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The work my fellow EiR Jane Dalton MBA FRSA and my personal shero, the esteemed and inimitable Radka Newton from Lancaster University have been doing on the I-connect project, which looks at transport in the Lancaster and Morecambe area is something that Lancaster City Council and Lancashire County Council need to pay close attention to! We are on the verge of losing 3 city centre car parks with no robust or viable transport alternatives. I don’t drive, and I have a hidden disability that means I have to rely on the poor public transport options currently available. Most of my car driving friends would not deign to be a “bus w*nker” with the current provision, for many of the reasons stated in Radka’s article. When I could walk easily, I found the path between Morecambe and Lancaster a very off putting space and often stuck to the main road. Not the most scenic walk! It is both great, and a shame, that Eden Morecambe has been such a driver for this close examination of how we navigate the space around us here. This is particularly timely as my customers who drive will be less inclined to come into town where it’s already a bunfight for a parking space at peak times. (I digress, but the consultation is open until 13 May - you can have your say here https://loom.ly/_aCwe88). Small businesses are such a huge part of what makes Lancaster and Morecambe special - making sure they can be accessed is something the local councils should be working together on. (Note - from the last consultation meeting for business owners, it transpired that City and County are NOT working together on the proposed parking changes at this time). Sorry Radka I kinda hijacked this to kvetch about current parking stitch. It is a really balanced article. Keep up the awesome work! Kamal E. Michael Gibson Jenny Natusch Tarnia Elsworth Rory Southworth Lancaster BID Beth Pipe (I’ve never tagged folks for reach before 😱 trying summat new for summat I am passionate about - transport in the area 🚌 🚗 🚶 🚂

My old neighbourhood. I can understand these people's position. But does the mathematics of carbon capture support it? Can anyone correct me here? A quick search shows that a eucalypt is a very fast growing efficient absorber of C02, but that slows when the tree reaches maturity. It is estimated that they can sequester 2kg per m2 of soil in 17 years (Hui Zange et al, "...dynamics of carbon accumulation in eucalyptus...") and that the above ground section absorbs 860'000 kg per hectare (10'000m2) or 86kg per m2, above ground (govt Queennsland, Eucalypt forest management guide rev28/6/23). So, when cars emit ~150g/km, one eucalyptus tree M2 ground area allows for 700km of driving. It is a quickly drawn conclusion that when a network of bike paths is built, it can quickly be a carbon impact positive, because less people will need to drive those kilometers. For context, the average Dutch person rides a bike 979km a year. For equal context, Paris in France - a car adoring culture that is in no single way less enamored with them than Australia, that had equal absence of cycling as a serious vehicular choice in the late 90's; has grown cycling modal share every single year from 2004 to 2020, growing 60%. In that same period car use declined 16%, while average driving speeds increased 9%. No, not more speeding; less congestion, so drivers lives are more pleasant thanks to cycling.

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"Some people may call these amenities, but if you have a less frequent bus route, like mine with a 60-minute headway, you certainly may need to sit while you wait. A bench — or preferably a shelter — for waiting, if room is available. Something to help provide some shade or block the rain. Fundamentals. As an elder now, little things like lighting and a trash bin make a big difference in your perception of the total transit experience." If you are a municipality that would like to provide seating and recycling bins without incurring more expenses, please reach out. Cost and maintenance free options are available. We have partnerships with over 400 municipalities and transit authorities. #MetropolitanMayorsCaucus #AQOLFA #funding #usmayors  #citymanager #cityplanning #municipal #municipalities #publicspaces #publicspace #transitadvertising #busriders #publictransportation #publictransit #transitauthority  #transit #bus #commuting #transit #cityscapes #cityliving #townplanning #townplanner #transportationsolutions #city #townhall #towns #citycouncil #transportation #transportationplanning #transportationindustry #towncouncil #transportationsystem #benches #bench #busshelter  #publicprivatepartnerships #publicprivatepartnership #publicworks #publictransportation #mayor #mayors #publicworks #bus #citymanagement  #plasticrecycling #municipality #townplanning #townplanner #publicworks #governmentagencies  #ourplanet  #sustainabilitygoals #sustainablefuture #usmayors, #recyclingsolutions #recyclingmatters #greenearth #landfill #landfillgas #landfills #polution #recycleresponsibly #recycling #recycled #cityplanning #wasterecycling #waste #savetheplanet #plasticpollution #plasticrecycling    #governmentagencies  #ourplanet #partnerships #publicprivatepartnerships #oceanplastic #ocean #sustainablecities #sustainability #sustainable #sustainabilitymatters #sustainableliving #greenearth #equity #urbanmobility https://lnkd.in/gsPrvfNX

🍁 At Maplescapes, we’re always on the lookout for eco-friendly landscaping practices and we’ve come across some interesting developments! 🌱 Eco-Conscious Landscaping: Cities are taking bold steps to reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution by banning gas-powered leaf blowers. 🚫🔊 Transition Challenges: Landscapers face hurdles in switching to electric blowers, highlighting the need for community support and affordable alternatives. 🔌💪 Policy Enforcement: The debate continues how to effectively enforce these bans without burdening the workers. 🤔👷♂️ Community Engagement: It’s crucial to involve all community members, especially those whose voices are often unheard, in environmental policy discussions. 🗣️🌳 Let’s embrace change and work together for a greener future! 💚

BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Bert Fox is our newest member of the WakeUP Wake County Board. She is a local Urban Designer and Principal/Owner at Catalyst Design who has been in the region for 14 years. Bert studied Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University and Architecture at the Catholic University of America. We are excited to welcome both her breadth of experience AND her passion for crafting equitable transit and land use policy. Do you have any family in the area? Yes, I live in a multi-generational home with my spouse, two kids, and my mother What are three words you would use to describe yourself? Resourceful, creative, unflappable Why is WakeUP's work important for the Triangle? WakeUp is a strong advocate for key livability issues. How would you describe the Triangle region to someone who doesn't live here? Like one giant suburb teetering on the edge of greatness, while trying to steer clear of other boomtown mistakes. Why is WakeUP's work important for the Triangle? WakeUp is a strong advocate for key livability issues. Learn more about Bert: https://buff.ly/3PKgfjH #WakeUpWakeCounty #urbanplanning #boardmember #communityengagement #BRT #TransitOverlayDistrict #PublicTransit #Raleigh #WakeCounty #Equity #UrbanGrowth #ThrivingCommunities #Walkability #Mobility #Bikability #RALtoday #RaleighNews #DTR #RaleighLife

In resilient, #healthycommunities, we see more #treecanopies, layers of leaves and branches that shroud the ground, native plants, and safe places for people of every age to come together. #Communities across the country are now establishing park equity—the fair and just distribution of #parks and #greenspaces so all communities have access to these health-promoting resources. https://bit.ly/47spk8L #greenspacesmatter

Inspiring #engagement #work, #programs & #resources in Park People / Ami·es des parcs article and Ravine Engagement Report with City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation to foster #inclusive discussions for #communityresilience in Toronto's unique #ravine #system 'A profound #Indigenous saying here on #TurtleIsland is that #Water is #Life. Water is not only #scientifically #required for life to #flourish, but it also #connects people to new #places; it brings people together. In #Toronto, we are lucky to have many #water sources – from #rivers and #lakes to #ponds and #ravines formed through #thousands of years of #geographical shifts. Focusing on these #waterways, the #InTOtheRavines program, launched in 2020, has made quite a splash. First conceptualized on the heels of Toronto’s first-ever #RavineStrategy, the program’s multifaceted, support-focused and community-first approach has made soaring positive impacts. The #InTO the #Ravinesprogram seeks to #mitigate the #impacts of #climatechange that continue to become more apparent everywhere, including in Toronto’s #urban and #natural #spaces, while keeping #communities at the #centre. ' #safe #intergenerational #intercultural #diversityequityinclusionbelonging #indigenous #intersectoral #intersectional #placebased #education #sdgs #wellbeing #regenerative #wellbeing #onehealth #NbS #biodiversity #H20 #BiophilicCities #nontoxic #heat #mitigation #Medicine #food #pollinators https://lnkd.in/gSEkKJEs

🚶♂️🚶♀️ I'm excited to share that over the past two weeks, I've been taking this amazing training course focused on the design and implementation of pedestrian raised crossings. These innovative and cost-effective solutions are essential for enhancing pedestrian safety and promoting walkable communities. Key takeaways from the course include: Who is going to use it? Understanding the definition of inclusivity as well as diverse range of pedestrians, including children, elderly individuals, and those with disabilities, who benefit from these crossings. Where it should be placed? Identifying optimal locations for raised crossings and using community engagement as a powerful tool for that. Why we use raised crossings? Having a strategic view on the importance of raised crossings and their effectiveness in reducing vehicle speeds and improving safety. How to design a raised crossing? Learning the essential design elements, including appropriate heights, sight distances, slopes, materials, and signage, to ensure functionality and accessibility. I'm looking forward to applying these insights to future projects and contributing to creating safer, more pedestrian-friendly environments. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd Hafez Alavi Kenn Beer #SafeJourneysSustainableFuture #PedestrianSafety #UrbanDesign #Walkability #SustainableTransport #RoadSafety