Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026So the LibDems are talking about a big cut in fuel duty. This would mark a big growth in subsidies to motorists which would benefit the wealthy the most. They drive the most and drive the least fuel efficient cars. 1134
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The Sowerby Bridge rush bearing festival. Amazing the numbers involved. 010
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Of the 29 pedestrians killed on the pavement, 28 were hit by cars and one by a mobility scooter. None were hit by bicycles or e-bikes. 1136
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026And just how many children’s lives does your city think it is worth sacrificing to continue to allow the dirtiest cars to keep driving? www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comUlez led to better lung size and function among London children, study findsResearchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Just received a letter today, via @royalmailchat.bsky.social , correctly addressed with proper postage, that had been posted on the 21st May, only 10 miles away. Is this some sort of record? Talk about snail mail. 111
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 24/06/2026www.theguardian.com/environment/... Why can so many mayors and politicians continue to believe it is acceptable for thousands of the people they represent to needlessly die from air pollution?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 001
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 20/06/2026So much for ‘optimism bias’ in forecasts for new public transport schemes. 241
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Halifax bus station. Slick operation as a good bus station should be. Nearly one departure every minute. 020
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 13/06/2026I thought @lner.co.uk ‘s mumbai chicken toastie looked the best of a weak menu. However it turned out to be very tasty. The tuna, butter bean and egg salad was also very good 110
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 03/06/2026How do blind and partially sighted people get to a bus stop on the other side of the road? The number of blind people killed by a cyclist is close to, if not actually, zero, but the number killed by cars is significant. But you wouldn't believe it from this story. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFloating bus stops will cause accidents, say campaignersSight loss groups are concerned about new-style bus stops in places including Leeds and Cleckheaton. 182
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 30/05/2026This is hardly unique. Our village of Kinlochard in the Trossachs regularly suffers from this sort of behaviour, with similar consequences on any warm and sunny weekend. 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Just got a new telephone number from @btsofficialtweets.bsky.social Can anyone explain why the area code is for a town more than 60 miles away in Humberside? 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Motornormativity in action @tesco in Sowerby Bridge. On the high street but the only entrance is at the back in the car park. Pedestrians must climb a hill while walking round 3 sides of the store. No bike parking 071
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026@lloydsbankinggroup.bsky.social make it difficult and too easy to change the address on an account. Difficult - you can only do it in branch or on their app. Easy - once in branch no security checks at all 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Moving home and amazing difference between private and public sector. Spent 2 hours on the phone to BT only to be told they couldn’t do anything until we move and then we would have to wait 2-3 weeks for service. Council tax was all dealt with in 3 minutes 031
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Now I would challenge an airline to produce a meal like this. Very tasty 120
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Surprising that trains are still shown as going to Glasgow Central even though the station has been closed for 2 days because of fire. 020
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 01/03/2026This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls. And what an inspiration Syed Usman Shah is for us all 010
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 21/02/2026After 10 years, our bird of paradise plant has produced its first flower. 061
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 06/02/2026We’ve now had a month of leaden skies, a bitter east wind and not much rain. There seems to be little prospect of this changing in the next fortnight. Is this some form of (dismal) record @metoffice.gov.uk ? 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 06/02/2026I see the Highland Sleeper has been running to Fort William and Aberdeen on alternate days since the new year, although this is not advertised. Does anyone @seatsixtyone.bsky.social know when it will revert to the advertised timetable? 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 14/12/2025I see that Kemi Badenoch would scrap the 2030 ban on the sale of new fossil fuelled cars - demonstrating, once again, the Tories’ mistaken belief that there are millions of car brained voters who will allow freedom to drive as you like to determine their votes. 050
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 09/12/2025This is fascinating and I look forward to seeing what happens 020
Reposted by Nick Lester-DavisChristian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · 02/12/2025This is brilliant. Would any previous opponents of this policy like to respond? www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...linkedin.comWales Casualties 1st 18 monthsWe support those communities that want 20mph where people are 073
Reposted by Nick Lester-DavisLeo Murray @crisortunity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enoughnickmaini.substack.comHammersmith BridgeWhere did 25,000 vehicles go? 1323389
Reposted by Nick Lester-DavisProf. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Yet another evidence review argues very strongly that simply providing alternatives to driving doesn't reduce driving This isn't surprising, if only thanks to habit. If I unthinkingly jump in my car for every trip (as many do), new buses won't change that www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comReducing traffic with “carrots”: A review of the evidenceReducing traffic volumes is one way to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector. Since increasing driving costs is often met with public resi… 1916555
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 06/11/2025After two solid days of rain, a welcome dry spell on Loch Ard 120
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 03/11/2025I wondered how long it would be before a call for metal detectors surfaced It happened previously about 30 years ago and was considered un workable then (after lots of time and money spent) Justcas true now www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.comMetal detectors at train stations would ‘make life impossible’, says transport secretaryHeidi Alexander says security review after Cambridgeshire train stabbings will consider all other options 020
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 20/10/2025The mirror like reflection on Loch Ard on an admittedly not particularly pleasant day 010
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 12/10/2025It might be the sea shore rather than just a small loch 010
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 28/09/2025So robotaxis lead to more taxi trips, more expensive taxi trips, switch from private car ownership and use. So a pretty niche market but moving in the right direction The economics of self-driving taxis economist.com/finance-and-...economist.comThe economics of self-driving taxisWaymo is a case study in automation 012
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 28/09/2025A very interesting analysis British men are driving less, and a culture is vanishing economist.com/britain/2025...economist.comBritish men are driving less, and a culture is vanishingFarewell to the road warriors 3214
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 28/09/2025The most clearing on Loch Ard this morning. Pictures taken 30 minutes apart 000
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Another piece of evidence to show the importance and necessity of bringing urban speed limits down. 043
Reposted by Nick Lester-DavisJamie Furlong @jwfurlong.bsky.social · 26/08/2025*Our new LTN paper out today* Do 'boundary road' junctions with minor roads get safer when minor roads are filtered (i.e. closed to through-traffic)? We tested this using police-reported casualty data (2012–24) from 113 London Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) introduced between 2015–24. 1/ 48839
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Amid all the furore about immigration, this story shows just how much Scotland needs more, tax-paying immigrants 120
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Our walks are a bit slower at the moment as Otto insists on picking blackberries as we go. 070
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Indeed. And those politicians who vote to remove such schemes should be held liable for the extra deaths they will cause 041
Nick Lester-Davis @quinlet.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Double yellow lines don’t apply when the sun’s out - that’s right, isn’t it? (Our village is now inaccessible to fire engines or ambulances) 110
