Carlton Reid

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Carlton Reid

Old Mini next to new Mini. CarSized/montageA majority of Members of the London Assembly—the 25-member elected body that scrutinizes the work of the London Mayor—voted on June 5 to oppose “carspreading,”the phenonomen of automobiles becoming wider, heavier and taller. This car bloat, also known as “autobesity,” damages London’s roads, said the vote, causing congestion, and putting pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers at greater risk of death and serious injury.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Carlton Reid

Aside from the proliferation of potholes, few other issues lead to fiercer debate in local media than the creation of bike lanes. Even though cycling is a benign form of personal transport, much of this debate is often headlined as “controversial,” with those who call for cycle infrastructure sometimes labeled, wrongly, as “all-powerful.” At the same time, far more dominant car interests fly under the radar.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Carlton Reid

The recent refurbishment and rebranding of a 120-year-old central London hotel enabled the new owners to incorporate sustainable features, such as occupancy-based controls and reduced-flow showers, measures that may not be noticeable to guests but which reduce CO2 emissions and costs. In short, doing well by the planet saves money. The refurb “wasn’t just some new wallpaper and a lick of fresh paint,” said Simon Hall, the general manager of the Welbeck Hotel near Carnaby Street, Marylebone.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Carlton Reid

If your budget can stretch to it, opt for a solo cabin on European sleeper train services. I recently traveled to and from Sweden’s Gothenburg from my home in northern England, and my budget didn’t stretch to it. The sleeper service from Hamburg in northern Germany would, therefore, be a hostel on wheels. My ticket was for travel with up to six others in a reserved couchette cabin. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

1 month ago | technewstube.com | Carlton Reid

The entrepreneur’s habit of overpromising on deadlines may be frustrating for investors—but for those looking to see whether a Musk pledge will come good, there’s a key phrase to watch out for.