Reposted by Kat MossMichael ᚋᚔᚉᚆᚓᚐᚂ @baoigheallain.bsky.social · 13/10/2026This is an extraordinary story. 10,000 offences a week, in one area. Just look at the photo, a child's life in danger, but authorities shrug. Then consider the moral panic over e-bikes. 17727
Reposted by Kat MossMartin Price-Phillips @mpricephillips.bsky.social · 13/10/2026In this week's war on the motorist, rat run drivers are complaining that they're going to be re-routed from a B-road with three schools and a local centre on it to an adjacent purpose-built A-road. The rat run past the schools has also generated 24 collisions in the past three years alone. 0114
Reposted by Kat MossAdam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Of nearly 19,000 driving violations captured over two weeks, precisely zero drivers were prosecuted. This is because there isn't enough back-office capacity at West Midlands Police, and the process to issue fines hasn't kept pace with camera tech. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comAI cameras spot nearly 19,000 road offences in West MidlandsCaptured images include a front-seat passenger holding a small child on her lap without a seatbelt. 1311247
Reposted by Kat MossRick Burin @rickburin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Elvis was a hero to most But he never meant shit to me To you To me To you 1224558
Reposted by Kat MossKerry @kerryyellow.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The newsletter I write for my coworking space (read: side project that no one gets paid for) goes out tomorrow at 7am. Nice quick read for South Brummie folks. theoldpostoffice.beehiiv.com bit like Created in Birmingham - which I edited - if you can remember that far back.theoldpostoffice.beehiiv.comHome | TOPO NewsletterA weekly dose of creative, cultural and community news from Stirchley/Birmingham. (Plus coworking space updates.) 043
Reposted by Kat MossMartin Price-Phillips @mpricephillips.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Another kid who hasn’t yet got home safely, scarred for life. Another group of friends put off cycling. Another driver evading justice (for now). Another day of Birmingham’s road safety emergency.birminghammail.co.ukDriver in hit-and-run on boy, 16, told 'hand yourself in'Police believe the driver was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Astra which was left abandoned at the scene 22412
Reposted by Kat MossJohn Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Thinking today of all the water-absorbing front gardens torn out and paved over to park cars on - all without any government oversight or regulation.bbc.co.ukBirmingham weather warning as 'significant flooding' leads to fire service calloutsHeavy rain creates problems for residents, with flood alerts in place on Thursday across the region. 1217156
Reposted by Kat MossBetter Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 24/08/2026🎬 On Tuesday 15 Sept, Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars will be screened at Birmingham Council House before Full Council. Please ask your councillor to attend: www.birmingham.gov.uk/councillors/... @sarahchaundler.bsky.social 1126
Reposted by Kat MossBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc…Via @theconversation.bsky.socialtheconversation.comCycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero citiesActive travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day. 341330455
Reposted by Kat MossAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 10/07/2026When you come third place to a bin 631289307
Reposted by Kat MossAnthony @anthonyobrien.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Cycling infrastructure is cost of living infrastructure, even for people who already don’t own a car - Can use a cheaper, lower maintenance bike (speed not needed) - Good storage = less maintenance - Cheap accessories (no helmet needed, cheap lights) - No specialist clothing - Bus and train fares 87617
Reposted by Kat MossJoe Peacock @brumgreenjoe.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Especially at the moment, it's not just fast cars, but noisy ones which are causing a real nuisance. When people have to sleep with windows open to cope with the heat, more needs to be done to get them off the roads so people can live peacefully: www.change.org/p/require-ac...change.orgSign the PetitionRequire action on excessively noisy vehicles in Birmingham 1189
Reposted by Kat MossBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/06/2026“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.” #Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.latimes.comCopenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new levelCycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi... 15869272
Reposted by Kat MossUrban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Paris urban biking investment helps cut pollution in half: “Between 2005 and 2024, levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter — 2 of the most harmful pollutants to human health — have been slashed by 50% and 55%, respectively.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/paris-proves... 4445165
Reposted by Kat MossJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 26/06/2026And there it is… www.desmog.com/2026/04/30/r...desmog.comRevealed: Reform’s £24 Million from Fossil Fuel InterestsReform UK has received £24 million from oil and gas interests, accounting for more than two thirds of its total income, DeSmog can reveal. Led by Nigel Farage, the party is calling for new North Sea o... 23540742181
Reposted by Kat MossAthena Kugblenu @athenakugblenu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Why are we having a debate about air conditioning when we could be getting on with using solar power to make all the air conditioning work 22569421131
Reposted by Kat MossMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24/06/2026Expanding ULEZ London-wide was even more important than we previously thought. Action on air pollution has been life-saving.theguardian.comDeaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimatesHowever, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understood 12292100
Reposted by Kat MossBirmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Brexit cost 6% of the UK economy. They didn't put that on the side of a bus. And the same charlatans and conmen are still around, standing in elections and lying about the effects that all their policies would have on all of us. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBrexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggestsAnalysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. 33914
Reposted by Kat MossGareth Hooper @garethhooper.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Giving this a last share. 500+ people want quieter neighborhoods. If you live in Birmingham and feel the same, add your name Please share @brumcjc.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social @graeme-b.bsky.social We'll close it this week and @izzyknowles.bsky.social will present to Council 298
Reposted by Kat MossBetter Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 12/06/2026🚲 Got an unused bike or cycling gear? Bring it to the Kings Heath Primary School Summer Fayre Bike Sale on Saturday 20 June 🚴♀️💚 🕛 12pm–3pm 📍 Kings Heath Primary School Sell bikes/accessories, set your own price, and support the school community. #BetterStreetsForBirmingham #KingsHeath #BikeSale 196
Reposted by Kat MossBetter Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 11/06/2026Children’s independence, safer streets and more playful, child-friendly cities all go hand in hand. Great to see local charity @roamkids.bsky.social pushing this conversation forward. They’re hosting an event in Brum on 3 July exploring these ideas further 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/roam1... tickettailor.comBuy tickets – Play Makers Brum – Austin CourtPlay Makers Brum – Austin Court, Fri 3 Jul 2026 - Play Makers Brum: Children's Rights — Our Responsibility Shaping a playful future for our children Play is not a luxury. It is a right — and in Birmin... 077
Reposted by Kat MossMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/06/2026We must take on the hateful forces that seek to divide us. My statement on recent events in Belfast. 35862214
Reposted by Kat MossMichael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 08/06/2026NEW: New evidence local Facebook/other social media groups fuelling misinformation - filling void left by retreating local media. Misinformation 3x more in areas with little/no recognised local journalism. Misinfo peaks at local elections. MPs concerned www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...theguardian.com‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report findsInvestigation reveals more than 4.4 million people live in ‘news deserts’ that lack dedicated local reporting 21427199
Reposted by Kat MossMartin Price-Phillips @mpricephillips.bsky.social · 06/06/2026I would say this as I co-wrote the letter, but it's so important that the new cabinet member is able to articulate, promote, approve and stand by bold transport policy. Otherwise the road safety emergency will perpetuate and everyone will remain miserable as they try to get around the city. 1122
Reposted by Kat MossDaniel Sugarman @danielsugarman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026When the father of a murdered son makes a public statement saying "we do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension", then I believe it's incumbent on any news outlet reporting on Farage's comments to ensure people know he has chosen to disregard the family's wishes. 633401162
Reposted by Kat MossGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Reform UK wants to shut this down. If it did so, it would throw a million people out of work. Why? because it is beholden to the fossil fuel industry. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comUK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research findsNet zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics 582331953
Reposted by Kat MossGareth Hooper @garethhooper.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Oh Birmingham, come on and hurry up 😢 031
Reposted by Kat Mossrobkewley.bsky.social @robkewley.bsky.social · 30/05/2026News of yet another innocent pedestrian killed by a driver high on drugs in an overpowered SUV on Birmingham’s streets. A city that has declared a Road Safety Emergency without grasping what that actually means and Police who will not properly invest in policing of roads on residential streets. 11414
Reposted by Kat MossMaaike @maaikeverbruggen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026People are now debating what the proper earring placement is. 6035191217
Reposted by Kat Mossrobkewley.bsky.social @robkewley.bsky.social · 28/05/2026We desperately need a return to some calm on Birmingham’s roads. Our suburban streets are being badly disrupted by the whims of some seriously sociopathic drivers c.org/kjxNbvgXZsc.orgSign the PetitionRequire action on excessively noisy vehicles in Birmingham 0118
Reposted by Kat MossReal Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Oddly tucked away, but this is a great article on the BBC.. @chrisboardman.bsky.social saying that people could save lots of money by swapping some trips from cars to cycles. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukChris Boardman says fuel price surge a reason to swap car for bikeOlympic medal winning cyclist Chris Boardman calls on drivers to change the way they travel. 1032673
Reposted by Kat MossBassano @bassano.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Vermeer’s Girl With The Pearl Earring will be shown in Osaka, later this year, and the press conference was as Japanese as you’d expect #Vermeer 130198234939
Reposted by Kat MossKevin Carmody @skinofstars.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Just saw a pedestrian nearly get hit on a crossing at the junction of Small Heath Highway and Coventry Road. They look really shook up, I felt it just watching. That anyone thinks we should be increasing the speed limit on these roads has a clear disregard for anyone outside a car. 093
Reposted by Kat MossGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026I keep thinking about one moment from last night's walk audit. Someone asked how disabled people deal with so much inaccessbility. Without missing a beat, a blind woman said, "I just don't go out. I stay home." When we ignore nondrivers we limit their mobility and cut off access to the world. 431880
Reposted by Kat MossMartin Price-Phillips @mpricephillips.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Does anyone know of any local or combined authority in the UK that's done a 'Paris' - plot a big network on paper (guess an LCWIP is the equivalent of Plan Vélo 1) and consult on that, then just get on with delivering incrementally? 013
Reposted by Kat MossBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 27/05/2026“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusinessfastcompany.comWant To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike LaneResearch from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of. 261666560
Reposted by Kat MossGareth Hooper @garethhooper.bsky.social · 26/05/2026If you live in Birmingham and are fed up of opening your windows to loud exhausts, add your name to our petition: c.org/YDJHpFXwZf Heatwaves mean we have to open our windows, but we shouldn't have to stay awake listening to idiots using our roads as race tracksc.orgSign the PetitionRequire action on excessively noisy vehicles in Birmingham 33319
Reposted by Kat MossLeft Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Your regular reminder 👇 🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS 🏫 78% want publicly owned schools 💧 73% want publicly owned water 🚂 70% want publicly owned rail ✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail 🚍 67% want publicly owned buses 💡 65% want publicly owned energyleftfootforward.orgEXCLUSIVE: Poll shows huge support for nationalisation of key industries and utilitiesPrivatisation has failed. 431305505
Reposted by Kat MossNationCymru @nation.cymru · 25/05/2026Welsh scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic made from seaweed that could one day replace fossil fuel-based food packagingwp.meWelsh researchers create biodegradable plastic from seaweedMark Mansfield Welsh scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic made from seaweed that could one day replace fossil fuel-based food packaging. Researchers at Aberystwyth University say the ... 22378251868
Reposted by Kat MossBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 25/05/2026“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas and city center in 2021.”politico.euHelsinki just went a full year without a single traffic deathThe capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities. 5536231102
Kat Moss @mossstitch.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Why does a city the size of Birmingham not have any outdoors swimming spaces or Lidos? Every summer articles pop up about the nearest - all at least an hour‘s drive away. In a city where 30% don’t have a car, not everyone can access these. With increasingly hot summers it’s a massive gap. 010
Reposted by Kat MossBat Krown 🦇🎃 @katbrownwrites.com · 25/05/2026Morning! Here's a cheery little piece in today's paper by me about the ostrich-like panic of successive governments in the face of the great British summer becoming dangerously hot www.independent.co.uk/voices/hot-w... 1184
Reposted by Kat MossWilson Wilson @courier429.bsky.social · 24/05/2026We need to encourage dudes to buy cargo bikes if they're having a midlife crisis. 016028