtu.be/sGg1SeJXsIMyoutu.beThe Secret To Fixing York's Traffic Problems | #Railnatter 285YouTube video by Gareth Dennis 010
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 17/11/2025www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-fea...radioexe.co.ukTarka Line still closed because of floodingVIDEO: Calls for it to be upgraded 010
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 30/10/2025www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/2556304...midweekherald.co.ukLetter: Time for coherent leadershipAt the Great South West Conference in Exeter last week, business leaders bewailed the inability of local politicians to determine the future of… 010
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Just **ing fix it!! Spend the money to upgrade and fix the line, and while you're at it, double track it and build a couple new stations. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFrustration over renationalised rail service times in DevonCommuters between Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo criticise services being reduced. 100
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Huge thanks to Campaign supporters who did a 12hr count on Dryden Road 🌞🌧🎐counting >1500 people on foot, wheels. We've noted some significant new info that DCC'll need to consider should they choose to think about different ways to keep Dryden Road safe for people on foot, wheels, and bike. 0145
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Now is the time to act! Safeguard land now to construct a new railway branch and stations before the homes are built on and the traffic is unbearable. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPublic chooses name for 8,000-home new Devon townFour names were in the running for the new town which will be built on the edge of Exeter. 141
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Councillors in Exeter have lodged a complaint with the City Council over 'intimidating and aggressive' behaviour by a Tory councillor. "Wearing her councillor lanyard suggested she was acting on behalf of the council. We believe her actions were a breach of the councillor’s code of conduct."theprsd.co.uk"Inflammatory" | Exeter councillor caught up in hate hysteria - the PRSDOfficial complaints lodged against Conservative Exeter Councillor for breaching Council Code of Conduct over ‘inflammatory behaviour’ 0126
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistThe Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Compare with the tarmac swathed local streets in the UK. 94616
Reposted by Exeter Urbanist20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 19/08/2025This letter from legal expert Robert Huxford endorses our position. Increasing a speed limit by 50% to 30mph is not a trivial change to be made at the whim of politicians to placate public opinion or win votes. Its has legal implications for the local authority, its councilors and its officers.bit.lyCouncillors who revoke 20mph limits and LTNs risk being held liable for road deaths | LettersLetters: Robert Huxford reminds local authorities of their duty of care, while Daniel Scharf calls for a lower national speed limit, Shirley Pritchard would like more speed cameras to be installed and Andrew Morgan is a reluctant pedestrian 23518
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter City Council @exetercouncil.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Exeter City Council is asking for feedback on a bold new plan to reorganise local government. The proposal would see Exeter and nearby areas form a single unitary authority, meaning one council would handle all local services. Take a look and have your say 👉 news.exeter.gov.uk/putting-peop... 021
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 13/08/2025The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️ ✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3 ✔️ Protect children ✔️ Reduce crashes ✔️ Lower noise ✔️ Boost walking & cyclingtheguardian.comDear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq KhanThere is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan 31823214
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistJonny Mood - National Audit Office @jonnymood.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Very good report from Transport Select Committee on buses out today - lots of read across to recent @nao.org.uk work on local bus services in the findings on funding, support and guidance to the sector, and clearly communicating long-term strategic ambitions for buses nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...committees.parliament.ukEngland’s buses: more ambition needed to undo a decade of decline and get bums back on seats, Transport Committee tells Govt - Committees - UK ParliamentA new Transport Committee report calls on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. Thi... 0114
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistDisability IN-CLUSIVE sustainable & active travel -- Exeter @in-clusive.bsky.social · 12/08/2025We asked for your experiences in/near the @exeter.ac.uk They replied to our report: "Useful to hear these perspectives. ✅St German’s Rd is within scope of our cycling/walking infra review. We’ll pick this up. ✅Streatham Dr, we plan construction of new pavement, Queen's Dr - Reed Hall" 131
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistCity Infinity @cityinfinity.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Great news from Wales on the efficacy of the default 20mph urban speed limit, although given that it was evidence-led this should not be any surprise and besides, physics and biomechanics don't care. Great work Wales. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comJourney times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years onProtests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’ 2259
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 26/07/2025The PCC causing more issues than help once again... www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-fea...radioexe.co.ukPolice commissioner says sorry for 'dead bodies' remarkForce clarifies only one body found in murder hunt 010
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 26/07/2025www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/pics-ne...networkrailmediacentre.co.ukPics: New Devon station takes shape after six months of progressNetwork Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026. 020
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistProf Richard Betts @richardabetts.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Crewkerne station in Somerset is closed until further notice because the ground is so dry that the railway embankments can't support trains running at normal speeds Another example of how our infrastructure isn't resilient to climate change - adaption needed! www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-... 13522
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistDisability IN-CLUSIVE sustainable & active travel -- Exeter @in-clusive.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Would be great to see something like this back up and running again in Exeter. BBC News - 'Parkinson's cycling club has given me back my independence' www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comParkinson's cycling: How it gave me my independence backTony Deeney was diagnosed with Parkinson's 23 years ago but cycling has helped him rediscover his independence. 021
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistRoger @rogerha.bsky.social · 16/07/2025A new cycle lane is among proposed changes with the aim of reducing traffic to be discussed by Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee today.😀 The make-up of the committee has changed since the May elections and now includes four Reform UK councillors 😢 www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comNew cycle lane among planned traffic changes in ExeterThe changes are designed to increase the numbers of people on foot and cycling in the Devon city. 021
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Excellent to see Ed Miliband taking the fight to Reform & the Tories over their abandonment of net zero. Ed is right - the vast majority of the UK public support bold climate action & the extremists are those who deny the need for it www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comEd Miliband to tell MPs who reject net zero policies they are betraying future generationsExclusive: Energy secretary’s ‘radical truth-telling’ comes as Reform plans net zero bonfire and Tories also ditch targets 820567
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 10/07/2025This is good news actually! The station at Cullompton is confirmed, lets make that station as worth it as possible, by encouraging everyone to not drive to Exeter. Perhaps some of the funded slated for the upgrade could be used for better buses linking the station. www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...devonlive.comBlow as vital Devon M5 upgrade put on ‘maybe’ listScheme to upgrade Junction 28 had been pledged funding by the Sunak government but is now under review. 120
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistUnlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 10/07/2025🔔 CONFIRMED: the Government is abandoning First Past the Post... for mayoral and PCC elections. This is the first acknowledgement we’ve seen from the Government that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose in an age of multi-party politics. Mayoral elections should be just the first step. 212637
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 09/07/2025The southwest is losing the North-South debate... and now it is losing vital infrastructure funding. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHolding Dawlish mainline plans 'just ridiculous', residents sayResidents say holding plans to secure cliffs from Parson's Tunnel to Teignmouth 020
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Did you know the Exeter Cycling Campaign is run entirely by unpaid volunteers? 🧵 People who know Exeter could be lovelier & that changing it for the better will require some oomph to overcome the intertia that delivers motornormativity at every turn. 132
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistCllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Right I'm so pissed off that we've got London MPs trying to hijack the Local Buses Bill (which is supposed to be about STUFF OUTSIDE LONDON for a change) to try to ban London / all floating bus stops (utter nonsense), that I've stayed up late writing evidence for the committee. Join me! Link ⬇️ 615341
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistWheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 26/06/2025The Bus Services (No.2) Bill is at committee stage Bus stop bypasses (floating bus stops) are being discussed Well designed bus stop bypasses are the best option in some places for pan-impairment #ActiveTravel and public transport #accessibility. Here's why: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/disabled-peo...wheelsforwellbeing.org.ukDisabled people’s mobility – why Bus Stop Bypasses are sometimes essential briefingWheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. 48038
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Devon's stubbornness to adopt a mayor has led to us missing out on real money... we can complain about being left behind but we don't help ourselves. www.devonairradio.com/news/torbay-...devonairradio.comHow rural South Devon missed the bus on transport fundingSouth Devon has missed the bus for funding support for rural transport. 000
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistQagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 26/06/2025You, a normal person: [visits Westminster to see Big Ben] Me, a nerd: [visits Westminster to see one of the only side road zebra crossings in the UK] 6417
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Finally... Over 1000 vehicles illegally driving through wonford road in just 5 days. www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...devonlive.comCameras will snare Devon bus gate flouters at eight locationsThe first site to get a camera is in Exeter 030
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 24/06/2025If you've never come to a Meet Up,why not make this summer the time you join us? We need to hear your ideas and would love to meet people with passion for change in Exeter. Bring a friend along with you - or make new ones there :) fb.me/e/5Ma2gBimh July 24th 6-8pm Phoenix Arts Centre bar. 033
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Over 1,000 people a day, including over 300 children, are using the new Rifford Road separated pedestrian and cycle path and safe crossings, a new survey shows – that’s over half a million miles of safe and easy journeys on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and mobility scooters every year. 🚶♀️👨🦽🚴♀️🛴🧵 2459
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Build a new railway www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-fea...radioexe.co.ukMPs demand action on 'critical' South Devon rail project'The network is only one severe storm away from being decapitated' 120
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 18/06/2025www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-fea...radioexe.co.ukReform councillor reported to police over election spendingNeil Stevens reported by party's Exeter chair 040
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistLaura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · 16/06/2025As the author, I’m immensely proud of this report. But mainly I hope people read it and take notice. This is about the rise in ‘fake e-bikes’, and what’s driving it appgcw.org/resources/in...appgcw.orgUnregulated and Unsafe: The Threat of Illegal E-Bikes - All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking To download the report in PDF format, please click here. Parliamentary Group Warns of “Fake E-Bike” Safety Crisis and Calls for Urgent Government Action Unsafe e-bike products linked to fires and ... 18286140
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 13/06/2025www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-n...theexeterdaily.co.ukRecord number of adults take part in Devon's cycle confidence sessionsBike Week is being celebrated in Devon this week (9-15 June) with the news that more adults in the county took part in Devon's cycle confidence sessions last year than ever before. A record 390 adults... 000
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Climate change is here... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUK weather: Thunderstorm warnings in place as Yorkshire in droughtTemperatures on Friday will likely match the previous hottest day of 2025 so far. 000
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 12/06/2025www.theprsd.co.uk/2025/06/12/e...theprsd.co.ukExeter car park to pay for paradise | “beyond parody” - the PRSDAn Exeter car park plan has been labelled as 'beyond parody' by the Exeter Greens. What would Joni Mitchell say? 020
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 12/06/2025This is great news! Now we just need a strategy to increase capacity and connectivity on this line, so that we can run a decent service to the station, without disrupting all the long distance trains. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCullompton railway station to be revivedFunding is secured to build a new station on the main line at Cullompton. 010
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 11/06/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSpending review frustrates South West transport campaignersProjects in the South West were not included in the chancellor's spending review on Wednesday. 010
Reposted by Exeter Urbanist20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 10/06/2025In Ceredigion, out of a population of 71,500, only 16 people objected to any of the 20mph roads managed by the county. That's just 0.02%, and shows strong public acceptance of the default 20mph limit. #20splenty making Wales an even better place to be. bit.ly/43Tn4Xfbit.lyWelsh council reviews all its 20mph roads and makes surprising decisionCouncils across Wales have been looking at their 20mph routes after new Welsh Government guidance 310235
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistSteve Chambers @planningtransport.co.uk · 09/06/2025The UK has given up any pretence of even trying to do this now. Meanwhile the Netherlands has contactless card payment for the whole country. 4307
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 08/06/2025We're planning some ➕️ve comms re the fab Rifford Rd scheme: new pedestrian crossings, safer side roads, calmer traffic lanes & the resurfaced, separated cycle/foot ways. We'd ❤️ to hear your stories of how it's made your journeys safer & easier. ... 222
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Could you do your bit & email your Councillors this weekend to ask what has happened since the original motion was passed? 044
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Totnes has hire bikes, but still not Exeter 🤨 www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-fea...radioexe.co.ukTotnes e-bike scheme ‘won’t cost a penny’'We aim to create a safer environment for everyone' 230
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Let's hope some concrete stuff for D&C is announced in the next couple weeks (something more than a couple train stations). Cornwall really aren't helping their case though by refusing to co-operate with Devon in a Strategic Authority. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukLack of Devon and Cornwall transport funding criticisedPoliticians and business leaders are unhappy no money was earmarked by the chancellor. 000
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling.bsky.social · 05/06/2025For reasons that entirely elude us, despite positive consultations over a number of years and proven demand for these, not a single one has yet been installed in Exeter. 051
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Firstly, not sure why this is on DevonLive. Secondly this looks like a massive improvement and I can't wait until we have one in Devon! 130
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 04/06/2025@steveracemp.bsky.social does "outside of London" include the Southwest? So far I've only seen mention of the Midlands and the North. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comRachel Reeves unveils £15bn for trams, trains and buses outside LondonFocus on capital spending in northern cities and Midlands is recognition Labour needs better economic story for voters 200
Exeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 04/06/2025www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-fea...radioexe.co.ukDevon communities ‘left behind’ by poor bus service, says MP'Many villages have no bus service at all' 010
Reposted by Exeter UrbanistExeter Urbanist @exeterurbanist.bsky.social · 29/05/2025A exploration of the proposed 5–4–1 plan for Devon, and some alternatives that seek to fix the problems of the plan. medium.com/@exeterurban...medium.comDevon Reorganisation and the failures of the 5–4–1 plan.A exploration of the proposed 5–4–1 plan for Devon, and some alternatives that seek to fix the problems of the plan. 131