Bash the Barriers
Active travel, barriers thereto, trying to learn / spread nouse about dealing with them. Walking / wheeling / cycling share common needs, but there are also conflicts to work on.
Building an Army of Davids.
Personal account: @mattwardman.bsky.social
Starter Packs
Created by Bash the Barriers (1)
Bash the Barriers Starter Pack
People, or groups, who are involved in, or interested in, removing anti-wheelchair, anti-wheeling, or anti-cycling barriers from footpaths and public rights of way. If this is you, PM me & I'll think about adding you in. (This is mainly UK focus, but open at the sides.)
@ashbycloudtrail.bsky.social
Campaigning for Active Travel, safer off road cycle paths and better rural public transport. UK. Aware of the urgency of the Climate Emergency.
@cyclegranny.bsky.social
Ophthalmic photographer NHS, disabled cyclist (Dercums disease) & cycling activist, LGBTQ activist, socialist, granny/wife/mother. 🚴♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ based in Belfast.
@damedevelo.bsky.social
Cyclist, kayaker, skier, hill walker, rugby fan and Staffy mum. From a tiny village in Scotland.
@stokenewingtonltn.bsky.social
Local residents supporting traffic reduction measures in N16 (Hackney) to improve air quality, make walking/cycling safer, and to reduce carbon emissions. Join us!
@ebenhh.bsky.social
19 | lots of bikes, bit of physics, bit of maths, socialist, zwift hater 📍Uni of Bath physics
@chris-huggable.bsky.social
Science, Community, Planet. Bikes, Urbanism, Computers. Vancouver, Canada. He/Him.
@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
A disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, #ActiveTravel, multimodal journeys, and mobility justice. #BeyondTheBicycle Find out about our work at www.WheelsForWellbeing.org.uk
@biofilmjimmy.bsky.social
Active travel, walking, cycling, bus, trains, travel, reading, beer and wine making Salisbury UK
@paul0campbell.bsky.social
London, Active Travel, Urban Planning, Climate, Social Justice, Cycling, Skiing, Running and CPFC 🦅
@aliarthpainter.bsky.social
NHS public governor. Autistic, Dyspraxic, hEDS. Tea drinker with too many hobbies. Aspiring clinical researcher. *Opinions are my own.* 🚲 🇵🇸
@pedals.org.uk
*This account is not monitored contact details are on our website * We campaign for a cycle-friendly Nottingham where anyone can make safe + enjoyable journeys by bike. Join us for free and speak up for cycling at https://www.pedals.org.uk/
@burnleygreen.party
Green Councillor for Trinity ward in Burnley. Promoted by Martyn Hurt (Green Party) c/o 160 St James's St, Burnley BB11 1NR Posts/comments are my own and not endorsed by the Green Party. Trustee of Burnley Leisure and Culture. Ataxian wheelchair user.
@davidherdson.bsky.social
Part-time writer. Temporarily resting political activist. Fan of Bradford City and rail travel. Bibliophile. Dad. List not necessarily in order of importance.
@tomstaniford.bsky.social
HoM | Master of fate | Captain of soul Drinker of coffee | CMktr FCIM FRSA Often found on 2, 3, or 4 wheels linktr.ee/tomstaniford
@heidialexander.bsky.social
Swindon girl. Labour MP for Swindon South. Secretary of State for Transport. Email: heidi.alexander.mp@parliament.uk
@tomjeffs.bsky.social
I work in TV on things like the World Rallycross Championship and Sky Sports, and am also a Bikeability instructor, I love cycling and cars but hate car dependency.
@activetraveltt.bsky.social
As with most places, we've allowed cars to crush our tiny islands of Trinidad & Tobago. We don't expect everyone to ride a bicycle for transport, but we would like the population to have real choice when it comes to travelling around a tiny place. #TTMoves
@showmeasign.online
⛔ Road (and other) Signs | 🚲🛴🚏 Public & Active Travel | 🚧 Road Safety | 🏳️🌈 Bi/proud Non-Binary (masc: Bryn/femme: Gwen) | 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/c/BrynBuck | http://showmeasign.online
@iambrianjones.bsky.social
Video and photo maker Live in Folkestone, England Returning to live in London ASAP Born California Raised New Jersey. Urban mobility, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, parklets. https://youtube.com/@iambrianjones
@jamesomalley.co.uk
@Psythor on Twitter. Freelance writer covering politics/tech/nerd stuff. Read my content: takes.jamesomalley.co.uk #FREETHEPAF
@tricyclemayor.bsky.social
research fellow @active-ata.bsky.social | active travel | public transport | crit dis | pedestrian every day, tricycling often | Trustee @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk | Ambassador for Activity Alliance | views are Frida's 🐕 https://linktr.ee/tricyclemayor
@tomphysio.bsky.social
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (MSK). Somerset, UK. Views are my own!
@huntswalkcycle.bsky.social
Hunts Walking & Cycling Group supporting active & sustainable travel in Huntingdonshire http://tinyurl.com/HuntsWalkCycle
@davidcox65.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof ex Chair South B’ham PCT and Cycling UK. Chair Push Bikes. Dirty air damages heart and lungs ❤️ NHS saved my life twice. #WalkCyclePlay you know you want to
@spokes.org.uk
Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign: fights for better conditions for everyday journeys by bike, particularly Edinburgh & Lothian. Also lobby Scot Gov. [Not totally left X because councils, govt depts, politicians all use it - pls ask them to sign up here!]
@blondehistorian.bsky.social
Blind activist, Mama, accessibility professional and Londoner. Guided by the Diva Retriever. Sharing my blurry world view
@buffer.com
Create and share social media content anywhere, consistently. Built with 💙 by a global, remote team. ⬇️ Learn more about Buffer & Bluesky https://buffer.com/bluesky
@kevin-hickman.bsky.social
Trustee of Wheels for Wellbeing. Director of Windrush Bike Project.
@sundersays.bsky.social
Director of @britishfuture.bsky.social Author How to be a Patriot https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/how-to-be-a-patriot-why-love-of-country-can-end-our-very-british-culture-war-sunder-katwala?variant=40518936559694 Evertonian
@bladeofthes.bsky.social
Author, book http://Amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KR275TN? Preview here https://archiveofourown.org/works/47902108/chapters/120770212 I #followback
@lizhughesdd.bsky.social
professor @SubMisuseGcu mental health nurse Research on intersection of sexual health/sexuality/IPV/substance use & mental health. ESRC policing & vulnerabilities. mum of son with SEN she/her LGBTQIA+ ally 🌈 https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/elizabethhughes
@hkucukali.bsky.social
Public Health Researcher at Utrecht University — My research focuses on prevention of chronic diseases, particularly in urban environments. #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #Exposome
@blythejenny.bsky.social
GP Waltham Forest, North East London, UK. Senior Clinical Lecturer, QMUL. Former NIHR Doctoral Fellow, LSHTM. Non-Executive Director, Bags of Taste.
@profamyodonnell.bsky.social
Professor of Applied Health & Social Care Research | Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, UK | Research interests: Substance use; Mental Health; MLTC; Complex Needs | Mother of 2 giant adults (1 w/AuHD + anxiety) & 3 smaller cats.
@jeanmadams.bsky.social
Professor of diet and public health at MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge. Munroist, baker, knitter, skier, swimmer. She/her. https://www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/people/jean-adams/
@hazelcheeseman.bsky.social
Chief Executive at UK public health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) www.ash.org.uk
@sflkirk.bsky.social
Health Promotion Prof at DalhousieU. Account mainly focused on pop health, climate anxiety & advocacy for safe streets. UK export now physically located in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Canada. Volunteer board member of @velocanadabikes.bsky.social. She/her.
@drbalsamahmad.bsky.social
Consultant of Public Health in the #NHS Passionate about art & science #PlanetaryHealth; Mother #SEND ♿️ Ally #LivedExperience #SocialJustice anti-war, loves #parkrun 🐈⬛ 📖 & cooking/catering Views are own; reposts # endorsements; lives in the proper North!
@kathryningold.bsky.social
Consultant in public health, children and families. Leeds, UK.
@jhorwood.bsky.social
Professor of Social Sciences, Uni of Bristol. Research: tackling inequities in HIV, sexual health, public health, primary care • intervention co-design, evaluation, implementation • qualitative methods. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7092-4960
@judegreen.bsky.social
London/Exeter, UK. Sociologist at University of Exeter. Medical sociology; critical public health; academic publishing; methods, esp qualitative; mobility & transport; equity. Co-editor Journal of Critical Public Health. And here for random stuff.
@hannahforde.bsky.social
Senior Researcher & Wellcome Trust Early Career Awardee in the Sustainable Healthy Food Group @oxprimarycare.bsky.social | Visiting Research Fellow in the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol | she/her https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/team/hannah-forde
@pauljbelcher.bsky.social
European Public Health🔹Fellow, Royal College of Physicians🔹Member, Faculty of Public Health - European Public Health Association🔹EU Advisor, EurohealthNet🔹Advisory Committee, European Health Forum LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/pauljbelcher
@ashorguk.bsky.social
Action on Smoking and Health. Follow for the latest tobacco and smoking news. Receive ASH Daily News at http://ash.org.uk/dailynews