Streets Ahead

For Episode 18, we're discussing cargo bikes; the ingenious contraptions designed to move people and things in our towns and cities.

Ned, Laura and Adam discuss the weirdest things they've carried on their bicycles - and we speak to some experts: Ben Knowles, co-founder of cargo bike logistics firm Pedal Me and Jim Blakemore, CEO at community interest company Bikeworks.

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For Episode 17, Christmas has come early! Tranche 2 of the (no longer Emergency) Active Travel Fund has been announced along with renewed guidance on consultation and research showing the majority support measures to reallocate road space.

If you want to get the low down on the latest £175m announcement, Laura, Adam and Ned have all the info you need.

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For Episode 16, we're talking e-scooters. Will they change the way we travel? Are E-Scooter trials a bit weird? What would Alan Partridge think of them? There's all this, some more serious stuff, and much more in this packed episode for Halloween, so there's a spooky intro as a treat. We're thankfully joined by Phil Ellis, CEO of micro-mobility company Beryl, whose company has been taking part in UK E-Scooter trials.

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For Episode 15, we're discussing how we talk about road collisions and, in particular, the new Road Collision Reporting Guidelines: why they're important, what they are and what they're not. We consider why we should be using the word "collision" or "crash" instead of "accident", as well as the impact our language can have on the families of road collision victims.

We also reflect on a week where the guidelines were somewhat misrepresented in some media outlets, and talk about the time that Ned quit his newspaper column in protest.

You can read and respond to the consultation on the guidelines at: www.rc-rg.com

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For Episode 14, we need to talk about Worcestershire. The county, and its city, Worcester have been on the receiving end of much criticism relating to their apparent lack of enthusiasm for active travel.

Laura, Adam and Ned discuss the importance of local campaigning along with guests (also known locally as "Cycle Mad Morons") Dan Brothwell (Bike Worcester) and Cllr Matthew Jenkins (Green Party). There's also bonus content from Ned on how to successfully grow a basil bush.

You can read the Tweets and articles we refer to here: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/15996184.letter-day-make-cycling-better-experience/ + https://twitter.com/thejeremyvine/status/1293112820524036096 + https://road.cc/content/news/extension-cycling-ban-worcester-embarrassment-277387

You can find out more about Bike Worcester here: https://bikeworcester.org.uk/

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For Episode 13, we explore whether the UK's golden age of cycling is in jeopardy. Has "Gear Change" become "Gear Slip", and if so, why?

Laura, Adam and Ned discuss the politics at play and the battle between local authorities and the government. Ned does so from a 12th century castle in Kent and explains how he and Chris Boardman have had their daily commutes hindered by grounds staff.

You can read the articles we refer to here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/councils-must-stop-abusing-green-roads-cash/ + https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/grant-shapps-tells-councils-stop-abusing-250m-fund-meant-green/

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For Episode 12, we thought we'd go for the lighthearted and totally uncontroversial topic of free hospital parking. Rather than get ourselves embroiled into a row with what seems like the entire population, we thought we'd invite Peter Walker to tell us why free hospital parking is often not a good idea. Peter is The Guardian's Political Correspondent and author of Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the World.

Because Peter explained the flaws of free hospital parking so wisely and succinctly, we spent the rest of the podcast talking about the politics of cycling, which we hope you find interesting.

Peter's New book, The Miracle Pill: Why A Sedentary World Is Getting It All Wrong, is out Jan 21: http://bit.ly/29xs4sa

We hope you enjoy this episode of Streets Ahead, a podcast dedicated to the world of active travel, liveable streets and people-focused urban design.

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(Apologies for Adam's sound quality at the end, he had a mic fail)

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For Episode 11, we're answering your questions about the Prime Minister's "Gear Change" active travel announcement. Are we changing gear? How much will it all cost? Can you really get a Mini Holland for a fiver? What will Active Travel England do? Did the Dutch invent the Dutch reach? Nearly all will be answered.

If you can hear birds chirping in the background, it's Ned showing off that he's back at work, commentating bike races in Italy.

If you wanted to nominate and vote for Streets Ahead at the Active Travel Awards, please head here: http://blog.westminster.ac.uk/ata/events/media-awards-2020/

We hope you enjoy this episode of Streets Ahead, a podcast dedicated to the world of active travel, liveable streets and people-focused urban design.

We’re on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsahead 

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From Adam, Laura and Ned

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For Episode 10, we're talking walking; the most accessible form of travel. We learn that the podcast was nearly called "Talkie Walkie" but, perhaps more insightfully, we discuss walking in planning and even how it can support therapy with two experts. Thanks to our guests Susan Claris from Arup and Carmen Rendell, walking therapist at Soulhub, for their contributions.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Streets Ahead, a podcast dedicated to the world of active travel, liveable streets and people-focused urban design.

We’re on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsahead 

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From Adam, Laura and Ned

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For Episode 9, Ned and Laura bravely venture outside of London and visit Adam's neck of the woods, to explore what's happening in terms of active travel in the West Midlands. We're joined by Cllr Waseem Zaffar, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council. We ask: What is Birmingham doing well, and what else can be done for cycling and walking in the West Midlands? Hint: It's not using the canal network.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Streets Ahead, a podcast dedicated to the world of active travel, liveable streets and people-focused urban design.

We’re on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsahead 

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Thanks for listening!

From Adam, Laura and Ned

PS: We said we'd share a picture of Manchester's "Cyclops" junction here, so here it is: https://twitter.com/ManCityCouncil/status/1279444984853389313/photo/1

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