Eilidh Murray

Eilidh Murray

@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

Scot living cycling walking in London. LCC trustee. Cycle Islington coordinator. LCC Women’s Network Steering Group member. No longer in Cycling UK's 100 women. Quite likes bicycles

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Caroline Russell
@carolinerussell.bsky.social

Brilliant, beautifully illustrated and detailed account of last night’s transformation of Oxford St to a space for people on foot. On my way there now to see how it’s working out in practice. Do read Jim’s piece. 👇

Jim Waterson@jim.londoncentric.media

I absolutely love the photos in this. www.londoncentric.media/p/oxford-str...

londoncentric.mediaWhile you were asleep, Oxford Street was pedestrianisedPhoto essay: We spent the night with the team making it happen • The last bus is packed • The taxi drivers don’t know • The pedicabs don’t care

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Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social

IMPORTANT EDITORIAL: “The Guardian view on Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation: cities should be designed around people, not cars.” “The transformation of Europe’s busiest shopping street should be a case study in making cities greener, less congested & more inviting places to live.” @theguardian.com

theguardian.comThe Guardian view on Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation: cities should be designed around people, not cars | EditorialEditorial: The transformation of Europe’s busiest shopping street should be a case study in making cities greener, less congested and more inviting places to live
Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

But please don't repost

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

House Judiciary Democrats have just released a 50-page report that pulls together years of assault allegations against Trump and his reported connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The report calls for a special counsel to investigate Trump's ties to Epstein.

ms.nowHouse Judiciary Democrats release 50-page report on Trump’s alleged involvement in Epstein filesThe report — issued just eight days before the election — makes multiple, uncorroborated allegations against the president while also detailing discrepancies in his statements about Epstein.

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Alex Ingram
@nutty.bsky.social

I know getting data right on day one is tricky, but perhaps Google and even TfL could have updated their apps to divert cycle directions away from Oxford Street. Admittedly both now have to recommend cycling on streets that haven’t had their planned Cycleways delivered. Central London Grid anyone?

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London Cycling Campaign
@londoncycling.bsky.social

🚲🚶‍♂️ Our CEO Tom Fyans down at the new pedestrianised Oxford Street this morning... 👍 We're all in favour of this move, but where are our safe alternate cycle routes?! 👨‍💻 Send an email to Westminster Council to ask them to start work on new safe cycle routes near Oxford Street: buff.ly/Fhm8R18

Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

Spot on. Exhausting.

Andy@andydrummond.eurosky.social

It’s the most tiring thing about #ActiveTravel campaigning - having to disprove the same #BadFaith arguments over and over again, with news organisations creating controversy in the name of clicks, and then when they’re in most people (bar a vocal minority) are in favour.

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johnahartley.bsky.social
@johnahartley.bsky.social

So - no person driving the vehicle then? According to reports.

Tufnell Park Cycles @tpc2s.bsky.social

Large, heavy, powerful cars are capable of creating death & destruction if driven badly or recklessly but we’re forced to share the streets with them. Time for some restrictions as protection from other people’s bad choices. www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2666095...

yorkpress.co.ukTwo injured as car demolishes monument in dramatic town crashA car has crashed into a historic market cross in East Yorkshire, destroying the landmark and injuring a pedestrian.
Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

@lccwomensnetwork.bsky.social has produced two reports which are well worth reading to understand why women want Freedom to Ride lcc.org.uk/campaigns/fr...

lcc.org.ukWomen's FreedomLess than one third of cycle trips in London are taken by women - we want to close the gap and unlock cycling for women.
Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social

Organisers Cyclox say: "Across the UK, women make half as many trips by bike as men and are more likely to be put off cycling by fears of busy traffic or harassment. This isn’t just about transport - it’s about equality, opportunity and giving more people the freedom to ride."

Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

So looking forward to this !

London Cycling Campaign@londoncycling.bsky.social

🙌 This evening, in partnership with Osbornes Law, we'll be jointly hosting Innovations in Urban Cycling. Bringing together speakers from across Europe, we can't wait to hear what's driving cycling growth in their cities 🚴‍♀️ 🤳 Find all the details here: buff.ly/nNwvMwH

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Adam Tranter
@adamtranter.bsky.social

In an ideal world, everyone would follow the rules. But with limited resources, police rightly focus on major causes of harm; last year, 364 pedestrians were killed, almost all of them hit by motor vehicles. In comparison, more pedestrians are killed by cows than cyclists.

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Dr Harrie Larrington-Spencer
@tricyclemayor.bsky.social

Ten peer-reviewed articles published so far from the NIHR-funded LTNs in London project. Quantitative and qualitative findings, all open access.

Active Travel Academy@active-ata.bsky.social

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):

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Peter Walker
@peterwalker99.bsky.social

My personal view is that anyone found using "holibobs" should be immediately stripped of their UK nationality and made stateless.

YouGov@yougov.co.uk

While The Telegraph has deemed 'picky bits' "the most revolting phrase in the English language", more Britons have a positive view of the term (43%) than a negative one (25%), with 31% neutral yougov.com/en-gb/articl...

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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike
@gazza-d.eurosky.social

Casualties down. Pollution down. Road danger down. Trade in local shops up. Numbers of vacant shops down. Low traffic neighbourhoods are a win-win for everyone. road.cc/news/ltn-oxf...

road.ccLow Traffic Neighbourhoods cut pollution, reduce road traffic casualties, and support local shops, new research claimsTwo low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Oxford have been found to reduce road traffic casualties and air pollution levels whilst supporting local businesses, according to new research.Low Traffic Nei...

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Cycling UK Official
@cyclinguk.bsky.social

Women deserve to feel safe wherever and whenever they ride. Glow Rides kick off this Thursday, 22 October, calling for safer streets for women. Because safer streets for women mean safer streets for everyone. Find your local glow ride: cyclinguk.org/glow-rides #MyRideOurRight

Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

Cycling really is the answer to so many issues - hiding in plain sight

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes. This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com

euronews.comCycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprintIf everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.

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Cyclox
@cycloxoxford.bsky.social

✨🚲 We’re hosting a glow ride! Join us at Radcliffe Square at 6pm on Oct 22 as we light up the night for #MyRideOurRight, calling for safer streets for women to cycle. Bring your lights and come glow with us! All welcome, register in advance if you can, bit.ly/3Us6BbK #GlowRides #CyclingUK

Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

And yet here we are in Islington rowing back on promises to put LTNs in the whole Borough. What a shameful lack of ambition in the face of all the evidence. I would tag LBI but they aren't here, preferring The Other Place. Says it all.

Newham Cyclists@newhamcyclists.uk

Low traffic neighbourhoods mean less traffic (and they save lives!)

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Flight Free UK
@flightfreeuk.bsky.social

That's a win in our book. We're all for making the greener choice the more convenient choice.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk

International services would help unlock a new chapter for East London with the potential to generate an additional £1.3bn in tourist spending for the UK.

standard.co.ukPlan for international trains to stop at second London station almost 'over the line'Exclusive: London Mayor submits application for Business Rate Retention Zone to bring new rail stop to capital

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space4gosforth.bsky.social
@space4gosforth.bsky.social

Worth reading especially as we are increasingly seeing cars parked completely on the pavement.

Living Streets@livingstreets.bsky.social

No journey should feel like an obstacle course. Artist and activist Nush Luther-Smith shares how blocked pavements, missing dropped kerbs and inaccessible streets can affect freedom, independence and safety for disabled people. Read her story: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/nush

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Good Law Project
@goodlawproject.org

“You could almost believe that the real purpose of government was to do the bidding of corporations, foreign states and the ultra-rich.” Time to kick Palantir out of the NHS 💥 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/14/palantir-british-state-controversial-us-company-tom-watson

theguardian.comPalantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George MonbiotTom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Laura Laker
@lauralaker.bsky.social

@nedboulting.bsky.social @adamtranter.bsky.social and I were in the same room for the latest Streets Ahead episode - and it was a delight to record. We hope you enjoy listening! And a big thanks to The Running Channel for hosting us

Streets Ahead Podcast@podstreetsahead.bsky.social

🚨New Streets Ahead Episode! Adam, Laura and Ned are all back together IRL. OMG! What does devolution mean for active travel? What's this about a campaigner toolkit? And is there anywhere Ned hasn't been lately? For all this and more, look no further shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...

shows.acast.comDevolution, a campaigner toolkit and stories from around the world | Streets AheadNed, Adam and Laura meet in person again

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Exhumated 🧟 unDead
@slothlydad.bsky.social

Great work, now can someone do the same for the digital/media ecosystem? ( I see Zelenskyy made a start... 🇺🇦 )

Will Norman@willnorman.co.uk

With the delivery of London's new super-sewer, there's been a 86% reduction in raw sewage entering the River Thames 🌊🐟🦈💙 bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Eilidh Murray
@letsgetcracking.bsky.social

The driver got 10 years. Harry's parents got life without their son. Our 'justice' system isn't fit for purpose. Why are we so soft on drivers ?

Will Norman@willnorman.co.uk

Harry Webb was cycling home when he was killed by a driver using nitrous oxide. His tragic death shows the devastating consequences of people taking drugs & driving. I hope that the seriousness of this judgement will deter other offenders in the future. www.londoncentric.media/p/nitrous-ox...

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London Cycling Campaign
@londoncycling.bsky.social

🚴‍♀️ We're asking supporters to share their views on cycling in London, and we'd love to hear from you! The survey takes around 10 minutes, and as a thank you, you'll be entered to win a Bryton Rider S510 GPS bike computer and Bryton Gardia radar light. 👨‍💻 Take the survey today: buff.ly/B2VEjB5

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The LCC Women's Network
@lccwomensnetwork.bsky.social

Safer cycleways mean more people cycling - more of this please 🙏

Will Norman@willnorman.co.uk

On average there're now about 1.5m daily cycle trips in London🚲🚲🚲 We're working with boroughs to expand our network of Cycleways so that more people can safely cycle around the capital. Great to see the construction progress on the latest section on Cycleway 4 in Greenwich.