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Child abuse

Posted on 19th June 2018 by Martin Cassini

The traffic system is based on priority aka inequality. It sets the stage for conflict. It puts vulnerable road-users in danger. It puts the onus on the child to beware the driver, when it could and should be the other … Continue reading →

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Media apathy or censorship?

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Martin Cassini

Yesterday I emailed several BBC news programmes and national newspapers the following. So far zero response:   So there will be no Brexit dividend, and we face tax increases to fund the NHS. Meanwhile, a fount of public money, currently … Continue reading →

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Grenfell parallels

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Martin Cassini

Coverage of the avoidable Grenfell fire continues unabated. Ben Okri’s critique of system failures (Today, 14 June) that led to the disaster is equally relevant to the dysfunctional traffic control system, which continues to set the stage for avoidable conflict … Continue reading →

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IFS call for tax increases – cobblers!

Posted on 24th May 2018 by Martin Cassini

Today the IFS called for tax increases to fund the NHS. Once again, the think tanks and media outlets (Today, Radio 4, for example) overlook the field of dysfunctional traffic policy. Reform would provide ample funds for the NHS as … Continue reading →

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No way back

Posted on 27th April 2018 by Martin Cassini

This piece about Mayer Hillman leaves little doubt that the world with its dependence on fossil fuels is on an irreversible path of self-destruction. If the UK went zero-emissions tomorrow, it would make barely any difference. Individual acts such as re-useable … Continue reading →

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Telegraph piece

Posted on 27th March 2018 by Martin Cassini

Article by Tom Welsh

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Will they or won’t they?

Posted on 27th March 2018 by Martin Cassini

Coverage of my attempt to get Barnstaple to go traffic light-free, starting with a double T-junction similar to the one in Portishead. My response to Councillor Greenslade to follow.

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Micro-management

Posted on 11th February 2018 by Martin Cassini

Traffic management in London beggars belief. Traffic lights blocking flow at every turn. Delancey St in Camden blocked back. Ditto Baker St because green time so short. Lights causing avoidable congestion across the city, even at minor junctions such as … Continue reading →

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Today’s hypocrisy

Posted on 11th February 2018 by Martin Cassini

Sometimes I have to reach for the off switch when the Today Programme is on. Last week, I switched off at Justin Webb’s feigned outrage and nagging at an Oxfam guy over sexual misconduct. I can’t help thinking that Today’s editorial … Continue reading →

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Dysfunctional system promotes delinquency

Posted on 13th January 2018 by Martin Cassini

I was halfway across a High Street junction on foot, and got hooted at by a driver turning right. The Highway Code says drivers should give way to pedestrians at junctions. But the driver had a green light, so he … Continue reading →

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