Passionate local active residents and businesses in Kings Heath working for the benefit of all in the neigh'hood. #placesforpeople
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1 May 2021
Taking a little break from this account. See you on the other side 👍
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30 Apr 2021
And we need many many more in 2021 to avoid a car based recovery
30 Apr 2021
Latest stats show an incredible boom in cycling around the country🚴♀ with a 45% increase in bicycle traffic in 2020 compared to 2019 & 5 BILLION miles travelled by cyclists!
Great to see so many people choose more active forms of travel as we continue to #BuildBackGreener✅
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
During 2020 we all noticed fewer motor vehicles on our roads. Our quieter roads were filled with people cycling. I was one of them. We have an opportunity to maintain this trend, let's seize it. ❤️🏃🏾♀️🚲🦽🛴 @BWMnetwork @ColmorePe @woodthorpeji @WheelersLanePri @SustransWMids
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
29 Apr 2021
Journey times not significantly affected if traveling by foot, trike, cargobike, cycle or eScooter. #NCN5 #ReaValley currently running with no disruption👍
#trafficalert #transport #Birmingham
⚠️⛔️ Moor Green Lane and Shutlock Lane are CLOSED for water main work until 4th June. This will cause additional congestion around the centre of #KingsHeath and on Pershore Road approaching Edgbaston as traffic diverts. #Birmingham
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⚠️⛔️ Moor Green Lane and Shutlock Lane are CLOSED for water main work until 4th June. This will cause additional congestion around the centre of #KingsHeath and on Pershore Road approaching Edgbaston as traffic diverts. #Birmingham
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
27 Apr 2021
This week, I asked folks to name an idea in urbanism that they wish got more attention.
One caught my eye more than any other: induced demand.
It’s got perhaps the least sexy name ever, but it’s vital in understanding how our roads work.
So, here’s a thread explaining it.
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
York Rd right now getting my old steed looked at a Dr Bike Session! They're here till 1pm today, more scheduled visits soon. Come on down! @si_key @SustransWMids @KingsHeathCAN @LisaTrickett41 @bhamconnected @WaseemZaffar @BournvilleOur @BWMnetwork @ShazRahman30 @MyBikeAdventure
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
25 Apr 2021
Drivers
Congestion or pollution is not a symptom of cycle lanes or an #LTN
Here are nine drivers in single-occupancy private vehicles thinking it's an efficient and sensible choice for transporting a single human across a city.
That's your problem, too many vehicles.
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26 Apr 2021
See Park Hill in Moseley or numerous other historic filters across the city
25 Apr 2021
Another safe cycle ride using the decades-old Mecklenburgh Street filter in Camden.
It creates quiet streets by preventing through traffic from Gray’s Inn Road. But there were no protests or campaign posters, nor have I read any concerns about emergency service access. Why not?
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
25 Apr 2021
We loved sitting in the sunshine at @graceandjameskh with lots of people and no cars
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
24 Apr 2021
York Road has been crying out for this for years
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24 Apr 2021
Pedestrianised York Road in the sunshine with places open is even better than expected. The absolute jewel in the crown of the #kingsheath Low Traffic Neighbourhood. Such a buzz last night. Let’s never go back to how it was before please
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
23 Apr 2021
no evidence that low-traffic neighbourhood schemes hold up emergency vehicles, writes @peterwalker99 theguardian.com/environment/…
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
22 Apr 2021
.#Walking and #cycling for essential journeys is a way for us to protect our planet, now and beyond the pandemic, by reducing carbon emissions. #EarthDay2021
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
22 Apr 2021
On Earth day 🌎 a reason why we need the clean air zone in @bhamconnected, this is the time to start cycling to work and to get outdoors for a happier, healthier life 🚴🏻♂️🚴♀️
@BhamCityCouncil @WeAreCyclingUK @BCWestMids @BYCS_org @SportBirmingham
#WorldEarthDay #brumbreathes
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
If you value the safer routes for walking, scooting, wheeling and cycling that the King's Heath LTNs have afforded, and would like to see them improved and used as a foundation for more, please fill out the linked survey by tomorrow! Retweet and share 👍
birminghambeheard.org.uk/eco…
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
7 Apr 2021
The launch of Birmingham's Clean Air Zone on 1 June is just the beginning of cleaning up the air in Birmingham. Our latest Air Quality Action Plan sets out several key ambitions for the next five years. Read more about it here: orlo.uk/kiDh7 #BrumBreathes
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1 Apr 2021
Great to see. Word seems to spread fast as crossing Station hasn’t been as safe last couple of days with speeding drivers. Let’s hope it stays longer this time 🤞🏻
1 Apr 2021
Guess who's back, back again, Station Road bollard is back, tell a friend! @for_b14 @TAWSociety @KingsHeathCAN @LisaTrickett41 @CllrMikeLeddy
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1 Apr 2021
A really good point. The safe route from #kingsheath to city centre along Rea Valley / Route 5 through Balsall Heath / Highgate takes probably double the time it would if you could safely follow the 50 route. Not sure motorists appreciate how much others have to adjust to be safe
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KingsHeathCAN retweeted
30 Mar 2021
If you have an old bike gathering dust at home, you can apply for a @transportgovuk voucher of up to £50 to get it repaired. Find out more
& apply: gov.uk/guidance/fix-your-bik…
30 Mar 2021
If you’re planning to #GetPedalling this #Easter but your bike needs a once over, don’t let that stop you - use one of our Fix Your Bike Vouchers to get £50 towards repairs.🚲🌼🔧
Get your voucher here 👉 gov.uk/guidance/fix-your-bik…
#TravelSafely
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