February 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Yes, that is indeed me on a very empty #MadeiraDrive! 🤣
April 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Yes, that is indeed me on a very empty #MadeiraDrive! 🤣
Exactly 5 years ago *today* #MadeiraDrive #Brighton was the 1st UK #Covid #ActiveTravel scheme! @brighton-hove.gov.uk's swift action to restrict 🚗 🛻 🚚 helped people enjoy walking, wheeling & cycling during #Lockdown. I was there with @brightonargus.bsky.social www.theargus.co.uk/news/1839174... /1
Rare sight as part of seafront is shut to allow more space during lockdown
A BUSY seafront road has been closed to allow more space for exercise while keeping a safe distance apart.
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April 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Exactly 5 years ago *today* #MadeiraDrive #Brighton was the 1st UK #Covid #ActiveTravel scheme! @brighton-hove.gov.uk's swift action to restrict 🚗 🛻 🚚 helped people enjoy walking, wheeling & cycling during #Lockdown. I was there with @brightonargus.bsky.social www.theargus.co.uk/news/1839174... /1
One issue was that the legal position of #MadeiraDrive is complicated - but the main reason is the parking income which councils of all parties weren't willing risk.
April 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
One issue was that the legal position of #MadeiraDrive is complicated - but the main reason is the parking income which councils of all parties weren't willing risk.
The boost for active travel is one good thing that has come out of the terrible COVID pandemic. Here’s an interesting reflection by @ibikebrighton.bsky.social
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#pandemic #madeiradrive #popup #covid19 #activetravel… | Mark Strong | 14 comments
Five Years On: What are the lessons from the #Pandemic about streets & space
The Easter weekend marked exactly five years since Brighton & Hove City Council restricted motor traffic in #Madei...
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April 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The boost for active travel is one good thing that has come out of the terrible COVID pandemic. Here’s an interesting reflection by @ibikebrighton.bsky.social
www.linkedin.com/posts/markss...
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Prompted by #SpeigelGardens on #ValleyGardens #Brighton happening next to my office for the last month, I've just written a #Linkedin post www.linkedin.com/posts/markss.... As events go #Laine has been a reasonable neighbour, trying to reduce their impact - but there's still room for improvement!
#walking #wheeling #cycling #madeiradrive #brighton #nationalcyclenetwork… | Mark Strong
Navigating busy green spaces: how public events impact #Walking, #Wheeling & #Cycling
Parks & open spaces are invaluable assets for communities, providing vital green lungs and promoting acti...
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May 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Prompted by #SpeigelGardens on #ValleyGardens #Brighton happening next to my office for the last month, I've just written a #Linkedin post www.linkedin.com/posts/markss.... As events go #Laine has been a reasonable neighbour, trying to reduce their impact - but there's still room for improvement!