BREATHE

Wales first - we hope Winchester, Hampshire and England won't be far behind. @Hantsconnected @robhumby @mpntod @BrineMP @WinchesterXr @BREATHE_Win

A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, & most of the energy that does, moves the car, not people. Sound efficient? HT @circulareconomy

An objective observer studying our society would quickly conclude that we care more about our cars than our kids.

If you’re thinking “it doesn’t matter that cars are massively inefficient. They’re necessary! Try getting around where I live without them!” That’s exactly the point. We’ve designed places to be dependent on a massively inefficient, damaging & dangerous way of getting around.

Methodist Church dumps Shell over ‘inadequate’ climate plans 🛢️ ft.com/content/9c8195… @FT “The patience of the Church has run out,” said David Palmer, chief executive of Epworth, which oversees £1.3bn for churches & charities #ShellNo #1o5C #BleedingExtractives #StopEACOP

"A road is designed so most people will naturally drive the speed limit, slow down at crossings, and be aware of other road users, without being explicitly told to do so." From large city to small village, traffic calming is everywhere in the Netherlands: youtu.be/bAxRYrpbnuA

Green Travel Hampshire is NEW and could be significant in getting our voice heard at county level. Sign up here: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-up-…

I’ve just signed the @CPRE petition calling for a reliable bus service for every community. Improving public transport should be at the heart of building back better after the pandemic. Will you join me? takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/74256/pet…

And first legal shot has been fired! Experts report finished after over year of work. Purpose of commissioning independent report was: Judicial review must be files within 3 months of decision/action, obviously s.m have been in longer......see more here bit.ly/3sZhpLw

Carbon emissions from England's roads plan '100 times greater than government claims' theguardian.com/environment/20…

We're working with @MyJourneyHants and @SouthamptonCC on #RIDES - a new electric cargo bike hire scheme for local businesses and other organisations. 🚴 The scheme offers a way to transport and deliver goods locally without producing any #AirPollution! eastleigh.gov.uk/latest-news/ri…

Eastleigh’s Full Council will be meeting to determine the @SOU_Airport planning application on Thursday 8 April. The meeting will start at 2pm. See the agenda and report bit.ly/3fDCV4T @EastleighBC

Yes indeed! Do they really think we will cycle to a different district just to get rid of waste???!!! @hantsconnect

I've had quick action from @hantsconnect on dangerous potholes, and also on adjusting traffic light sensors to notice bicycles

A good discussion at the @winaacc open meeting on Saturday about Bus Back Better and what we want to see happen in Winchester and Hampshire winacc.org.uk/better-buses/

"I asked Will Hicks how he felt when lockdown suddenly happened in the middle of his year-long air pollution investigation. 'Excited,' he replied." Here's what he found. My latest #pollutionwatch for @guardian, data from @LondonAir @imperialcollege theguardian.com/environment/20…

Have you responded to @WinchesterCity local plan consultation yet? It may affect planning decisions up to 2038 so now is your chance to ensure that the #ClimateEmergency is at the very heart of the plan. localplan.winchester.gov.uk

At a briefing on the Hampshire Local Transport Plan - an area where we need major change with a much stronger ambitions for decarbonisation and sustainable active travel hants.gov.uk/transport/loca…

Remember to do this - closes today!

Looking forward to finding out more about the new national bus strategy and thinking abut what it means for Winchester district - come and join us Sat 27 March 10.30-12 on zoom