Is this just a reflection of how expensive flying BA is? When tier points are awarded by spend too many people reach top tiers???!!! www.thetimes.com/travel/advic...
phil wright (he/him)
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The fate of Brazil mirrors the fate of the world. Fantastic news for the Amazon rainforest - and all of us- that fascism has been beaten at the ballot box by #Lula. Same again next week in the US, please! paydayreport.com/breaking-lul...
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Join @ibikedublin.bsky.social for #IBIKEBoo - a spooktacular cycle 🗓️30 October 2026 🕕6PM 📍Parnell Sq N A 1hr family friendly cycle through #Dublin Costumes welcome - dress to scare! 💀🧛♂️🎃🧛♀️🚲🪩👻💀👻🎃 #criticalmass
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I assume everyone who wrote about the hospital bike shed in their columns and talked about the hospital bike shed on their radio shows and tweeted about the hospital bike shed on their Nazi owned micro blogging app are very excited to discuss this
Something something bike shed www.connachttribune.ie/news/galway-...
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A bike shed for Kerry hospital - which takes cars off the road and results in cleaner air - became a national scandal earlier this year, amid media and politician-driven furore over "costs". Thank you @pantibliss.bsky.social and @tinydbass.bsky.social for highlighting the hypocrisy! (Thread)
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The Irish government has all the money it needs to build new roads, give motorists rebate schemes and grants and reduce motoring fuel costs. But they truly want to screw over public transport users! Official papers reveal budget deal to reverse 20% fare cuts by June this year
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This beautiful cartoon by Dave Walker shows what happens when road design takes everyone into account, allowing people to cycle and walk safely and comfortably, while also giving space to those who need to drive 💌 Subscribe to Dave's newsletter: buff.ly/Cbw6mig
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Cllr @mariecasserly.bsky.social talking sense about our poor #roadsafety effort. “We should not have to reinvent the wheel. Other countries are demonstrating what can be achieved through effective enforcement, safer road design, appropriate speed limits www.independent.ie/county/sligo...
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“At what point do we all have to wear high-vis everywhere because motorists won’t slow down and streets are designed around cars?”
Should Irish politicians lead by example and wear high-vis clothing everywhere? -- Pedestrians should wear high-vis in urban areas, even on the edge of Dublin City Centre, according to the Assistant Garda Commissioner for roads policing and community…...
@dubcitycouncil.bsky.social this is how it’s done
🚴 More incredible cycling news from Paris: 🟢 On 14 October, Paris presented a new cycling plan for the current municipal term, it includes 140 km of new cycle lanes, 220 km of contraflow cycling lanes and improvements to 420 intersections by 2032. buff.ly/meJI6Uo
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🚴 More incredible cycling news from Paris: 🟢 On 14 October, Paris presented a new cycling plan for the current municipal term, it includes 140 km of new cycle lanes, 220 km of contraflow cycling lanes and improvements to 420 intersections by 2032. buff.ly/meJI6Uo
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This is bonkers to the level you'd seriously worry about his suitability to hold a senior policing role
Assistant Garda Commissioner Denis Ferry said "all pedestrians" including in urban areas should wear high visibility clothing. "I think you should do everything you can to ensure you're visible," he said. www.thejournal.ie/driving-phon...
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Replying to @tomflood.bsky.social
to be fair Dublin was freaking on point too. bsky.app/profile/tomf...
Kind of speechless. Which is unfortunate since I do have to talk tonight.
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Wellington,NZ knows what’s up. Street projections ahead of my talk in a couple weeks.🔥🔥🔥 📸 @axleryde.bsky.social
Assistant Garda Commissioner Denis Ferry said "all pedestrians" including in urban areas should wear high visibility clothing. "I think you should do everything you can to ensure you're visible," he said. www.thejournal.ie/driving-phon...
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I should add AGS into the part where it says that safety is the responsibility of everyone. bsky.app/profile/citi...
Today a man high on meth juggling chainsaws in a childrens' playground killed 2 and injured 10. Commenting on the tragedy, Sean Canney says it's the responsibility of everyone using playgrounds to look after their own safety.
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This is @tomflood.bsky.social's work, and it seems relevant here.
Assistant Garda Commissioner Denis Ferry said "all pedestrians" including in urban areas should wear high visibility clothing. "I think you should do everything you can to ensure you're visible," he said. www.thejournal.ie/driving-phon...
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Prof. Shane O'Hanlon (Geriatrics, UCD/Mater) talking sense about joined up safe cycling infrastructure & keeping older folks mobile #ActiveTravel. A must listen for local Councillors who often oppose such measures in their bailiwicks. #Cycling4All love30.ie www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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These are the people Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social et al want us to share responsibility with. 🚦No intention to stop at the lights ❌No tax ✅NCT valid These are also the drivers Traffic Watch @garda.ie won’t prosecute in DMR
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This is good evidence-
Between 2021 and 2025, around 2 million cyclists passed the floating bus stops on Leith Street, Edinburgh, and around 5 million bus passengers boarded or alighted here. No injuries have been recorded. Over the same period, drivers injured around 600 Edinburgh pedestrians, killing 16.
These are the people Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social et al want us to share responsibility with. 🚦No intention to stop at the lights ❌No tax ✅NCT valid These are also the drivers Traffic Watch @garda.ie won’t prosecute in DMR
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BusConnects is not only responsible for the expansion of public transport services, there’s also a significant portion of future cycle routes tied up in them The congestion you sit in every day is a political choice by this Government Remind them of it www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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Is there anything to be said for another Gardai / RSA / Minister roadside press conference with the Garda cars blocking the footpath and cycle lane, to really turbocharge the urging?
Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney has urged parents not to buy e-scooters for their children this Christmas. "It is not a toy. It's actually a vehicle,” Canney said. jrnl.ie/7197157
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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...
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“This sculpture was built to honour the lives lost on Bloor, Yonge + University during the 20 year fight for safe streets.” - Toronto 📸 @angeliquemoss.bsky.social
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LOVE DRIVING 🥰 Some recent work done with @wearehub.bsky.social Prioritizing safe routes for kids to walk, bike, roll saves parents and caregivers time, reduces traffic congestion, improves children’s health, and reduces serious transportation injuries.
Time to dig out the fancy dress for #IBIKEBoo - the Spooktacular version of #IBIKEBop 🗓️30 Oct 26 🕕6PM 📍Parnell Sq N #CriticalMass 💀👻🎃💀👻🎃🎃🧛♂️🧛♀️🪩 @ibikedublin.bsky.social
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WHICH BIKE LANE DO WE BLAME FOR THIS TRAFFIC? Banner from 2024 in Toronto over the Gardiner Expressway. Would be nice to see this one again. 📸 @martinreis.bsky.social
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The North Circular Road active travel project is about to go to construction; so what’s the point in dissecting it now? To give people an overview of what to expect, but more importantly, to say: Dublin City needs to be doing better and outline some of the ways how irishcycle.com/2026/10/05/d...