Gary Outram
@kentridergaz.eurosky.social
Quaxer. Militant pedestrian. Community railer. Community litter-picker.
Licensed to drive.
Personal posts, repost ≠ endorsement.
Cishet. Ostomate. He/Him.
Hand wash only, do not iron.
Licensed to drive.
Personal posts, repost ≠ endorsement.
Cishet. Ostomate. He/Him.
Hand wash only, do not iron.
Pinned
Encouraging more people to cycle for more of their everyday journeys isn't going to work when your cycling infra still places this kind of nonsense in the way.
"Share and enjoy".
Alien Coffee
Alt: A metallic mechanical alien zenomorph shaped head opens its mouth and bears its teeth amidst clouds of steam. A coffee mug appears.
The camera pans out to a view of a person seated at a desk filled with computer equipment. A mechanical claw extends from the metallic alien, offering the coffee cup.
static.klipy.com
October 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM
"Share and enjoy".
Reposted by Gary Outram
This weekend marks 75 years since the first zebra crossing appeared on UK streets – something we campaigned for in our early days.
A few of our friends have joined us to wish the zebra crossing a very happy birthday! https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/zebrabirthday
#HappyBirthdayZebra 🦓
A few of our friends have joined us to wish the zebra crossing a very happy birthday! https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/zebrabirthday
#HappyBirthdayZebra 🦓
What’s next for the zebra crossing as it turns 75 years old?
Living Streets celebrates 75 years of the zebra crossing.
www.livingstreets.org.uk
October 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
This weekend marks 75 years since the first zebra crossing appeared on UK streets – something we campaigned for in our early days.
A few of our friends have joined us to wish the zebra crossing a very happy birthday! https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/zebrabirthday
#HappyBirthdayZebra 🦓
A few of our friends have joined us to wish the zebra crossing a very happy birthday! https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/zebrabirthday
#HappyBirthdayZebra 🦓
🎶🎤"Steep ladder stile [ba, ba, ba]
Steep hill never looked so good."
Steep hill never looked so good."
October 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM
🎶🎤"Steep ladder stile [ba, ba, ba]
Steep hill never looked so good."
Steep hill never looked so good."
Reposted by Gary Outram
But, but, but...
37% fewer collisions. 35% fewer casualties.
Figures out today show Wales's 20mph and 30mph roads recorded their lowest numbers ever (outside Covid), compared with the same period before the default 20mph limit came in.
www.gov.wales/road-collisi...
Figures out today show Wales's 20mph and 30mph roads recorded their lowest numbers ever (outside Covid), compared with the same period before the default 20mph limit came in.
www.gov.wales/road-collisi...
Road collisions and casualties continue to fall as 20mph limit makes real impact, says Deputy Minister | GOV.WALES
The Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, has welcomed new figures showing a continued fall in road collisions and casualties across Wales, with clear reductions seen on roads with 20mph and 30m...
www.gov.wales
October 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
But, but, but...
Reposted by Gary Outram
That's a good win.
National Highways to be stripped of role managing historic railway structures!
railuk.com/heritage/nat...
railuk.com/heritage/nat...
National Highways to be stripped of role managing historic railway structures - Rail UK
National Highways to be stripped of role managing historic railway structures - Heritage
railuk.com
October 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
That's a good win.
Found a Sports Direct voucher at the back of a drawer, randomly selected winner from an active travel challenge some years ago
Surprised to find it was still valid, turned it into something more practical.
Surprised to find it was still valid, turned it into something more practical.
October 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Found a Sports Direct voucher at the back of a drawer, randomly selected winner from an active travel challenge some years ago
Surprised to find it was still valid, turned it into something more practical.
Surprised to find it was still valid, turned it into something more practical.
The others are a moon on a stick.
Moon On A Stick Fist Of Fun
Alt: Two people on a stage, one rips down a curtain screen to reveal a flat cardboard image of the moon about 10 feet in diameter attached to a stick. The person proceeds to hold the moon on a stick.
static.klipy.com
October 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The others are a moon on a stick.
Reposted by Gary Outram
How accessible are the bus stops where you live? Our latest report highlights problems like:
• Not enough space to manoeuvre a wheelchair
• No dropped kerb
• No seating
• No timetables - or timetables that are too small or high up for people to read.
#BetterBusStops
• Not enough space to manoeuvre a wheelchair
• No dropped kerb
• No seating
• No timetables - or timetables that are too small or high up for people to read.
#BetterBusStops
October 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
How accessible are the bus stops where you live? Our latest report highlights problems like:
• Not enough space to manoeuvre a wheelchair
• No dropped kerb
• No seating
• No timetables - or timetables that are too small or high up for people to read.
#BetterBusStops
• Not enough space to manoeuvre a wheelchair
• No dropped kerb
• No seating
• No timetables - or timetables that are too small or high up for people to read.
#BetterBusStops
And so "Be Bright, Be Seen" season begins.
I'd make some comment about it being like shooting fish in a barrel except I think shooting fish in a barrel would be more difficult.
October 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
And so "Be Bright, Be Seen" season begins.
Reposted by Gary Outram
A train journey does not begin or end at the station platform. Convenient bike parking and easy access to the railway system are essential elements of a transport network that enables people to travel seamlessly from door-to-door.🧵
October 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A train journey does not begin or end at the station platform. Convenient bike parking and easy access to the railway system are essential elements of a transport network that enables people to travel seamlessly from door-to-door.🧵
There is undoubtedly nuisance and anti-social use of quads, motorbikes and e-motos in the area; which even led to some unauthorised (very short lived) additions to the previous York frame barrier.
The vast majority of York barriers along and accessing the route were removed 18 months ago.
The vast majority of York barriers along and accessing the route were removed 18 months ago.
October 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
There is undoubtedly nuisance and anti-social use of quads, motorbikes and e-motos in the area; which even led to some unauthorised (very short lived) additions to the previous York frame barrier.
The vast majority of York barriers along and accessing the route were removed 18 months ago.
The vast majority of York barriers along and accessing the route were removed 18 months ago.
Dream come true. Do the Norwegians know nothing of Wizzard.
October 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Dream come true. Do the Norwegians know nothing of Wizzard.
GNU Walter Koenig
October 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM
GNU Walter Koenig
"New planters have been installed along the path to reduce safety risks and slow down unauthorised vehicles, while fully adhering to the Department for Transport's accessibility guidelines."
When I can find the time to visit, I'll make sure to bring a tape measure.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When I can find the time to visit, I'll make sure to bring a tape measure.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kent Parkrun event cancelled after planters installed on route
Organisers say they aim to bring the Cyclopark Parkrun back to Gravesend with a new route.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
"New planters have been installed along the path to reduce safety risks and slow down unauthorised vehicles, while fully adhering to the Department for Transport's accessibility guidelines."
When I can find the time to visit, I'll make sure to bring a tape measure.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When I can find the time to visit, I'll make sure to bring a tape measure.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Gary Outram
There is no need to cause these problems for the bus services and emergency services (if needed).
Park sensibly away from the immediate area and walk the relatively short distance to the bird.
#norfolkbirding
Park sensibly away from the immediate area and walk the relatively short distance to the bird.
#norfolkbirding
October 25, 2026 at 9:20 PM
There is no need to cause these problems for the bus services and emergency services (if needed).
Park sensibly away from the immediate area and walk the relatively short distance to the bird.
#norfolkbirding
Park sensibly away from the immediate area and walk the relatively short distance to the bird.
#norfolkbirding
Hunting trophy in a pub of Kent that I may have frequented once or twice.
Changed hands, name and aesthetic some years ago.
Changed hands, name and aesthetic some years ago.
October 25, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Hunting trophy in a pub of Kent that I may have frequented once or twice.
Changed hands, name and aesthetic some years ago.
Changed hands, name and aesthetic some years ago.
Reposted by Gary Outram
You probably know about the Jaffa Cakes VAT thing, but here are a bunch of others compiled for your tax nerdy pleasure by @timharford.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/2b77...
www.ft.com/content/2b77...
October 24, 2026 at 9:23 PM
You probably know about the Jaffa Cakes VAT thing, but here are a bunch of others compiled for your tax nerdy pleasure by @timharford.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/2b77...
www.ft.com/content/2b77...
Affirmative.
K9 Doctor Who: Tom Baker's Companion Scanning
Alt: A robot dog with a boxy head on an even boxier body. A glowing red screen takes the place of the eyes, antennae turn on top of the head to mimic ears. The nose conceals a laser gun.
static.klipy.com
October 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Affirmative.
If you like that sort of thing, you should give @christinamartin.bsky.social a follow.
October 24, 2026 at 5:44 PM
If you like that sort of thing, you should give @christinamartin.bsky.social a follow.
Paging @apiln.bsky.social
Finger on the pulse of the nation klaxon
Finger on the pulse of the nation klaxon
October 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Oh, that's nice. Better than I am currently running too.
Bookmarked as it seems to be whispering "buy me, buy me".
Bookmarked as it seems to be whispering "buy me, buy me".
October 24, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Oh, that's nice. Better than I am currently running too.
Bookmarked as it seems to be whispering "buy me, buy me".
Bookmarked as it seems to be whispering "buy me, buy me".
Reposted by Gary Outram
Britons should use money we haven't got to buy food the country doesn't grow, store it in homes that don't exist, in spare rooms that got taxed away, so we can survive when reservoirs nobody built run dry because of a climate the govt won't protect.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises
Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependency and threats by hostile state
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Britons should use money we haven't got to buy food the country doesn't grow, store it in homes that don't exist, in spare rooms that got taxed away, so we can survive when reservoirs nobody built run dry because of a climate the govt won't protect.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...