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Paul Balban

@PBalban

Gibraltar Bicycle Mayor | Minister for Transport 2011-2023 | Nutrition & Food Science, Oxford Brookes University | Postgrad Dietetics, Kings College, London

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Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

: the double standards we apply to the car-dominated status quo in the face of potential change.

But how does this bias vary between contexts? Support Prof. Ian Walker and me by crowdfunding this research project. whydonate.com/en/fundraising…

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Streets can evolve in both directions, becoming more or less human, take your pick, but in the end, it’s down to our leaders to decide. Half measures don’t work, you can’t please everyone but eventually most will love the change

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Snapshot of the city in motion between 0745-0800h. The potpourri of mobility & the contribution that walking, cycling & e-scooting makes to the improvement of traffic flow & the environment in Courtesy of Ron Schantz BYCS

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Up to a third of morning motor traffic in many cities is parents dropping their kids off at school.

Shifting some of these trips to active modes by providing safer routes is likely the most economical, expedient and efficient way to reduce congestion—and improve quality of life.

Up to a third of morning motor traffic in many cities is parents dropping their kids off at school. Shifting some of these trips to active modes by providing safer routes is likely the most economical, expedient and efficient way to reduce congestion—and improve quality of life.
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Such sad news received yesterday following the sad passing of a local cyclist in Spain, aged 47 while doing the sport he loved. Thoughts are with Stuart, his family and friends. RIP BYCS

Such sad news received yesterday following the sad passing of a local cyclist in Spain, aged 47 while doing the sport he loved. Thoughts are with Stuart, his family and friends. RIP #gibraltar #cycling #bicycle @BYCS_org
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Inequality is key if we are to become an inclusive society and accept that cycling is a true, green and sustainable alternative in But this is not limited to cycling & the bicycle but also other modes of moving such walking safely, mobility scooters and wheelchairs

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Today is the National Day of action for

Safe Streets Now is a grassroots coalition of UK community groups, standing together to find peace, reclaim our space & achieve justice for the victims of road danger.

Take part in an event today: ow.ly/A8iX50Rk1uE

Today is the National Day of action for #SafeStreetsNow Safe Streets Now is a grassroots coalition of UK community groups, standing together to find peace, reclaim our space & achieve justice for the victims of road danger. Take part in an event today: ow.ly/A8iX50Rk1uE
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Maybe some organised graffiti art along Kingsway bicycle and pedestrian lane will break up the monotony and attract people to visit it, cycle and walk through it. How about the history of in images?

GCS MEECT John Cortes Ministry of Tourism

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CEPSA opens & planners have not been able to provide a working solution to allow cyclist priority on the bicycle lane. Cyclists are now expected to STOP on the bicycle lane, look back 180 degrees to check for cars that could be coming in to refuel BYCS

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Good reading for bicycle infrastructure engineers ⁦John Cortes Safe infrastructure is so much more than road paint. This is particularly relevant to the new CEPSA entrance junction ⁦⁦European Cyclists' Federation ecf.com/news-and-event…

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Our reaction to the proposed changes to roll back the 20mph limit in built-up areas in Wales.

'The Welsh Government did the right thing, rather than the easy thing, in introducing the 20mph default.'

Read our full statement here: ow.ly/oIMT50RiUTM

Our reaction to the proposed changes to roll back the 20mph limit in built-up areas in Wales. 'The Welsh Government did the right thing, rather than the easy thing, in introducing the 20mph default.' Read our full statement here: ow.ly/oIMT50RiUTM
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Drivers warned 'psychological shock' coming from petrol prices

Read more on Sky's money blog 💸👇
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There is a need to finish the Residential Parking Scheme to test how it performs collectively, how much parking there really is & more importantly how much urban space potentially exists in to be able to put to community use John Cortes

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