alistaircford.bsky.social
Geospatial lecturer, climate/sustainability researcher, rail enthusiast, music lover, Green activist, beekeeper, lower league footy fan, grower of tiny vegetables, bike rider. Views my own etc.
👤 Joined on 16 August 2024
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@alistaircford.bsky.socialYep, my experience of Netherlands is that cycling infrastructure is predicated on not putting your foot down from A to B. So, even though most folk cycle slowly they get there quicker. Deliberate challenge to autonormativity.
Show PostIt's not enough to hope that people choose trains over cars. We need to make rail the best option available, for the planet and for passengers' pockets. It's also essential that we add a binding modal shift duty to this bill to ensure true legal accountability.
Show PostTaxing private jets at the same rate as regular flights, and ending the tax exemption on plane fuel could give the Chancellor an extra £2.7 bn. £2.7bn for our green transport networks! With other MPs I am calling on the Govt to end the tax breaks for wealthy private jet users. buff.ly/B65XyNf
Show PostThis is so moving to read, in light of where we are now.
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