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We are London Living Streets, volunteers from across London campaigning for a city that enables and invites people to walk. RTs not necessarily endorsement. Website: londonlivingstreets.com

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We're at the Court of Appeal today for our hearing! Huge thanks to all our supporters for helping us get this far - we wouldn't have made it here without you.

26.11.2025 11:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great work again from @londoncycling.bsky.social to update their dangerous junctions map. Don't forget that there is also a map for the most dangerous junctions for pedestrians too.

lcc-dangerous-junctions.streamlit.app

21.11.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All aboard! Three London boroughs get Β£30m green light to speed up buses Haringey, Lewisham and Southwark given go-ahead to redesign junctions and reprogramme traffic lights

Not only are London’s buses amongst the cheapest in the UK, but we’re making them faster too ⚑️

Our Β£30m investment in Haringey, Lewisham & Southwark will improve bus services and speed up journeys, supporting neighbourhoods and improving access to jobs and services.

20.11.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 92 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2

Rapid work this. One of a number of schemes that can finally allow Central London to become as pedestrian-friendly as many European capitals. See too the Crown Estate plans for Regent St area and Camden's amazing proposals across Holborn.

21.11.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Really good scheme for pedestrians going in St John St near to Farringdon Station and Smithfield Market and close to where the new Museum of London will be (part of which opens in 2026).

21.11.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New data shows that since @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
πŸ“‰a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❀️❀️❀️❀️❀️❀️six fewer fatalities every year

tinyurl.com/j3475ua3

17.11.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 181 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 11
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🌍 What do global cities such as Amsterdam, Stockholm and Edinburgh all have in common?

These major cities have ALL banned fossil fuel adverts. These ads have massive climate and health impacts, all while targeting politically influential decision makers.

12.11.2025 10:09 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

TfL confirms changes to Congestion Charge inc. increase to Β£18 from Jan 2026 and the potential for annual increases. Sadly missing is the re-introduction of charging in the evenings to deter driving in the CCZ at the time when pedestrians are most out and about in town.

tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...

13.11.2025 16:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safer Streets in Enfield: 20mph Speed Limits Making our neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and greener Enfield Council is proposing to introduce 20mph speed limits on residential some residential streets and roads in town centres β€” part of our wider ...

Speed was a factor in over 60% of collisions in Enfield in last 5 yrs.

Great to see Enfield Council introducing new 20mph zones in Edmonton, Palmers Green & Southgate.

Crashes fall approx 40% after 20mph zones are introduced.

This will save lives!

letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/20mph

15.10.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Do take time to have a look at the amazing plans from @camdencouncil.bsky.social and @adamdkharrison.bsky.social for the re-invention of the Holborn area as a place for people. So good!

holbornln.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...

08.11.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

...and more really good work in the pipeline in Newham. Super impressive is the amount of greening that the borough is getting into its schemes and how well maintained it is. Well done @plaistovian.bsky.social and colleagues.

08.11.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much to you John and colleagues for a brilliant tour of the Royal Docks Corridor. This scheme is vital for not just people in Newham but also has big lessons on how to tame main roads and make them much safer, greener and more pleasant places.

08.11.2025 14:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Terrific position statement on Active Travel & Health by the London Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH London). πŸ‘‡

@londonls.bsky.social
@wandsworthcycling.bsky.social

28.09.2025 21:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Detectives appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Southall Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have information.

#pedestrians #roads #London

Another day, another #KSI, this time a #HitAndRun in #Southall October 2023.

πŸ’” #LestWeForget #JaroslawJadwidzic πŸ’”

@wandsworthls.bsky.social @londonls.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social

news.met.police.uk/news/detecti...

16.10.2025 10:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous news James. LB Newham has done a great job making it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle in recent years. Please keep up the excellent work.

20.09.2025 11:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Early days but great to see St Martins Lane included in @london.gov.uk Summer Streets. It will be car-free from 11am to 11pm (until 31 October); 20 businesses hv applied for licenses for outside dining. Hopefully the start of it becoming more fully pedestrianised.

www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

20.09.2025 11:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2 years of default urban/village 20mph in Wales has resulted in over 1,000 fewer killed or injured. The data shows a 25% reduction in casualties on the 20/30mph roads. Drivers gain with damage risk, crashes and premiums down. Well done Wales. bit.ly/4ppl030

20.09.2025 07:01 πŸ‘ 84 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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Good to visit Hammersmith Bridge and see people enjoying walking across the bridge. Well designed with lots of separate space for people walking and wheeling and people cycling. So much quieter and calmer on Castlenau on the Barnes side of the bridge.

14.09.2025 21:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't forget next Sunday 21st Sept - car free #OxfordStreet from 12noon to 8pm. Large section of the street to the west of Oxford Circus will be car-free.

14.09.2025 21:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Car-free day closure of George St in Richmond by LB Richmond-on-Thames brought out large numbers of people to enjoy the town centre and support the shops and local businesses. Hopefully the start of a much bigger project to give more space to people in Richmond town centre.

14.09.2025 21:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trade Deal With US Will Cost Lives On Europe’s Roads, Safety Groups Say European safety groups raise concerns that a recent transatlantic trade and investment agreement between the US and EU will expose EU citizens to higher road risks.

Trade Deal With US Will Cost Lives On Europe’s Roads, Safety Groups Say

www.forbes.com/sites/tanyam...

01.09.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Shoreditch High Street junction with Great Eastern Street - Improving safety Find out about TfL’s consultation on proposals to improve safety on Shoreditch High Street with Great Eastern Street junction

NB @Transport for London consultation on changes to Shoreditch High Street closes 12th September

haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/shoreditch-h...

01.09.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Walk this way: Sadiq Khan bans buses and taxis for a day from Oxford Street Buses to be banned from famous high street to pave way for special shopping event on Sunday September 21

See Oxford Street in a whole new light.

On Sunday 21 September, β€˜This is Oxford Street’ promises to be a joyful, traffic-free celebration of the potential future of London’s high street. Join us to enjoy entertainment, street food and games and activities for all ages.

29.08.2025 07:28 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
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#pedestrianiastion never works. Allegedly. Church Street in #Twickenham, closed to motors some yrs back. Yes an event but how did all these pple get here when they can’t park?? It’s a conundrum. Well done @richmondcouncil.bsky.social - more please. @richmondcycling.bsky.social @londonls.bsky.social

17.08.2025 17:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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London council weighs parking surcharge on 'supersize' SUVs Lambeth to commission study into whether larger vehicles pose a greater danger to pedestrians and cyclists

Brilliant to be part of this coalition of Lambeth children asking the council to take action to reduce the number of SUVs on our streets.

75% of primary pupils in London walk or cycle to school and giant SUVs are a growing threat to their safety.

www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

17.07.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thames Gateway Bridge finally killed off to boost new homes and DLR - The Greenwich Wire Any lingering hopes of a road river crossing being built at Thamesmead have finally been killed off - providing a boost to plans to build thousands of new homes and a Docklands Light Railway extension...

Good to see!

greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/07/17/t...

18.07.2025 08:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vision Zero plans need to include measures to reduce car use. Delivering the Safe System on its own is not enough; cities also need to reduce driving. The latest AVZ briefing highlights recent research showing that when car use falls casualties fall too.

actionvisionzero.org/2025/07/14/a...

14.07.2025 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic news - a comprehensive new LTN for Dalston! Hoping they may be releasing a Hoxton plan too very soon. Well done @hackneycouncil.bsky.social πŸ‘

14.07.2025 09:15 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will Norman on London’s path to Vision Zero Zag sits down with London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman to examine whether the UK capital is on track to meet its pledge of eliminating road deaths and serious injuries by 2041.

Interesting/informative interview with @willnorman.co.uk in @ZagDaily about Vision Zero in London. Runs through the successes...20mph limits and the challenges...more larger heavier vehicles/SUvs. Good on lessons/ideas from other global cities.

zagdaily.com/featured/wil...

11.07.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TfL Congestion Charging consultation – London Living Streets Response (July 2025) Transport for London (TfL) is proposing a number of changes to its Central London Congestion Charging Zone. Some of these are good; others could go further. Access the consultation (closes 4th Augu…

If you plan to respond to TfL Congestion Charge proposals (consultation ends 4th Aug), do have a look at our blog. Some good things in there from TfL but could go way further to make Central London safer and have a fairer balance between people and vehicles.

londonlivingstreets.com/2025/07/11/t...

11.07.2025 14:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1