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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I have found #TramsAndGrass in Manchester! At the Deansgate-Castlefield stop. Not much of it, but good to see all the same.

A yellow Bee Network tram at a stop where the rails run through a surface in which trays of grass have been set, the effect being that the tram track is running across something approximating to a linear lawn.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here was a large sign announcing the future, temporary closure of a footway, and apologising for that inconvenience. Yet the sign was plonked in the middle of said footway, reducing its width by about half and presenting a hazard to people who’d have a perfect right not expect it there. #Sigh

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I happened to be in Orleans, France, a couple of weeks ago, and it took me a while to realise that the city’s bike share vehicles are designed with a passenger seat. Not only civilised, but it means two can travel for the price of one.

One of Orleans’ fleet of 650 e-assist hire bikes available through its FlexO service. There’s a passenger seat above the rear wheel as well as footrests.

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The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

On Tuesday, I'll be following @johnstreetdales.bsky.social on the @activetravelcaf.bsky.social where I'll be having a look at some of the more recent Pop-ups & Plazas in my home city of London.

A pale yellow, pink and blue colour burst over which is comic strip style letters "Pop-ups & Plazas".

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

If anyone is interested in a consolidated recap of the photos and commentary I posted from my half marathon walk to work in #NationalWalkingMonth, I’ve collected everything together in one photo-blog that also includes captions by way of the Alt Text I didn’t have time to add while walking… 1/4

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

So, the good people at @livingstreets.bsky.social have published this ‘Blind Date’ article based on my and my daughter’s long walk to work last week. You can read it here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/blog/john-an...

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John and Connie's #WalkOut

Our Chair of Trustees, John Dales and his daughter #WalkOut to highlight the different ways we all experience our streets.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“Hey, John, which day are you going to choose for your longest ever long walk to work, which will be in London?” “Er, this one.” 🤦🏼‍♂️ #WalkOut @livingstreets.bsky.social

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

My Half Marathon Walk to Work begins at Seven Kings station in East London. It does so because of this photo, taken outside the station by a colleague in 2012: a large group of school students crossing at a junction with… …no crossing. I hope that’s changed. #WalkOut @livingstreets.bsky.social

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It is indeed, and I’m sporting footwear Option 3 - suitably blinged with @livingstreets.bsky.social WOW badges! #WalkOut

Six pairs of shoes - my options for today’s big walk.

The selected pair - white trainers with blue laces and tongue.

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Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · 20/05/2026

🧵 1/4 High streets are more than shops. They’re civic spaces for culture, learning and connection. 🚨 Today, we publish ‘The high street playbook’, sharing lessons from our Community-Led High Street Innovators programme, and why they matter now. Quick read: buff.ly/FEQKij1 #HighStreets

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The new high street playbook: Community-led innovation in action - Power to Change

The 'new high street playbook' shares lessons from our Community-Led High Street Innovators programme, and why they matter now. Connecting real wo ...

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

- Subsidising consumption in the face of a supply shock - reducing incentives to drive less/switch to EVs - using up limited fiscal space to help better-off drivers rather than the most vulnerable. Hard to think of a worse policy right now.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

May is National Walking Month Since I became a trustee of @livingstreets.bsky.social in 2011, I’ve celebrated the fact with a long Walk to Work, posting photos of what I see as I go. Now I’m Chair of the charity, this year’s walk (on Tuesday 26th) will be a first in three ways…

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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Is it morally defensible? No. But is it a coherent response to a difficult situation? No. Ah, but is it effective in bringing down fuel prices? Ha, you're not going to believe this...

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Alright, Geordies, who can tell me what these new spikes are on Northumberland Street? Art?

Two tall, slim pillars on pedestrianised Northumberland Street, in Newcastle.

Three more of those pillars, on the same street.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The sun is shining and a Bank Holiday weekend *and* Living Streets' National Walking Month are in our sights! Get ready to #WalkOut with us! livingstreets.org.uk/WalkOut

A woman is stood on the street smiling into the camera. A friend is in the background.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It's happening! 📢 On Tuesday, MPs will consider an amendment to enable local leaders to ban pavement parking in their area. We need you to help us get this amendment on to the Bill. Ask your MP to agree to Amendment 265 when it's considered on Tuesday: bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4tMU2Uq

An image of a person with a pushchair down a residential street near inconsiderately parked cars. The person is wearing striped clothing and walking past a black car. The setting includes brick buildings and a view of houses on a hill in the background.

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The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

After getting some bullshit that didn't actually answer the question, I asked for an internal review. I said: "The reply provides no evidence specific to Peterborough as requested in the questions and a media report from Tameside is not evidence... 1/7

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our tenth UK Walking Summit is just two weeks away! This year's event is in Liverpool and features a programme packed with unmissable highlights. Zak Viney, our Campaigns and Public Affairs Coordinator, shares the five things they're most excited about: bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4sa7sJY

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Not by any means a hot take, but one manifestation of car dependency is the clamour, in the face of fossil fuel price rises, for lower fuel duties. A more rational clamour would be for rapidly and substantially reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Parents and carers – we need your voice! 📋 We’re gathering the views of families across the UK to understand the barriers faced when walking and wheeling to school. Take our short survey to be entered into a £200 gift card draw. Have your say 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentWOW

A parent walking to school with children.

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Andy Cox @andy-cox.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

With criminality this serious ending in death, what other crime would escape national news? This was only BBC local. What more must happen for a lifetime ban? Driving is a privilege, not a right. Our culture — and sentencing — needs radical change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Man who drove 135mph jailed for 10 years after fatal M40 crash

Police says CCTV footage shows Trad Almaghrabi leaving the scene on foot.

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Streets Ahead Podcast @podstreetsahead.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Got something you'd like to ask Ned, Adam and Laura for a future podcast? They would love to (try to) answer them! Post said questions below, or you can email them to streetsahead@fusion-media.co.uk. Get in touch!

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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Motonormativity is not clearing snow from the sidewalks and then doing an Instagram post telling pedestrians not to walk in the road.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

There were over 15,000 responses to the Government's consultation on pavement parking in 2020 - and now we have the data 📉 How does pavement parking affect you? bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/45tiHnx

An image of a car parked on a pavement in a residential street. Text says: 41% of people would leave home more often if there was no pavement parking with a footnote mentioning pavement parking options for change: government response, Jan 2026.

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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 09/01/2026

This has been a long time coming, so very welcome news! We're been working in coalition with @guidedogsuk.bsky.social , @livingstreets.bsky.social and @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social for years on pavement parking.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

“These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians. It’s disappointing not to see a nationwide prohibition.” Our @charitycat.bsky.social responds to the news that local authorities will receive legal powers to restrict pavement parking. www.livingstreets.org.uk/pavement-p…

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“These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians | Living Streets

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Regent Street in London is traffic-free today. They’re just setting up now. If anyone is here later, when it’s in full swing, do please post photos. www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...

A group of six people running in an empty traffic lane, silhouetted against the low sun

Another photo of a traffic-free Regent Street

A workman places a cover on top of one of the temporary anti-vehicle ingress barriers installed to keep (hostile) vehicles out.

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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society: Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Double your money - in support of the mission of the wonderful @livingstreets.bsky.social Starts Tuesday 2nd

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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 12/11/2025

Streets that work for disabled people work better for everyone. Decluttering our streets makes our communities safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming. And we can all play a role in making that happen. If you could change one thing about your local streets, what would it be?

Red textured background with yellow rectangle and arrows. Bold black text quotes a research participant: "The biggest barrier I face as a blind guide dog handler is street clutter. Even the most familiar route can become impossible due to pavement parking, dumped rubbish, e-scooters or roadworks."

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I mean, Come On! Double-decker trains in the UK? What a time (it will be) to be alive 🚆 🤓 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Eurostar orders first double-decker trains

They would be the first two-level high-speed trains to run through the Channel Tunnel.

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Ned Boulting @nedboulting.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Yesterday, a little corner of a grey day was very bright. open.substack.com/pub/nedboult...

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Camcycle @camcycle.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

There are just a few days left to apply for the role of Camcycle CEO – don't miss out! If you think you're the right person to lead us into a bright future of more cycling across the Cambridge region, apply now at pollysymondsonrecruitment.co.uk/camcycle-chi... Applications close on Friday 17 Oct.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The UK Walking Summit comes to Liverpool on 25 March 2026! The changes we make to our streets today will be with us for decades. Our tenth Summit will focus on how we plan today for streets fit for the future 👣 Secure your early bird tickets now 👉 bit.ly/48MCLU5

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

How do you know your city is a healthy habitat for people? A decent place to start is whether children can play freely in their neighbourhoods and get around independently. This is an excellent introduction to Tim’s work and the benefits of shifting away from car centric urban spaces.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I’m in Bristol today, visiting new mobility hubs. At the funnest of these, I noticed that a mural featured a hot air balloon as one of the possible modes of transport (top right of first photo). I thought, “How fanciful”. Little did I know… …shortly afterwards, over the award-winning Queen Square…

A colourful mural with the phrase ‘Your dreams ignite your journey’ and cartoons of many different forms of transport: bus, skateboard, train, cargo cycle, horse, bicycle, balloon…

A photo of Queen Square - a large, Georgian, traffic-free, tree-lined greenspace in Bristol - with two hot air balloons in the sky above.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I’m sorry to feel the need to ask this, but I’ve had just over 1,000 followers here since not long after I joined (a little under a year ago). But then, in the last couple of days, over 200 new folk have started following me. Hello! Would anyone be kind enough to explain the sudden rush?

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I just hired a Santander cycle in London and this was my release code. I mean, I must obviously win a prize, right? But does anyone out there know what it is or how I claim it? 😊

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Nantes in 2015 (first photo) was where I first thought #TramsAndGrass was (or should be) a thing. But, now being in Strasbourg for the first time since 2005, I realise that it was here, then, that I first realised trams running over grass even existed. Two decades on, and it still looks great.

Two parked trams in Nantes, with the tracks making a lovely, symmetrical pattern in the well-kept grass.

The first of two photos taken of a tram running over grass in Strasbourg.

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I’ve never ridden on one, and don’t plan to. But I nevertheless have a strange fascination for land trains 🚂. If you share in this, you might be interested in these examples from Namur 🇧🇪, Rochehaut 🇧🇪, Nancy 🇫🇷 and (not really a land train) Saverne 🇫🇷. 🤓

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

@stevemouzon.bsky.social You probably know all about this, but I was cycling alongside the river Meuse in France today and we passed through this little town (or maybe even little city!) 🙂

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of the engagement with my report launch today sharing ideas for TfL’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2. Bereaved families, campaigners, transport professionals, bus drivers thinking about why Vision Zero matters and how to make it real. www.london.gov.uk/caroline-rus...

Caroline listening to attendees at Chznging the Narrative ending the acceptance of road death in London.

A room filled with attendees at Changing the Narrative ending the acceptance of road death in London event discussing ideas to feed into TfL’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2.

Caroline collecting feedback from attendees at Changing the Narrative ending the acceptance of road death in London event after discussing ideas to feed into TfL’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2.

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

New @ippr.org report out today Transport isn’t working for low-income households Reducing car dependence is essential for providing greater access to opportunity, cutting transport costs and reducing the harms caused by car-dominated places Read how the UK government can achieve this👇

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The transport challenge for low-income households | IPPR

Transport policy can make a material difference to people’s finances, especially those struggling to make ends meet. It can also help people better access

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John Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Man-made sights visible from trains in Britain. Its grandeur and prominence, as you look east from just south of the station, makes Durham Cathedral hard to beat, no?

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