Work in technology and policial ad transparency. Interested in climate justice and urbanism. Live in Birmingham, UK Host of Better Streets for Birmingham podcast - episodes fortnightly https://betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/podcast/https://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.social/post/3miwnma7p222rI love our school bike bus. But as Sam Balto of the Portland bike bus says “all of this effort and all of these volunteers are only needed because the streets aren’t safe enough for kids to ride on their own” [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Apr 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:3lchwhjnflceozraqjsmliaa/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwnma7p222rhttps://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.social/post/3miqxtmjli227New tram extension in Birmingham struggled on its very first day becuase of... a dumped car on the tracks. You couldn't make it up. #carsruincities05 Apr 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:3lchwhjnflceozraqjsmliaa/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqxtmjli227https://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.social/post/3mimscnzdqc2yFollowing tragedy last night, Better Streets were out again protesting. Ikenfield Street is a dangerous racetrack. Dual carriageways in our urban centre invite dangerous driving. Safe streets now!03 Apr 2026 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:3lchwhjnflceozraqjsmliaa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimscnzdqc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.social/post/3mieoh3dkvs2kThe film City of Cars is a harrowing view into Birmingham's car dominated streets. This weeks podcast, I talk with the film's maker @sarahchaundler.bsky.social about what went in to making it. https://betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/ep-10-city-of-cars-birminghams-road-trauma-on-film/ #birmingham #westmids31 Mar 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:3lchwhjnflceozraqjsmliaa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieoh3dkvs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.social/post/3mibligipr224Fuel costs, council tax rises, mortgages. When are we going to get safe walking, cycling and cheap public transport so we can afford these changes. Why is all investment in the thing that costs us the most30 Mar 2026 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:3lchwhjnflceozraqjsmliaa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibligipr224https://bsky.app/profile/skinofstars.bsky.social/post/3mhpnerpgxk2aGood morning everyone! Today's podcast is about one of the most fun ways to do the school run; the Bike Bus! Thanks Kate from Bike Worcester and Hilary from Bike Birmingham for joining me 🚲🚌🥰 https://betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/ep-9-bike-buses-making-the-school-run-fun/ #bikebus #schoolrun #birmingham #worcester23 Mar 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:3lchwhjnflceozraqjsmliaa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpnerpgxk2a