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Decarbonising towards a more equitable future
Fancy that – transport planning day coinciding with a slew of long-term decisions for a brighter future (well, the UK Government’s cabinet was ‘refreshed’ anyway). I had the privilege of speaking at the Transport Planning Society‘s event in London, addressing the exam question “Fair shares – how equitable is the current transport system and would… Read more
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The darkest of days
I know I won’t be the only person feeling physically sick this morning. How many of us will have a day today where we feel we are going through the motions, rearranging the deckchairs? As I’ve got older I’ve come to realise how complicated the world is. My privileged upbringing protected me from the dark… Read more
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People at the heart
Our journeys through life and careers are about people at the heart. I am increasingly aware of this as I reflect. It was therefore a most welcome opportunity this weekend to head to The Black Heart in Camden Town, London. Will Pedley will be known to many of you as the current Transport Planner of… Read more
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The Gulf of Fragile Masculinity
It’s like being forced to watch the second series of a poorly produced Netflix drama. I had a look on Google Maps and it currently says ‘Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)’. I found the meme below on Bluesky. And the four-year period is barely underway. Today is a day of love. Whatever your gender… Read more
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The Big One – finally I join an Extinction Rebellion march
So, The Big One is over for us today. Peaceful protest in London that the mainstream media will struggle to find any interest in I suspect. Too well behaved for them to get exercised about, especially when they have the FA football match to cover and the Marathon. Just families and good people coming together… Read more
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Death Plunger – our family’s new (imaginary) black metal band
Our family has created a sensational new black metal band called ‘Death Plunger’. Our debut single is ‘The Final Minute’. In this exclusive announcement we are able to share the artwork for the single and the song’s lyrics. Unfortunately the band is currently an imaginary one though we are all committed to its success. I’m… Read more
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