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In Shrewsbury at the weekend there was a ‘mass’ ride organised with a focus on encouraging children to ride bikes – the event was called ‘Kiddical Shrews’. It looks like over 200 people took part and seems to have been a great success.
All good stuff.
However, one councillor (Richard Marshall) has made the following comments – 
“Let’s not forget however important it is to keep the roads safe for all users, in a rural county the car is the most used and most important mode of transport” 
https://twitter.com/RPMarshallCllr/status/1675597466475933698
Ironically the councillors’ ‘job’ is “Portfolio Holder – Highways and Regulatory Services”.
 

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[Simon E]

Sadly, Cllr Marshall is a

Sadly, Cllr Marshall is a classic reactionary ostrich. From reading his interactions on twitter I get the impression that he’s not the sharpest tool in the box. He’s a long way out of his depth with the Highways portfolio .

I’m told that Shrewsbury’s first ever Kidical Mass event was a huge success, rustled up in less than 3 weeks. Super job everyone!

https://twitter.com/KidicalShrews/status/1675518525887111169

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/shrewsbury/2023/07/03/world-bike-girl-among-mass-of-riders-as-200-get-in-the-saddle-to-celebrate-cycling-in-shrewsbury/

 

 

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