Mark Strong

I've just created a #StarterPack with #Brighton & #Hove people & organisations I've found on #BlueSky. I'm not claiming this is comprehensive though! #BrightonSky go.bsky.app/PE2SxZ3

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods - 'more research need'.. Well from 2022 to 2025, funded by the NIHR, we (& colleagues) did that research. And we have 10(!!) peer reviewed articles so far, with more on the way. Here's a summary of our papers so far (all open access so get reading):

Busy London day w multiple meetings, ending up at joint @appgcw.bsky.social @pactsuk.bsky.social event on reducing the too high level of child road casualties. Apologies for confusion to local cyclists by riding a #Lime bike wearing a #Forest cap 🤣

How accessible are the bus stops where you live? Our latest report highlights problems like: • Not enough space to manoeuvre a wheelchair • No dropped kerb • No seating • No timetables - or timetables that are too small or high up for people to read. #BetterBusStops

It's a month until #CleanAirNight. Take 2 minutes today to find out why we're calling for action on #AirPollution from wood burning. Spoiler: burning wood and solid fuels at home releases tiny particles of soot and dust that go deep into our organs, causing us #Health damage.

A new one for me (but shouldn't be, classically hoppy 🇧🇪 ) arabier 8% Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers

A report on 5 years of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in East Oxford shows that they have reduced road casualties by over 100. The report by the Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT) also points to the health benefits of reduced air pollution and performance of Cowley Road shops.

Thinking about Harry Webbe’s family and friends as they process this latest post-crash news. Geofencing and speed-limiting hired e-bikes is widely accepted, tech is developing fast, so should we apply the same danger reduction logic to driving cars? www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/s...

Relaxing w @azvexbrewing.bsky.social 🍺 Doomsday Fish 💥 🐟 4.5%. Nice enough, but not up to standard of Magnificent Tree Frog 🌳 🐸

Progress doesn’t just happen. People make it happen. We’ve fought for decades to boldly go where everyone else has gone before. And we’re not done yet! Explore Disabled people's history on the Accessible Transport Archive: https://bit.ly/4h8NHOe #ThrowbackThursday

Today marks the third anniversary of the horrific October 7 attacks. In pursuit of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians, today I remember those lost, hurt, and taken on that harrowing day.

Join our community of monthly supporters (members of Friends of Standing Together) and get exclusive content and meetings with movement leaders with a donation of *any* amount: link.standing-together.org/MZMr6F We're a grassroots movement and we rely on ordinary people to help us make change 🫶

@cynderness.bsky.social 👋

G’mar chatima tova גמר חתימה טובה Wishing everyone a meaningful & peaceful #YomKippur. See you all in 25 hours. ✡️

There has been a noticeable lack of serious reaction over Turkish persecution of LGBTQIA+ community from the global community. As in many other countries, Türkiye tries to mask persecution by claiming being LGBTQIA+ isn't illegal and then using "obscenity laws". www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

I did have a look at recent pedestrian deaths last night and it is shocking. It is almost invisible - many of the deaths don't even get reported in the local news. Here are a few of the recent ones:

שנה טובה Shana Tova from #Brighton May everyone all have a peaceful and sweet New Year 🍏🍯

33 years ago this week, #Nottingham hosted @velo-city-conference.com & so was the most important place in the cycle planning world 🚲 I was there for #Sustrans (now @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social) PS yes, it's the original t-shirt & it still fits fine 😁 #BikeSky

Good to see #Liverpool buses back in public control www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... But why is @metromayorsteve.bsky.social copying #Manchester yellow? Please bring back MPTE green! @liamthorp.bsky.social

Great to be in #Hove Park for the #Levellers hometown gig! What a Beautiful Day!

Early start to join #BrightonChamber to visit the #Shoreham reef project at @shoreham-port.bsky.social. Bracing beach walk to look at #Biodiversity measures including 'Vertipools' & rougher concrete cubes. Early results looking v promising for different species 🪸🦀🦐compared to smooth seawall 🙂

jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/jewish-ara... @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social

🔴 Reform Councils Accused of Seeking to Hide LGBT+ Books in Libraries as Unions Fight to Keep Pride on the Shelves Excl: TUC report says restrictions on Pride displays and rainbow lanyards are spreading across a growing number of Reform-controlled authorities bylinetimes.com/2026/08/21/r...

Prime Minister who? 🤔 More #AISlop 🙄

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the death of Cambridge University lecturer Jason Arday as a "tragedy on so many levels." He questioned the university's duty of care in a BBC interview on Saturday. #jasonarday #News

Green groups (incl my employer @transportaction.bsky.social) call on PM @andyburnham.bsky.social to break his deafening silence on the climate crisis: tinyurl.com/222mf3fr. Congrats to @gnd-network.bsky.social and #Uplift (@zoeavison.bsky.social) for coordinating this. See also tinyurl.com/3tm94kj9.

It's been a busy week! Time for one of my favourite 🇧🇪 🍺 #BrugseZot (the one with the beer pipeline!)

Paid opportunity for Disabled people: Please share Are you interested in floating bus stops? Are you a Disabled person based in the UK? Why not apply to the Floating Bus Stops Disability Advisory Group? Applications close midnight Wednesday 09/09/2026 wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/floating-bus...

Today the government held an emergency session on extreme heat and wildfires, whilst reportedly eyeing up weakening the ZEV mandate. Director of politics @hollybt.bsky.social responds. 👇

2 extreme examples of #AntisocialParking in #Kemptown #Brighton yday 1 Half on 🚲 lane, half on pavement, blocking access to bus stop high boarding kerb 🙄 2 Across dropped kerb & tactile paving at corner. Driver wouldn't move even when #Disabled people tried to get past 😡 @livingstreets.bsky.social

"but net zero is too expensive" www.theguardian.com/business/202...

The EHRC's new Code of Practice is now in effect. Here's what you need to know! transactual.org.uk/know-your-ri... #TransRights #Trans #TransResources

Drought impacting on #Wildlife in Queen's Park [QUNSPK ] Local Wildlife Site #LWS #Brighton #Biodiversity #Nature #brightonwildlife

There's been extensive research on floating bus stops, where cycle tracks pass bus stops on a main road. They need to be designed well - but the claims they're dangerous just don't match the evidence. Without them, cycling won't be inclusive & safe for everyone. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

For those who missed it earlier, this is me talking about democratic infrastructure and agency. Thanks to @democracyinnovator.bsky.social for invitation!

I'm pro all this, but we need new approaches for the lack of mayoral scrutiny - here's our overview from last year and some approaches that would improve civic scrutiny research.mysociety.org/html/mayoral...

As wildfires devastate communities across Europe, the climate crisis can no longer be ignored. Transport produces almost a third of carbon emissions. Choosing sustainable travel is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint and support a cleaner future.

++BREAKING++ The UK and Spanish governments have issued a joint statement overnight: "[We] agreed that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated that climate change was now a national security emergency facing Europe and threatening our way of life." www.gov.uk/government/n...

You are invited to the 2025 Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report for North America launch event on August 6th at 2pm ET! Be the first to hear about the findings and trends from shared micromobility in 2025! Catch up on the last 6 reports and register today! ➡️ nabsa.net/2026/07/27/2...

Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026. sidetrack.blog/2026/07/24/e...

Simple message, really. Thanks for the bluntness, @nondriver.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

Buses, famously for the richer classes and upper orders.

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WC Final(ly)... Don't mess this up 🇪🇸

Great to see so many people enjoying themselves at @transpridebrighton.bsky.social yesterday 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈🙂. But let's remember this is not just a celebration of diversity & inclusion, it's a protest against all those who would deny our #Trans family & friends their freedom to be who they are ✊