Carlton Reid

Senior Contributor|Sustainability

Carlton Reid has been writing about sustainability and transport for more than 30 years. He also writes for The Guardian, Daily Mail and Wired.com. He was Press Gazettes Transport Journalist of the Year 2018. His most recent books include Roads Were Not Built for Cars and Bike

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Brompton Introduces Folding Gravel Bikes With Larger 20-Inch Wheels

British folding bike maker Brompton has today introduced two small-wheel gravel bikes, one of them with a battery and electric power assist.

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864 viewsSep 11, 2024

70% Of Londoners Want More Low Traffic Neighborhoods, Finds New Survey

A European survey examining transport and mobility trends has found that 70% of Londoners want more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and that a majority agreed that m...

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2,024 viewsSep 8, 2024

Free Charging For Drivers On World EV Day But Founder Says ‘Super Tough’ To Monetize Campaign

International companies celebrate World EV Day on Monday 9 September but the promotional day's founding agency struggles for financial support.

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197 viewsAug 29, 2024

London’s ULEZ Expansion Is One Year Old Today

Today marks the first anniversary of the expansion of Transport for London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

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3,333 viewsAug 28, 2024

How Ancient Rome Restricted Four-Wheeled Traffic And Why Cargobikes Are Best For Modern Cities

Romans used stone posts to restrict passage to carriages. Could the extended introduction of such measures today free cities of congestion?