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Main Twitter account of Sustrans, the charity that’s making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle.

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Sustrans

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Heard a lot about our #WalkingCyclingIndex ? There is more to come! 📢 Today we have published our report aggregating data from across the UK 📢 56% of people want to shift investment in road building schemes to funding options for walking wheeling cycling & public transport.

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1 year

Pavements should be for people, not cars. It's time to introduce a ban on pavement parking across the UK. #DisabledCitizensInquiry

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Traffic is spoiling where we live, so why is @RishiSunak going out of his way to clog our roads with cars?🤦‍♀️ These changes would serve no one - not pedestrians, not cyclists, not users of public transport & not even drivers, who will face more congestion👇

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Sunak expected to limit powers of councils in England to curb car use

Exclusive: Potential plan to restrict measures such as 20mph speed limits and levying fines from traffic cameras alarms travel groups

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"Pavement parking is basically me ending up in the middle of the road." 💬 Vehicles parked on pavements can make everyday journeys challenging and even dangerous for many people. It's time for change. We're calling for a ban on #PavementParking across the UK 👇

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Car traffic is bad for our health, our planet, and our communities. While electric vehicles have a role to play in reducing transport emissions, they don't solve current issues of congestion and road safety. Our roads don't just need cleaner cars, they need fewer cars 📉

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Two-thirds of adults in England feel that it is too dangerous for them to cycle on roads. It shouldn't be this way. Action to improve road safety must be a priority, including investment in separated cycling infrastructure and lower speed limits in built-up areas. #RoadSafetyWeek

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It's been over two years since the Government consulted on #PavementParking , and still no action has been taken. We need a ban on pavement parking now.👇

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9 months

Today marks 1,000 days since the Government's consultation on #PavementParking closed, and still no action has been taken ❌ We need a ban on pavement parking now 👇

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1 year

⚠ The active travel budget has just been cut by two-thirds ⚠ It’s heartbreaking to see vital active travel budgets being wiped away in England, at the exact time when they are most essential. It simply doesn’t make sense.👇

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"Removing barriers will lead to an increase of illegal use and antisocial behaviour."💬 This is one of the most common concerns we get when removing restrictive barriers on the National Cycle Network. But did you know removing barriers can actually have the opposite effect? 👇🧵

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Parking on the pavement should be the exception, but has become the norm in many places, forcing vulnerable people into the road.🚗 We're calling for a ban on #PavementParking across the UK👇

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Transport Action Network

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Life as a pedestrian...

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4 years

Today is #WorldBicycleDay . An affordable, healthy and sustainable means of transportation, the bicycle has been the best solution for #NHS staff and other key workers to move around towns and cities amid #Covid19 pandemic. Here’s to cycles of all shapes and sizes!

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When work started on a liveable neighborhood, mini-Holland in Waltham Forest, 44% of residents were opposed. Five years on, just 1.7% of residents would scrap the scheme, according to council surveys, via @ipapernews

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Flower-filled planters and friendly signs are causing serious road rage on city streets

As residents and officials move to turn rat-runs into havens, some streets and roads are increasingly becoming combat zones

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Pavements should be for people, not cars. ⚠ Our Head of Policy, Tim Burns, explains why a ban on pavement parking is critical to improve safety for everyone👇

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"Removing barriers will lead to an increase of illegal use and antisocial behaviour." 💬 This is one of the most common concerns we get when removing restrictive barriers on the National Cycle Network. But did you know removing barriers can actually have the opposite effect? 👇🧵

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Two-thirds of UK adults feel that it is too dangerous to cycle on the roads.🚲 It shouldn't be this way. We need to invest in safe, accessible cycling infrastructure so that more people can choose #ActiveTravel for their everyday journeys.

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3 years

Hand cyclist @ellispalmer94 highlights the problem of barriers on the National Cycle Network which prevent many people from accessing safe, green space for exercise and daily travel.

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2 years

Did you know 1 in 4 car journeys made in England are under 2 miles?🚗 Many of us could easily walk or cycle most of these shorter journeys, helping to ease congestion on the roads for emergency services and those who don't have a choice but to travel by car.

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Pavements should be for people, not cars. ⚠ Yet almost three years since the Government closed their consultation on #PavementParking , no action has been taken. It's time for a ban on pavement parking across the UK.

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Vehicles parked on pavements prevent disabled people from walking and wheeling more of their everyday journeys. We're calling on the UK government to prioritise people and ban pavement parking. #DisabledCitizensInquiry

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🚨 Don't be fooled 🚨 The Government is giving with one hand and taking away with the other. This announcement fails to reveal: ⬇️This cash is for the last financial year! ⬇️ Funding for these schemes is about to fall off a cliff ⬇️Deep cuts were quietly announced in March

@transportgovuk

Department for Transport

@transportgovuk

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Millions of people could benefit from £200 million of Government funding for cycling and walking schemes.🚶🚲 Sixty areas across the country will benefit from over 265 schemes - helping to enable healthy travel, reduce emissions and grow the economy. 👇

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4 years

An average commute is five miles – a distance that can be cycled in less than 30 minutes, with the right infrastructure in place. If you’re a new or returning to #cycling , check out our tips on how to commute by cycle:

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3 years

Did you know, ¾ of us would cycle more if it was safer, easier and more enjoyable? During #COP26 we’re calling for local leaders to make cycling routes safer and more enjoyable so active, sustainable transport can become the norm for everyday journeys in future ✅ #TimeForAction

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20mph limits encourage active travel, make our roads safer, and ultimately save lives.✅ It's great to see the introduction of default #20mph speed limits in built-up areas across Wales coming into effect today 👇

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Sustrans Cymru

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Today, Wales takes a huge step forward as a country that prioritises the safety and quality of life of its people. By introducing 20mph as the new default speed limit on restricted roads, Wales’ streets will be safer and healthier places.

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Sustrans believes pavement parking should be made illegal across the UK, unless it is permitted by exception. Take a look at our updated policy:

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Today marks three years since @transportgovuk 's consultation on #PavementParking closed, and we're still waiting for a response. Action is long overdue. It's time for a ban on pavement parking 👇

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Good to see #PavementParking being raised in the House of Commons by @KerryMP this morning. 👏 We look forward to hearing the Government's response to the consultation and hope it provides a solution to the ongoing problem of pavement parking across the UK 👇

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"The average school journey is 1.6 miles and yet one in four cars on the road during the morning peak are doing the school run," - we comment on new report which shows traffic levels increase by almost a fifth during the school year:

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School run parents jam roads for an extra 16 minutes per journey

Traffic levels in the UK increase by almost a fifth during the school year, a study by Admiral car insurer has found. Up to 43 per cent less collisions happen during school drop off times in the...

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Did you know that the #HighwayCode is changing this week? Road users who can cause the greatest harm, will now have the greatest responsibility to look out for others. We’re welcoming these changes, which will prioritise safety of pedestrians & cyclists 👇

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Key workers' jobs are considered "critical" for the response to the pandemic. We've created an online map to help key workers access a bike and find offers on repairs and equipment in their local area #Cycles4KeyWorkers

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Car traffic is bad for our health, our planet, and our communities. Our roads don't just need cleaner cars, they need fewer cars.📉 It’s #WorldCarFreeDay tomorrow – could you leave the car at home and try walking or cycling your local trips instead?

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Wish your school run looked like this? 🤩 Find out how you can set up your own bike bus this term, with our handy step-by-step guide and toolkit 👇 @fridedaysbb @SchwalbeUK #FridayWeCycle

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4 years

Research from @TfL found that people #walking , #cycling and using #publictransport spent 40% more than motorists in local shops. Not only does car free travel create healthier and happier neighbourhoods, it strengthens local economies. #CarFreeDay

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"Sometimes I just can't get through, and I have to go into the gutter and onto the road." 💬 Cars parked on pavements can make everyday journeys challenging and even dangerous for many people. We urgently need action on #PavementParking across the UK 👇

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Residents want action over pavement parking bans

Some people are angry there is no pavement parking ban in place across the West region.

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5 years

Today is the #WorldBicycleDay . Declared by the @UN , the day is a reminder that investing in the benefits of #cycling can save lives, help protect the environment and foster social inclusion. Here’s to cycles of all shapes and sizes!

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4 months

Pavements should be for people, not cars. Our Head of Policy, Tim Burns, explains why a UK-wide ban on pavement parking is critical to improving safety for all 👇

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4 years

We’ve been using our urban public green spaces more than ever. A relatively small, low-cost measure that local authorities and private landowners can carry out is to remove restrictive barriers #spacetomove @Wheels4Well

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Nine months ago, the government committed to a £308 million investment in active travel infrastructure. Last week they cut this by two-thirds, in a backward step for our economy, climate & health⚠ Today, we're urging @RishiSunak to keep his promise & reinstate the vital funding.

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1 year

Pavements should be for people, not cars. We need a ban on #PavementParking across the UK👇

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Afzal Khan MP

1 year

Today, I'm presenting my petition in the House of Commons to stop pavement parking. Pavement parking is not only an issue for those with disabilities or young children, but encourages speeding and reckless driving in neighbourhoods. It's time the Government takes action.

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The drastic cuts to #ActiveTravel investment announced last week will leave England lagging far behind the rest of the UK ⚠ We're urging @RishiSunak to keep his promise and reverse the cuts. Read our open letter to the Prime Minister here 👇

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3 years

"Now that we’re up and running, we aren’t going to stop no matter how complicated it gets." We still have a long way to go, but our teams are working hard to remove barriers and make the National Cycle Network more accessible for everyone👇

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How we remove barriers from the National Cycle Network - Sustrans.org.uk

Martyn Brunt, our Land Manager for the Midlands & East, discusses accessibility and the work it takes to remove barriers which prevent people from using paths.

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2 years

Cycling levels in England are up by 47% on weekdays compared to the same period in 2021, according to @TransportGovUK data📈 The demand is there - we now need more safe cycling infrastructure across the UK to match it 👇

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The evidence has never been clearer – we urgently need to #InvestInOurPlanet ⚠️ Yet the Government have decided to do the opposite, slashing investment in active travel in England to just 0.08% of the overall transport budget ❌ This #EarthDay join our demand for change 👇

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2 years

Investing in #ActiveTravel infrastructure isn't just good for the environment✅ Research has found that walking and cycling brings significant benefits to the economy, including a boost in retail spend on local high streets and an increase in productivity at work 👇

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"We are pretty much beating any van out there to get from job to job." 💬 A Fulham business has swapped their work vans for cargo bikes, cutting journey times, parking costs and emissions. 👏

Fulham cargo bikes “ten times quicker than a van”

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2 years

#PavementParking should be the exception, but has become the norm in many places, forcing vulnerable people into the road.🚗 We're joining @LivingStreets to call for an urgent ban on pavement parking across the whole of the UK. #ReclaimOurPavements 👇

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Traffic levels in England & Wales are projected to rise by up to 54% by 2060, according to @TransportGovUK . It's clear that we don't just need cleaner cars on our roads, we need fewer cars. Investing in active travel & public transport must be a priority👇

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2 years

Did you know 1/4 of car and van trips in England are under 2 miles? Some short journeys do need to be made by car, but many can be walked or cycled instead. Choosing #ActiveTravel for short trips where possible is better for health, good for the environment & can save money too.

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5 years

After six years of work, the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels have finally reopened. The tunnels are recognised as one of the finest sections of segregated infrastructure in the UK and have been restored to their former glory.

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The #HighwayCode is changing 🚗🚲 From today @TransportGovUK is introducing changes that prioritise the safety of the most vulnerable road users. This is an important step in improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians and encouraging active travel 👇

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1 year

People should be able to enjoy a good quality of life without needing a car. Investment in safe active travel routes, affordable public transport and 20-minute neighbourhoods must be a priority, so that people don’t have to depend on cars for their everyday trips.

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3 years

More than 140 leading doctors and health professionals in #Edinburgh have written an open letter to the City Council. The letter shows their support for the retention and extension of changes to the city’s travel infrastructure. #ActiveTravel

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Edinburgh medics call on City Council to keep active travel measures - Sustrans.org.uk

More than 140 leading doctors and health professionals in Edinburgh have written an open letter to the City Council. The letter shows their support for the retention and extension of changes to the...

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5 years

Millions of parking spaces should be removed and replaced with #cycle lanes and trees to reduce air pollution, according to a body advising mayors of the world’s biggest cities in @thetimes

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‘Plant trees in city parking spaces’

Millions of parking spaces should be removed and replaced with trees and cycle lanes to reduce air pollution and tackle climate change, according to a body advising mayors of the world’s biggest...

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Sustrans

4 years

Today is #CleanAirDay . Road transport is responsible for 80% of nitrogen oxide #pollution in the UK. By choosing to walk or cycle our everyday journeys, instead of using a car, we can improve the air quality and #health of our towns and cities.

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2 years

It's disappointing that road users are being pitted against each other like this. Roads are shared by drivers and cyclists, but often aren’t fit for both, causing dangerous & pointless tension. We should focus efforts on the solution - investment in making our roads work for all.

@BBCPanorama

BBC Panorama

2 years

Why are there so many incidents of road rage, injury and confrontation between motorists and cyclists? Reporter Richard Bilton hits the road to investigate Watch #BBCPanorama Road Rage: Cars v Bikes on @BBCOne at 8pm or on @BBCiplayer now

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5 years

"I'm a citizen on a bike. I'm not a cyclist. I like just pedalling along, watching the world goes by," - massive thank you Grayson Perry @Alan_Measles for a fantastic talk in aid of Sustrans last night!

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"If we don’t give reasons not to drive it’s going to make life pretty miserable for motorists." Well said @Chris_Boardman 👏 The Government's 'Plan for Drivers' serves no one and will simply increase congestion and frustration on our roads 👇

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Chris Boardman urges the government to 'stick with' active travel plans

Response comes after Prime Minister reneged on walking and cycling plans, instead vowing to tackle the 'war on motorists'

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4 years

Most "if not all" of the new emergency cycle lanes built in London in the aftermath of lockdown could become permanent, via @Independent . This is very welcome. More cycle lanes will help deliver long-term change, addressing congestion & #airpollution

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Pop-up cycle lanes across London could be made permanent after pandemic, says transport boss

Andy Byford took office as London's transport commissioner at the end of June

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4 years

20-minute neighborhoods can improve people's living conditions and the environment. "It’s trying to ensure that people don’t hop in their car to get a pint of milk; it opens up a more accessible world," - our @Daisynmurphy in @FT

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Welcome to the 15-minute city

As the switch to home working makes us balk at the back-and-forth of commuting, a new vision of urban living is emerging

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1 year

Active travel isn't just a 'nice to have'. ⚠️ Walking and cycling is worth an estimated £36.5 billion to the UK economy annually and is how millions of people get to work, go to the shops and travel around healthily, cheaply, and emissions-free.

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3 years

It's back! 🎉 Sustrans #BigPedal , the UK's biggest #cycling #walking #wheeling and #scooting competition is back for 2021, and we're so excited to announce support from @DameSarahStorey this year! Sign up today:

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5 years

And off we go! - over 100 of women ( plus few men) are cycling to Houses of Parliament to highlight we need a good cycle environment for everyone #WomenWhoCycle @WeAreCyclingUK

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5 years

Pavement parking should be made illegal across the UK, unless it is permitted by exception - see our new policy position on #pavement parking:

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2 years

We're calling for urgent action to ban #PavementParking across the UK.🚗 Our paths should be for everyone, but pavement parking forces vulnerable people into the road, putting them at greater risk of injury. It's time to #ReclaimOurPavements @LivingStreets

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4 years

Today's Government briefing: £2bn for walking and cycling to be put at the heart of transport policy, including £250m for a series of swift interventions to make #cycling #safer now; bike maintenance and repairs scheme; GP prescribing cycling, and more:

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7 years

Congratulations @NTCouncilTeam ! North Tyneside’s new cycle tracks have won a prestigious award from @CIHTUK .

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4 years

From Brighton to Glasgow, councils across the UK are making street changes to increase space for #walking and #cycling and enable physical distancing. Our live map shows the latest schemes and invites local residents to share their views #SpaceToMove

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5 years

Pavement parking is inconsiderate to all #pedestrians and is particularly hazardous to #children , disabled people and older people. We believe pavement parking should be made illegal across the UK, unless it is permitted by exception. Do you agree?

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Sustrans

5 years

Today is #CleanAirDay . 4.5 million children in the UK are growing up in areas with illegal levels of air pollution. More people choosing #walking and #cycling rather than getting in a car can reduce harmful emissions and clean up air locally.

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Pavement parking discriminates against people with reduced mobility. Policies that prevent it are needed in order to improve access for all. #DisabledCitizensInquiry

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It's finally here #BigPedal 2019! Record 2,270 schools across the UK are taking part in this year's competition showing children love to cycle, scoot and walk to school. Good luck to you all!

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6 years

More than 240 children on bikes and scooters are overtaking a local road in Stockport calling for clean air routes to school w/ @MrMarkBeaumont #BigPedal

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7 months

Vehicles parked on pavements make everyday journeys challenging and even dangerous for many people. ⚠ We need a ban on #PavementParking now 👇

@guidedogs

Guide Dogs

7 months

"By the time I get home I am shaking like a jelly. I can feel my heart beating in my throat and feel like I could faint” - For visually and hearing impaired, Nicky #PavementParking is debilitating. Ask the government to make pavements safer 👉

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3 years

Latest figures show eight out of 10 people support measures to reduce motor vehicle traffic and two-thirds support reallocating road space for #walking and #cycling . Local authorities must show leadership and give street changes time to work. #StreetsForPeople #healthystreets

@BrentToderian

Brent Toderian

3 years

The most important thing about this amazing Paris transformation is how fast it happened — how fast people on bikes “appeared” — once streets were transformed. You can’t write this off as “ #Paris was always this way,” because it wasn’t. It took leadership.

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Every year around 4.4 million people use the #NationalCycleNetwork for leisure, commuting and the school run, with 60% travelling on foot. It’s time to build on the Networks success. #PathsForEveryone

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6 years

The first review of the #NationalCycleNetwork is here - packed with data, economic and local benefits and recommendations for a UK-wide overhaul of the Network to open up #walking and #cycling to everyone. #PathsforEveryone

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5 years

"The government needs to put an end to building more roads for cars and instead make #walking & #cycling the easiest and most convenient options for more people," - our @ReWhite14 comments on EVs in @guardian

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Electric cars: the good, the bad and the costly | Letters

Letters: Green number plates to encourage the take-up of electric cars are welcomed by Stephen Smith, but Rachel White doubts whether electric vehicles are the answer. Plus letters from Dr Howard...

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"The number one reason people don’t cycle is fear of traffic. A network of safe cycle routes, protected from motor traffic, would remove this major barrier to #cycling . Without funding, it’s just a wish list," - @Lakerlikes on what's next for UK cycleways

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2 years

7 in 10 people say that more traffic-free cycle routes would help them to cycle more, according to our #WalkingCyclingIndex research 🚲 We need greater investment in safe, accessible cycling infrastructure to make #ActiveTravel the first choice 👇

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4 years

A lack of facilities including safe #cycle storage is found to be a barrier that prevents people from #cycling . We call for improvements in cycle storage for flats and high-rise buildings where storage may be limited. #CyclingForEveryone

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"The report says e-bike use in the UK could be increased by a strategic national cycle network, linking cities to towns and villages, " via @Independent . The call is aligned with our vision for the #NationalCycleNetwork #PathsforEveryone

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Swap cars for e-bikes to reopen UK, researchers say

Study calls for national cycle network linking towns and villages, and disincentives for drivers

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4 years

With quarter of UK households having no access to a car, right now investment in #cycling is about social justice, social inclusion and making sure that those who don’t have a car have a safe travel choice - @LilianGreenwood @Chris_Boardman via

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Supporting walking and cycling will be a crucial part of our post-Covid recovery

Active transport like cycling and walking are vital to the nation’s coronavirus recovery – but they need to be integrated across government policy making.

www.politicshome.com

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5 years

We believe that it is a personal choice whether to wear a cycle helmet or not, and for parents to make that choice for their children. Find out more about our updated policy position on the use of #cycle helmets:

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Wish your school run looked like this? 🤩 Find out how you can set up your own bike bus next term, with our handy step-by-step guide and toolkit 👇 @fridedaysbb | @SchwalbeUK | #FridayWeCycle

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The drastic cuts to #ActiveTravel investment announced last month will leave England lagging far behind the rest of the UK ⚠️ It's time to speak up. Join thousands of other people calling for change 👇

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Cycling has the potential to prevent 34,000 incidences of long-term illnesses in seven major UK cities by 2040 – see our new forecast report: #BikeLife #cycling

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Did you know almost two-thirds of journeys between 1-2 miles in the UK are made by car?🚗 Many of us could easily walk or cycle the majority of these short trips instead, helping to ease congestion for emergency vehicles and those who don't have a choice but to travel by car.

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3 years

Before and after Dundee’s Union Street was transformed into a place where people can #walk , #cycle and #wheel , and safely access local businesses. Now 84% of traders say that the changes have been positive for the street #StreetsForEveryone @DundeeCouncil

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Tell us what would make it easier for you to combine #cycling and train travel.📣 Help us to advise on improving links between active travel and public transport so more of us can travel sustainably. Share your views in our survey here👇

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Views sought on new cycle-rail travel to inform new guidance - Sustrans.org.uk

Sustrans is working with stakeholders in the rail and sustainable transport industries on a public consultation to have their say on cycle-rail travel.

www.sustrans.org.uk

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3 years

Before and after. With funding from Highways England and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, we've improved part of #NationalCycleNetwork Route 5 at Kennington, just outside Oxford:

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4 years

Yesterday @BrightonHoveCC became the first UK council to close a road to motor traffic to give locals more space to #walk & #cycle . Walking and cycling is an important part of UK resilience against the #Covid_19 - see our recommendations

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According to the results of a new survey, British drivers are ready to change their behaviours to maintain the cleaner air of the lockdown and protect the environment @BBCNews

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Everyone wins when more people walk and cycle local trips. ✅ Reducing the number of cars on our roads improves air quality and decreases congestion for those who need to travel by car, making our towns and cities healthier places for everyone.

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3 years

Electric cars can help us reduce emissions in the long run, but they don't solve existing issues of congestion and road safety. We need to shift the focus to what we can do more of now - walking, cycling and using public transport✅ #COP26

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‘What if we just gave up cars?’: Cop26 leaders urged to dream big

A new agreement would phase out fossil fuel vehicles but activists want a focus on public transport, walking and cycling

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11 months

A lack of ring-fenced funding for #ActiveTravel and a complex web of funding pots hinder local authorities from delivering lasting and effective change. Thanks to @Wera_Hobhouse for raising this in Parliament today. Long-term & fair funding for active travel is urgently needed👇

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9 months

Take a look at the new traffic-free route linking Peebles and Eddleston in the Scottish Borders 🤩 Before the Eddleston Water Path was constructed, travelling between the two communities was only possible via a busy, fast-moving road.

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4 years

After a particularity difficult week, our Director of Urbanism, Daisy Narayanan reflects on how crucial it is for our public discourse to be civil and our online and physical environments to be safe, if we are to make meaningful change.

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Did you know that one #mincepie will give you enough fuel for 23 minutes of cycling? Yum! #Cycling #Christmas

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Regular physical activity such as #walking and #cycling can play a vital role in improving mental health. Why not hop on your bike or go for a short walk this #WorldMentalHealthDay2018

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Dutch-style roundabouts, which prioritise #cycling over cars, could become the new normal as more applications are sent to the Department for Transport, via @Telegraph

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Dutch-style roundabouts prioritising cyclists could become the new normal after more planning...

The £2.3m Fendon road roundabout in Cambridge was forced to close after a car ploughed into a beacon while work was still under way

www.telegraph.co.uk

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