Creativity, curiosity, and code
The council are at it again cutting the cost of parking in Swindon Town Centre. I understand the economics and I agree that it's good to get people into town, but, as always, isn't throwing the money at car usage incredibly short sighted?
When I got some nice birthday money, I decided that now was the time, and a shiny new espresso machine now sits on our kitchen worktop.
This week has scared me. It's made me nervous. It's made me consider where, how and even IF I use my bicycle as transport. I'd like to tell you why, and I'd like you, if you can, to help.
Hello! It's been a while (nearly two months) so I thought I ought to let you know I'm still here.
I've not been hit or hurt at all, but the sheer lack of space and thoughfulness on the part of drivers has really shaken me up to the point where I'm really considering my options.
Well there you go then Mr Phillips - you're transport secretary and you won't cycle because it's too dangerous. I think you have identified one of the key problems that you need to sort out.
We are now, hopefully, post-identity-crisis, and if you follow me on Twitter you'll have picked up on that, but a few other things are changing as a result of that too.
Some of you may know that I’ve been contemplating “coming out” and revealing my identity, being a bit more up-front about who I am. Here’s some more thoughts on the subject.
Work is a topic that I've pretty much banned myself from writing about here. But I feel its time has come. Not my current work, job, or career. No. It's time to start talking about what might be next.
Velib is in no way half-hearted, it's a real, serious form of public transport in Paris.