space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Mainly retweeting as this sounds lovely. ❤️”The Assembly Rooms has been at the heart of Newcastle's cultural life since 1776, and there could be no better place to celebrate her.”❤️ 000
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A really productive evening spent at the Active Travel Forum discussing active travel across Newcastle. Some really insightful points raised including learnings from World Car Free Day last month, the need for wrap around soft skills development, active travel routes - especially to & from schools 052
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“total casualties on 20mph and 30mph roads combined have fallen by 23% since the limit was introduced.” 051
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Big day for public transport accessibility today. From 1st Oct ALL buses must have next stop audio announcements and visual display screens installed. Equipment has been installed on many older vehicles so we're looking forward to seeing and hearing it working. reviewmobility.co.uk/news/bus-acc...reviewmobility.co.ukOlder buses must announce every stop from 1 October 2026 | Review MobilityFrom 1 October 2026 the oldest buses on local services must give route and stop information in both audio and visual form. What the rules require, and which vehicles are exempt. 163
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialAlison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Nurdles collected today on North Shields Fish Quay beach by one of the paid clear-up team (who also works ridiculous hours as a volunteer; his video). This gives some sense of the scale of the task, 10 weeks after the spill. 0166
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There was a definite lack of bollards when we photographed the route - looks like just 1 at the south end. We can’t see any other solution but to add bollards if drivers are going to behave like this. Very pleased that you are ok. 030
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialChronicleLive - The Chronicle @chroniclelive.co.uk · 30/09/2026Leam Beamson was doing 45mph in a 30 zone while repeatedly looking at his phone and didn't see a man crossing the road in Byker until it was too latechroniclelive.co.ukSpeeding bus driver was scrolling through phone before smashing into pedestrianLeam Beamson was doing 45mph in a 30 zone while repeatedly looking at his phone and didn't see a man crossing the road in Byker until it was too late 024
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026More on the Greenways (rural low traffic routes) - an interesting project to watch. Love the Metro-style map for the routes! 000
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialGosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 30/09/2026As October rolls in, here’s what’s happening at GCT 🍂 We’ve got a packed month ahead, with live music, theatre, film, family sessions, community groups, workshops and plenty more. 033
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I also forgot to say that there are discounts and different passes available. Students, blue light card holders and people on Universal Credit get a range of discounts. Furthermore, I believe that once the scheme is properly embedded employers are able to work with Dott to negotiate staff discounts 051
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Crumble has been out exploring the city and has seen some Dott bikes out in the wild. Should the first phase go well, we will then be slowly expanding to allow all residents to benefit from this! 161
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026After the soft-launch of just 22 bikes available across the City last week, over 418 people cycled more than 3000km in the first week alone on 851 rides. Journeys were 3.53km on average, with a 97.9% parking compliance rate. This will have cost savings, improve air quality and health outcomes. 181
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I'm also hopeful that these pedal assisted e-bikes open up cycling to people who may not normally consider themselves cyclists. Removing the need for people to use private vehicles - and in turn if uptake is good we hopefully will see improvements in congestion, bus journey times, air quality etc. 151
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We can then use this dataset to help shape cycling provision and infrastructure decisions across the city and use this data to help make proper data driven decisions which in turn can help us build an active transport system to fit what people actually want and the journeys they want to do. 141
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This will provide people a new choice of how they travel. Bikes are required to start and finish in a designated geofenced parking zone. With all journeys fully tracked end to end. Which will provide us with a rich dataset of where people actually cycle, what time,and where journeys start & finish 231
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialCllr Owen Burbidge 🔶 @oburbidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It's been difficult to keep this properly under wraps but I can now finally talk about this! Today Dott bikes have launched a new cycle hire scheme in Newcastle - providing residents a proper alternative to car use within the City. We have taken learnings from previous schemes (eNeuron and Mobike) 7328
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialAlison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 29/09/2026North Shields Fish Quay beach this evening. It’s like this the full stretch of the beach, apparently, along the tideline and with parallel strands. (Not my photo) 1143
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It’s a shame this stuff (& transport too) doesn’t get reported on the national news. Lots of towns & cities (including us) have ageing shopping centres that will eventually need replacing. It’s interesting seeing what other cities are doing. 110
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Is this the Broadmarsh Centre one? We were interested to see that the Heatherwick project seems to have been abandoned (one of his early projects (the “Blue” carpet) is in Newcastle). Re Gateshead - v surprised that they haven’t got a housing plan ready. There’s a lot of land around the ex-flyover. 110
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It’s an appalling case. Disappointing that the reporting didn’t clarify if that feature actually existed or is standard in modern cars. 100
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tagging @dsnorthnorth.bsky.social on this as this might be an effective solution to the Felton rat running problem - dualling is unlikely to stop either traffic jams or people taking shortcuts. The rest of the thread on Quiet Lanes is also interesting & worth watching. @joemorrismp.bsky.social 051
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is one to watch - Northumberland has lots of quiet roads that are wonderful for cycling once you are out in the county, but getting to them from Newcastle is tricky by bike due to traffic for less confident riders. Could Quiet Lanes be the way to link city and county? 141
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Interesting report on the recent event at the @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk to discuss the current situation at Northumbria Water. (We couldn’t attend as it clashed with the Gosforth ward meeting but it is great to see the Gos Civic being used for meetings of civic importance). 010
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Some interesting topics. Will any of Newcastle’s politicians be attending? @joemorrismp.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social 010
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Our mistake - he was walking south (which you can see in the picture as the Baltic is in front of him). It’s early. We still want the waymarked route to the Angel & beyond though ideally via the Shipley & Saltwell Park. 030
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If you missed our screening, there are more planned for #Newcastle & nearby towns including @peoplestheatre.bsky.social on 4th October. 000
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“I’ve never been to Newcastle so walking through the city centre and across the bridge this morning was a treat." He walked from Chester-le-Street via the Angel. Would be nice to have a waymarked walking route in that direction. 151
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We did about a decade ago (in fact this was before CYCLOPS). Unfortunately the Transport Dept didn’t listen. www.spaceforgosforth.com/better-futur... 001
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Today's the day! You've got less than 24 hours to make sure you have your say in the future of bus services in the North East. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring buses back under public control, improving services for all. Please take 5 minutes to respond. Links to help are below. 142
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026That was our thought - is the busway the right solution or do they need the greater capacity of a tram? We’ve learned this from @garethdennis.uk about having the right speed & capacity solution for a route. That said, we have the same problem on the Northumberland Line which needs more carriages. 030
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This weekend is your last chance to have your say in the North East bus franchising scheme consultation. The proposed scheme seeks to return our bus services to public control - the biggest change to bus services in our region for 40 years. Please take the time to respond this weekend! Links below. 123
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialPaul ツ @lf-p.bsky.social · 26/09/2026We deserve better buses in the North East! Currently there’s a vast range of complicated operator-specific tickets, an array of confusing route names & colours, and MANY duplicated route numbers! (There’s four DIFFERENT number 10s in Newcastle city centre for God’s sake!) 153
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There’s also a child welfare issue here - the Government, schools & parents want to cut down on child smartphone use due to concerns that this just isn’t good for children. Those who run public services such as buses need to support this. 010
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Digital exclusion on public transport is an important issue. Bus operators increasingly push passengers to "just use the app" but for many this means missing out of discounted tickets, realtime information, or service updates. We need to ensure people can still travel affordably without smartphones. 101
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Hopefully this issue can be addressed as part of franchising. @northeastptug.bsky.social 010
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It’s good the BBC are investigating as we learned about this issue due to comments on police FB posts so it’s clearly of concern to the public. The BBC have got results as it’s led to a change of practice by some. There’s still a need for more & clearer reporting & a consistent nationwide response 000
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026More on the incredibly concerning events in Blakelaw. Re the role of electric motorbikes & scooters in this situation. As well as local action, there’s a clear need for Parliament to act on the recommendations in the APPGWC report (see link). @chionwurah.bsky.social @joemorrismp.bsky.socialappgcw.org 010
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Looks like we have a new bike hire scheme in the Toon! 050
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Apparently today is Dolly Parton Day - if you have a child aged 0-5 in Newcastle, you can sign them up to her Imagination Library!childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.ukDolly Parton's Imagination Library | Children and Families Newcastle 010
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Lovely news that the very beautiful & recently restored All Saints of Pilgrim Street is now open for self-guided tours every week. #Newcastle 031
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Link to the North East MSA bus consultation: www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/consultation...northeast-ca.gov.ukConsultations 002
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Our information on suggested points to raise in the consultation: betterbusesne.org.uk/consultation...betterbusesne.org.ukConsultation Responses - Better Buses North EastThinking Prompts for the North East Bus Franchising Consultation A NEPTUG resource to help you complete your consultation response About the consultation The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is ... 101
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Haven't had your say on the future of the North East's buses yet? It's now or never! Please fill in the consultation to call for public control, integration with other public transport modes, simpler fares, and more bus priority! The consultation closes at 9am on Monday. Important links below⬇️ 124
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It's definitely #TimeforTrams in the North East, to give people access to efficient, reliable public transport beyond the area served by the Tyne and Wear Metro. Areas like the West End of Newcastle, Team Valley and Bensham in Gateshead, or Ryhope in Sunderland, trams would transform lives. Why not? 063
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 24/09/2026We are now in the last few days of the consultation on bus franchising in the North East. Monday 28 September at 9am is the last opportunity to take part | Peter Sagarnortheastbylines.co.ukNorth East bus consultation – last few days!We are now in the last few days of the consultation on bus franchising in the North East. Monday 28 September at 9am is the last opportunity to take part 0149
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialNorth East PTUG @northeastptug.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Borders Railway in Scotland is 35 miles long, gained approval in 2006, construction began in 2012, and it opened in 2015. Hard to believe that building a railway 10% of that distance would take four times as long! 021
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Team Valley needs to be more accessible - it’s a major workplace, shopping centre & Gateshead College is there. 042
space4gosforth.bsky.social @space4gosforth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026“That traffic causes congestion[...] The natural reaction sees drivers try to avoid the A1 taking rat runs through villages or using the A697” 1. Widening roads increases congestion -even Top Gear admits this (see link) 2. Drivers should be using A roads 3. He could stop ratruns cheaply by bollardstopgear.com 000
Reposted by @space4gosforth.bsky.socialMike Cookson 🔶 🇪🇺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @mikecookson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Wow! 16 years! Mind you, that's about the time it takes to get the bus from Newbiggin to Ashington now. 56 minutes to walk the 2.8 miles, or 41 / 42 minutes to get the bus (and that's using an X Service!!). Meanwhile there's a transport planner asking "wHy DoEs eVeRyOnE dRiVe?" 031
