Good day my good friend.

As I write this, I am sat on my sofa with two dogs curled up at my feet. Finally, after 3 hours of them charging around the house and around the garden. This is about as close to bliss as its possible to get at the moment. So I’m in the perfect move for positivity!

Mobility Camp is back, and the number one transport unconference is heading to York on Friday 20th September. Book your tickets now!

I have co-authored a book on Mobility-as-a-Service, which is a comprehensive guide on this important new transport service. It is available from the Institution of Engineering and Technology and now Amazon. 📕

😃 Good stuff going on

Not all politicians are useless. Check out what Mayor Jane Yap is doing in Tagbilaran City, Philippines. The city has focused on economic growth, digitalization, and streamlining business processes to drive modernization and efficiency. Sometimes, just modernising city functions can do as much to make a city better as any huge urbanism initiative.

To make change happen, you need to develop the capacity of your leaders. And that is what is happening in Cleveland. This nine-month program educates participants on the city’s assets and challenges, preparing them to actively contribute to urban development initiatives. This program aims to foster a vibrant, inclusive community by engaging citizens in public policy advocacy, economic development, and environmental enhancements.

Meanwhile, Boulder, Colorado, has seen the installation of “tall curbs” on Baseline Road between 30th Street and Foothills Parkway. These tall curbs, a first in the U.S., offer physical separation between bike lanes and vehicle lanes, replacing existing striped buffers and flexible posts. The curbs also feature vibrant mural art.

Or how about in Milan, Italy? The Strade Aperte project has transformed Milan’s busy streets into bike-friendly routes, adding 35 km of new cycling lanes. The project is part of a broader effort to reduce pollution and promote cycling in the city. Milan has also introduced safer zones with reduced speed limits for cars, making cycling a more viable and attractive option for residents.

There has also been positive news on the climate. The European Union has passed a ground breaking Nature Restoration Law, aimed at restoring at least 20% of degraded land and sea areas by 2030 and all degraded ecosystems by 2050. This law is expected to significantly enhance biodiversity and ecological health across Europe​.

Swiss voters have also approved a new climate law targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This legislation includes measures to transition buildings to renewable heating systems and support businesses in becoming climate neutral​.

Closer to home, Cardiff has a brand new bus station. Located opposite Cardiff Central station, it has 14 bus bays as well as public toilets, and will soon house a number of shops. Eventually, 60 buses an hour will use it. But right now they are starting with a more modest 25 buses.

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