Policy manager for @WeAreCyclingUK. Living in Glasgow. Cycling, climate action, woodland management and a few other things.
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Jim Densham retweeted
Everyone says they care about road safety.
#Helsinki 🇫🇮 shows what that actually looks like.
Protecting children isn’t about words—it’s about design.
This is how you do it.
The rest is noise.
Jim Densham retweeted
October 24th 2025. Got any plans?
#OurStreetsOurNights
#MyRideOurRight
ALT Image shows a large group of women on decorated and illuminated bikes in front of an imposing Georgian mansion.
Jim Densham retweeted
Our policy manager, @JimDensham spoke to @ZagDaily yesterday on the #AutumnBudget & what it meant for cycling. “Today’s announcement will help return us to previous active travel levels but those levels will not be enough if the government wants to achieve its health missions.”
The new mobility industry has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement today in the Autumn Budget to invest £100 million into walking and cycling infrastructure
Read more: zagdaily.com/places/industry…
People don't want dirty old polluting cars in their city centres.
Low Emission Zones in Scotland's biggest cities backed by six in ten residents dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scott…
Jim Densham retweeted
New research suggests fear of collisions, road rage and theft putting people off cycling in urban areas
Calling the findings a "wake-up call", Swapfiets urged government "to not only reinstate but increase the active travel budget"
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Jim Densham retweeted
You have until October 20th to help shape the cycle network in the north and southside
Our City Network will provide high-quality cycleways & improved pedestrian infrastructure.
Share your views on proposals for the Inner North & South.
Complete the consultation survey online or at a participating library where you’ll find paper copies.
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…
I'm looking forward to speaking at this next week.
Boosting Cycling in the UK: Can the New Government Help Create a Revolution in British Cycling? with @PublicPolicyEx
publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/e…
Jim Densham retweeted
20mph is working for the people of Wales according to interim stats. nation.cymru/opinion/20mph-o…
Jim Densham retweeted
Seriously, WATCH this short video to see how to effectively make the case for protected bike-lanes, and particularly how they’re good for business. Or just as a great example of how to speak to any city council.
Watch it, then share it. HT @PVDStreets
Jim Densham retweeted
Very excited to be kicking off @LCEF’s #Lab24 programme with a panel discussion on ‘Clean Air and Healthy Communities’.
We’ve partnered with @HealthyAirUK and @WeAreCyclingUK and we’ll be discussing how to improve public health through delivering on air quality.
Jim Densham retweeted
“A startling statistic emerged in Paris last month: during the morning and evening rush hours, on representative main thoroughfares crisscrossing the French capital, there are now more bicycles than cars – almost half as many again, in fact.”
theguardian.com/cities/2023/…
Bicycles are improving the lives of India's schoolgirls
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g9…
Jim Densham retweeted
🚴♂️ Our latest survey shows the UK strongly supports cycling! 🚴♀️
💬 64% back encouraging more people to cycle
📍 70% want more cycle-friendly routes
We're committed to making this happen. Let's pedal towards a greener, healthier future! 🌱 Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WWSfP1
'The faster we moves towards net-zero, the greater the business opportunities will be.'
John Swinney should always remember climate change helped depose Humza Yousaf scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…
Jim Densham retweeted
At a meeting of our Highways and Transport Committee on Tuesday a majority of councillors approved new 20mph zones in Huntingdon.
Most of Huntingdon's main through routes and industrial areas will remain at their existing speed limits.
Read more: ow.ly/zewI50SJ2Ws
ALT Image of 20mph sign. Text reads: Speed limits on most Huntingdon residential streets to become 20mph
London's ULEZ expansion is working - reducing emissions and saving lives
theguardian.com/environment/…
London's ULEZ expansion is working - reducing emissions and saving lives
theguardian.com/environment/…
Jim Densham retweeted
🚴♂️🚴♀️ We're calling for the new government to invest in safe cycling routes! Nearly half of people avoid cycling due to road safety concerns.
Read The Observer article to learn more: theguardian.com/news/article…
#CyclingUK #ActiveTravel #SafeCycling
Is the culture war on active travel at an end?
theguardian.com/news/article…