phil wright (he/him)

phil wright (he/him)

@ukwrightphil.bsky.social

Rugby. Music. Wine (Guinness when at the rugby). Dominoes. Cycling. News (cos I'm nosey and like to know what's going on in the world). Opinions my own.

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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...

paydayreport.comBREAKING: Lula Calls for Arrests of Brazilian Mayors Who Cut Off Bus Service on Election DayLula calls for arrests of officials, who cut down on bus service.

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Today is the 40th anniversary of bus deregulation. I’m considering celebrating the occasion by poring over copies of the pre deregulation Tyne and Wear timetables with that warm glow of memories of the days when buses always ran to time and there was seamless integration with the Metro……..

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Lula: "We had to overcome foreign interference through digital platforms, which we will have to regulate. A crime in the digital world must be treated the same as a crime in the real world. We cannot have monstrous companies earning millions... not paying taxes... wanting to steer elections."

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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

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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

irishtimes.comOfficial papers reveal budget deal to reverse 20% fare cuts by June this yearDepartment of Public Expenditure voiced concerns timeline would not be met as transport sector considered 10% rise

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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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“At what point do we all have to wear high-vis everywhere because motorists won’t slow down and streets are designed around cars?”

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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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Replying to @kelpana.bsky.social

Above all, drivers (and I am a driver) need to be more observant. I have seen people watching YouTube on their phones while behind the wheel and texting on the motorway.

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This is bonkers to the level you'd seriously worry about his suitability to hold a senior policing role

The Journal@thejournal.ie

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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Wellington,NZ knows what’s up. Street projections ahead of my talk in a couple weeks.🔥🔥🔥 📸 @axleryde.bsky.social

The Journal@thejournal.ie

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 @emcreative.ie

I should add AGS into the part where it says that safety is the responsibility of everyone. bsky.app/profile/citi...

Citizen Wolf@citizenw0lf.bsky.social

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.

The Journal@thejournal.ie

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...

rte.ieSegregated bike lanesDr Shane O'Hanlon, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, tells Baz why he never feels safe while navigating the capital on a bike.

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This is good evidence-

Edward Tissiman@edtiss.bsky.social

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.

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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...

irishtimes.comEamon Ryan: Quiet scaling back of Bus Connects is a travestyWe will be spending billions building a motorway between Cork and Limerick, bringing yet more traffic into cities that cannot cope

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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?

The Journal@thejournal.ie

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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if only there was as much hysteria and panic around our kids' total loss of mobility freedom and youthful independence at the hands of our car first at all cost cities that there is for them on e-scooters. Our kids want freedom, we just keep saying no.

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Phil’s favourite bop of the year. #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMassDub #IBIKEBop

phil wright (he/him)@ukwrightphil.bsky.social

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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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.

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It's been a hell of a week but Toronto do not forget what you've done. voices heard, removals disrupted, momentum gained.

Tom Flood@tomflood.bsky.social

First and second truck have left. LFG🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Horrible this morning. Around 8.15am school run time, Land Rover travelling at I guess 50ish in a 30mph speed limit, Shenley Fields Road, Selly Oak Birmingham. Luckily one frame caught their number plate. Reported for a close pass, no tax and uinsured ☹️ Made no attempt to slow down, so selfish...

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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...

irishcycle.comDublin’s long-delayed North Circular Road active travel project is starting construction, but what will it look like?Comment & Analysis: The North Circular Road active travel project is about to go to construction, so what’s the point in dissecting it now? First, to give people an overview of what to ex…