Zak Bond
@zakbond.bsky.social
Working on transport decarbonisation in London | Campaign Manager at @cleancitiescampaign.org | ex London Councils; @asthmaandlung.org.uk; @livingstreets.bsky.social | Personal views 🏳️🌈
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London Sustainable Transport Campaigners
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Cargo bike use in London is booming - up 126% since 2022.
This week I joined 50 businesses - from Royal Mail to delivery firms, waste companies & tradespeople - to celebrate & raise awareness of this clean, green & economical alternative to diesel vans.
#CargoBikeCruiseLDN
This week I joined 50 businesses - from Royal Mail to delivery firms, waste companies & tradespeople - to celebrate & raise awareness of this clean, green & economical alternative to diesel vans.
#CargoBikeCruiseLDN
October 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Cargo bike use in London is booming - up 126% since 2022.
This week I joined 50 businesses - from Royal Mail to delivery firms, waste companies & tradespeople - to celebrate & raise awareness of this clean, green & economical alternative to diesel vans.
#CargoBikeCruiseLDN
This week I joined 50 businesses - from Royal Mail to delivery firms, waste companies & tradespeople - to celebrate & raise awareness of this clean, green & economical alternative to diesel vans.
#CargoBikeCruiseLDN
On the same day diesel hit £2 a litre for the first time, we took 50+ cargo bikes onto the streets of London for the seventh Cargo Bike Cruise.
While diesel vans are getting more expensive to run, cargo bikes are becoming a practical and cheaper option for more and more businesses.
While diesel vans are getting more expensive to run, cargo bikes are becoming a practical and cheaper option for more and more businesses.
October 1, 2026 at 10:54 AM
On the same day diesel hit £2 a litre for the first time, we took 50+ cargo bikes onto the streets of London for the seventh Cargo Bike Cruise.
While diesel vans are getting more expensive to run, cargo bikes are becoming a practical and cheaper option for more and more businesses.
While diesel vans are getting more expensive to run, cargo bikes are becoming a practical and cheaper option for more and more businesses.
I've made a Starter Pack of people and organisations pushing for sustainable transport in London - who have I missed!?
go.bsky.app/R2Scca8
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London Sustainable Transport Campaigners
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September 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I've made a Starter Pack of people and organisations pushing for sustainable transport in London - who have I missed!?
go.bsky.app/R2Scca8
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London has too many diesel vans on our streets.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
It's time for a zero emission zone for freight in London | Blog | Labour Climate and Environment Forum
lcef.co.uk
September 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM
London has too many diesel vans on our streets.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
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Diesel vans are now the single largest transport source of NOx pollution in central London - with 18 diesel vans for every 1 electric van on the road.
@zakbond.bsky.social from @cleancitiescampaign.org argues it’s time for a Zero Emission Zone for Freight.
Link: buff.ly/MUcxG6k
@zakbond.bsky.social from @cleancitiescampaign.org argues it’s time for a Zero Emission Zone for Freight.
Link: buff.ly/MUcxG6k
September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Diesel vans are now the single largest transport source of NOx pollution in central London - with 18 diesel vans for every 1 electric van on the road.
@zakbond.bsky.social from @cleancitiescampaign.org argues it’s time for a Zero Emission Zone for Freight.
Link: buff.ly/MUcxG6k
@zakbond.bsky.social from @cleancitiescampaign.org argues it’s time for a Zero Emission Zone for Freight.
Link: buff.ly/MUcxG6k
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The greening of urban logistics in the Netherlands is accelerating! 🚚
The Netherlands started 2025 with 14 municipal zero-emission zones (ZEZ). Since then, that number has grown to 20 - and the momentum isn’t slowing down 📈
The Netherlands started 2025 with 14 municipal zero-emission zones (ZEZ). Since then, that number has grown to 20 - and the momentum isn’t slowing down 📈
August 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The greening of urban logistics in the Netherlands is accelerating! 🚚
The Netherlands started 2025 with 14 municipal zero-emission zones (ZEZ). Since then, that number has grown to 20 - and the momentum isn’t slowing down 📈
The Netherlands started 2025 with 14 municipal zero-emission zones (ZEZ). Since then, that number has grown to 20 - and the momentum isn’t slowing down 📈
“The switch to EVs is the single biggest contributor to cutting UK carbon pollution in the next decade, according to the government’s Climate Change Committee.”
Yet Andy Burnham wants to consider slowing the transition away from petrol and diesel?!
Whilst literal houses are on fire...
Madness.
Yet Andy Burnham wants to consider slowing the transition away from petrol and diesel?!
Whilst literal houses are on fire...
Madness.
Andy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targets
Possible cut from 80% down to as little as 50% could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions and comes amid UK heatwaves
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
“The switch to EVs is the single biggest contributor to cutting UK carbon pollution in the next decade, according to the government’s Climate Change Committee.”
Yet Andy Burnham wants to consider slowing the transition away from petrol and diesel?!
Whilst literal houses are on fire...
Madness.
Yet Andy Burnham wants to consider slowing the transition away from petrol and diesel?!
Whilst literal houses are on fire...
Madness.
ICYMI: Diesel vans registered by businesses in London have hit a record high — topping 100,000 for the first time. Meanwhile, electric van uptake remains far too slow, leaving diesel vans as the main transport source of toxic NOx air pollution.
July 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM
ICYMI: Diesel vans registered by businesses in London have hit a record high — topping 100,000 for the first time. Meanwhile, electric van uptake remains far too slow, leaving diesel vans as the main transport source of toxic NOx air pollution.
How do you prepare a city for the EV transition without filling every street with charge points?
That's the question we've been exploring at Clean Cities. Today we've published Taking Charge, our new report on EV charging in London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw.
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That's the question we've been exploring at Clean Cities. Today we've published Taking Charge, our new report on EV charging in London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw.
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July 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM
How do you prepare a city for the EV transition without filling every street with charge points?
That's the question we've been exploring at Clean Cities. Today we've published Taking Charge, our new report on EV charging in London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw.
🧵
That's the question we've been exploring at Clean Cities. Today we've published Taking Charge, our new report on EV charging in London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw.
🧵
Really enjoyed attending @uk100.org's Breathing Life: A Decade of Local Air Quality Ambition this week.
It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends across local government, reflect on how far we've come on clean air over the past decade, and discuss the challenges still ahead.
It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends across local government, reflect on how far we've come on clean air over the past decade, and discuss the challenges still ahead.
July 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Really enjoyed attending @uk100.org's Breathing Life: A Decade of Local Air Quality Ambition this week.
It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends across local government, reflect on how far we've come on clean air over the past decade, and discuss the challenges still ahead.
It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends across local government, reflect on how far we've come on clean air over the past decade, and discuss the challenges still ahead.
Proud to have organised and hosted The Future of Urban Freight: London and Beyond during #LondonClimateActionWeek with our partners at the Sustainable Urban Freight Association.
A great discussion bringing together policymakers, industry and civil society to explore the future of urban logistics.
A great discussion bringing together policymakers, industry and civil society to explore the future of urban logistics.
July 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Proud to have organised and hosted The Future of Urban Freight: London and Beyond during #LondonClimateActionWeek with our partners at the Sustainable Urban Freight Association.
A great discussion bringing together policymakers, industry and civil society to explore the future of urban logistics.
A great discussion bringing together policymakers, industry and civil society to explore the future of urban logistics.
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Despite London’s great progress, there's still much to do.
We're seeing a much slower electrification of vans in the UK compared with our European neighbours.
Just 10% of UK van sales are electric, compared with 78% of new vans in the Netherlands.
We're seeing a much slower electrification of vans in the UK compared with our European neighbours.
Just 10% of UK van sales are electric, compared with 78% of new vans in the Netherlands.
June 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Despite London’s great progress, there's still much to do.
We're seeing a much slower electrification of vans in the UK compared with our European neighbours.
Just 10% of UK van sales are electric, compared with 78% of new vans in the Netherlands.
We're seeing a much slower electrification of vans in the UK compared with our European neighbours.
Just 10% of UK van sales are electric, compared with 78% of new vans in the Netherlands.
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I was delighted to open @cleancitiescampaign.org’s Future of Urban Freight Conference #LCAW2026
Working with business, London is making good progress in making freight & servicing operations cleaner, safer & more sustainable.
I talked about EV charging, DVS, cargo bike growth & clean air.
Working with business, London is making good progress in making freight & servicing operations cleaner, safer & more sustainable.
I talked about EV charging, DVS, cargo bike growth & clean air.
June 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I was delighted to open @cleancitiescampaign.org’s Future of Urban Freight Conference #LCAW2026
Working with business, London is making good progress in making freight & servicing operations cleaner, safer & more sustainable.
I talked about EV charging, DVS, cargo bike growth & clean air.
Working with business, London is making good progress in making freight & servicing operations cleaner, safer & more sustainable.
I talked about EV charging, DVS, cargo bike growth & clean air.
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🚨 New research by us! 📣
Most British drivers don't know how dangerous SUVs are to other road users, but adding information to SUV marketing materials seems to do almost nothing to change people's plans to buy SUVs
Here's a 🧵 on why harder action is going to be needed 1/10
Most British drivers don't know how dangerous SUVs are to other road users, but adding information to SUV marketing materials seems to do almost nothing to change people's plans to buy SUVs
Here's a 🧵 on why harder action is going to be needed 1/10
June 20, 2026 at 6:28 AM
🚨 New research by us! 📣
Most British drivers don't know how dangerous SUVs are to other road users, but adding information to SUV marketing materials seems to do almost nothing to change people's plans to buy SUVs
Here's a 🧵 on why harder action is going to be needed 1/10
Most British drivers don't know how dangerous SUVs are to other road users, but adding information to SUV marketing materials seems to do almost nothing to change people's plans to buy SUVs
Here's a 🧵 on why harder action is going to be needed 1/10
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As the number of diesel vans in the city grows, campaigners are calling for zero emission zones: https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/london-needs-zero-emission-zones-34100467
London 'needs zero emission zones to crack down on diesel vans'
Exclusive: A dozen campaign groups have signed a joint letter calling for London to follow the Netherlands' example
www.mylondon.news
June 20, 2026 at 10:12 AM
As the number of diesel vans in the city grows, campaigners are calling for zero emission zones: https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/london-needs-zero-emission-zones-34100467
Action to get diesel vans off our streets has not just stalled; it is going in reverse.
Crossing the 100,000 mark for company-owned diesel vans should be a wake-up call for London.
Time for action Sir Sadiq! @london.gov.uk
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Crossing the 100,000 mark for company-owned diesel vans should be a wake-up call for London.
Time for action Sir Sadiq! @london.gov.uk
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
London needs Dutch-style zero emissions zone to curb diesel van use, Sadiq Khan told
Diesel van registrations by companies in London surpassed 100,000 for the first time on record at the end of 2025
www.standard.co.uk
June 12, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Action to get diesel vans off our streets has not just stalled; it is going in reverse.
Crossing the 100,000 mark for company-owned diesel vans should be a wake-up call for London.
Time for action Sir Sadiq! @london.gov.uk
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Crossing the 100,000 mark for company-owned diesel vans should be a wake-up call for London.
Time for action Sir Sadiq! @london.gov.uk
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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London could follow the Dutch example of zero emission zones to crack down on commercial diesel vans, which are actually on the rise. City Hall is considering it and campaigners are calling for it. Kumail Jaffer reports www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
London 'needs zero emission zones to crack down on diesel vans'
Exclusive: A dozen campaign groups have signed a joint letter calling for London to follow the Netherlands' example
www.mylondon.news
June 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
London could follow the Dutch example of zero emission zones to crack down on commercial diesel vans, which are actually on the rise. City Hall is considering it and campaigners are calling for it. Kumail Jaffer reports www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
For the first time ever, more than 100,000 diesel vans have been registered by businesses on the capital’s streets, and diesel vans are now the largest transport source of NOx pollution in inner and central London.
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June 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
For the first time ever, more than 100,000 diesel vans have been registered by businesses on the capital’s streets, and diesel vans are now the largest transport source of NOx pollution in inner and central London.
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Happy to say that @willnorman.co.uk, @london.gov.uk's Walking and Cycling Commissioner, will be giving the keynote at @cleancitiescampaign.org's Future of Urban Freight conference at London Climate Action Week.
If you haven't signed up yet, we've got just a few spaces left!
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If you haven't signed up yet, we've got just a few spaces left!
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Future of Urban Freight: London and Beyond · Luma
Future of Urban Freight: London and Beyond (Conference and Exhibition)
Clean Cities in association with the Sustainable Urban Freight Association (SUFA) are…
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June 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Happy to say that @willnorman.co.uk, @london.gov.uk's Walking and Cycling Commissioner, will be giving the keynote at @cleancitiescampaign.org's Future of Urban Freight conference at London Climate Action Week.
If you haven't signed up yet, we've got just a few spaces left!
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If you haven't signed up yet, we've got just a few spaces left!
luma.com/3moyikou
I’m at the the Logistics UK (@logisticsuk.bsky.social) conference today, and two ministers and one shadow Secretary of State have spoken.
It was very good to hear Kier Mather MP frame decarbonisation and energy security as opportunities to build a stronger future freight sector.
But then… 1/
It was very good to hear Kier Mather MP frame decarbonisation and energy security as opportunities to build a stronger future freight sector.
But then… 1/
June 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
I’m at the the Logistics UK (@logisticsuk.bsky.social) conference today, and two ministers and one shadow Secretary of State have spoken.
It was very good to hear Kier Mather MP frame decarbonisation and energy security as opportunities to build a stronger future freight sector.
But then… 1/
It was very good to hear Kier Mather MP frame decarbonisation and energy security as opportunities to build a stronger future freight sector.
But then… 1/
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🚗⚡ £50 a month saved AND protection from oil price shocks.
New analysis shows UK petrol drivers are around 4x more exposed to energy price volatility than EV drivers.
New analysis shows UK petrol drivers are around 4x more exposed to energy price volatility than EV drivers.
May 28, 2026 at 7:55 AM
🚗⚡ £50 a month saved AND protection from oil price shocks.
New analysis shows UK petrol drivers are around 4x more exposed to energy price volatility than EV drivers.
New analysis shows UK petrol drivers are around 4x more exposed to energy price volatility than EV drivers.
Hackney Greens have committed to many asks of the Electrify London manifesto, and I am looking forward to seeing them deliver action on:
- Helping local businesses adopt e-cargo bikes
- A borough-wide master plan for electric vehicle charging
- Expanding a system of car-share clubs
- Helping local businesses adopt e-cargo bikes
- A borough-wide master plan for electric vehicle charging
- Expanding a system of car-share clubs
BREAKING: First Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉
Zoë Garbett has been elected Mayor of Hackney – huge congratulations!
Zoë Garbett has been elected Mayor of Hackney – huge congratulations!
May 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Hackney Greens have committed to many asks of the Electrify London manifesto, and I am looking forward to seeing them deliver action on:
- Helping local businesses adopt e-cargo bikes
- A borough-wide master plan for electric vehicle charging
- Expanding a system of car-share clubs
- Helping local businesses adopt e-cargo bikes
- A borough-wide master plan for electric vehicle charging
- Expanding a system of car-share clubs
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We’re excited to be hosting the Curious Cities Assembly 2026! 🌟
On 24-25 June in London, we will bring together elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis.
cleancitiescampaign.org/curious-citi...
On 24-25 June in London, we will bring together elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis.
cleancitiescampaign.org/curious-citi...
Join us for the Curious Cities Assembly 2026
Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis.
cleancitiescampaign.org
May 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
We’re excited to be hosting the Curious Cities Assembly 2026! 🌟
On 24-25 June in London, we will bring together elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis.
cleancitiescampaign.org/curious-citi...
On 24-25 June in London, we will bring together elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis.
cleancitiescampaign.org/curious-citi...
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London has committed to eliminating all road deaths and serious injuries by 2041 - but #carspreading is putting that at risk 🚗 ⬆️
Around a third of cars on London’s roads are now larger SUVs, making streets more dangerous, especially for children.
Around a third of cars on London’s roads are now larger SUVs, making streets more dangerous, especially for children.
April 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
London has committed to eliminating all road deaths and serious injuries by 2041 - but #carspreading is putting that at risk 🚗 ⬆️
Around a third of cars on London’s roads are now larger SUVs, making streets more dangerous, especially for children.
Around a third of cars on London’s roads are now larger SUVs, making streets more dangerous, especially for children.
Vans are now the biggest source of road air pollution in central London—and lagging behind cars on decarbonisation.
With elections coming up, candidates should act:
1) Use kerbside space for electric-only loading & cargo bike parking
2) Back e-cargo bikes with trials, subsidies & hire schemes.
With elections coming up, candidates should act:
1) Use kerbside space for electric-only loading & cargo bike parking
2) Back e-cargo bikes with trials, subsidies & hire schemes.
April 8, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Vans are now the biggest source of road air pollution in central London—and lagging behind cars on decarbonisation.
With elections coming up, candidates should act:
1) Use kerbside space for electric-only loading & cargo bike parking
2) Back e-cargo bikes with trials, subsidies & hire schemes.
With elections coming up, candidates should act:
1) Use kerbside space for electric-only loading & cargo bike parking
2) Back e-cargo bikes with trials, subsidies & hire schemes.