In a soundbite, we need more simple policies that better connect people with the consequences — financial or otherwise — of their choices, to help to change behaviours and make cities safer, and more equitable.
standard.co.uk/comment/london…

A thread that’s well worth your attention.

If you have 45 minutes, this Disney TV programme - 1958’s Magic Highway USA - helps set the cultural context of the Interstate Highway System. Street Smart by GridlockSam Schwartz does so, too.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=7icGIH…

This weekend, Britain may be about to have its worst traffic jam ever. Up to five hours of delay for 100,000 drivers or more.

Would you believe me if I told you the reason is because Britain's most hated motorway is too good?

Or that someone had a semi-secret plan to fix that🧵

On Thursday 7th March MPs will have the chance to debate the important issue of Pavement Parking, will you message your MP and ask them to attend? 👉 bit.ly/3V4zKHX 🚗 #PavementParking

Tonight Radio 4 Analysis looks at the political power of the motorist and asks how that might change. With thanks to Jillian Anable Ian Loader Giles Chapman Mike Hawes Mimi Sheller John Dales 🌍 Tim Abrahams 🇩🇲🇺🇿🇲🇳🇪🇪🇹🇬 Clare Fordham
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

The discrimination of #PavementParking needs to end, and local authorities must be given greater powers to do this; to make our roads and footways safe and inclusive for everyone.

Read more on this vital report from Local Government Association (LGA) ⬇️
local.gov.uk/publications/p…

Hit-and-run ‘almost normalised’ in London!

NON-STRATEGIC POLICIES

‘…those policies… that are not strategic policies.’

National Planning Policy Framework Glossary, December 2023

Tickets for our 2024 UK Walking Summit are now live! 🥳 Hear from leading #sustainabletransport experts and discover how to prioritise walking friendly streets in your area. Secure your early-bird ticket today.
livingstreets.org.uk/walkingsummit

We are looking forward to seeing you on 11 January. Have you booked yet?

Details: tinyurl.com/5n7d9csn

Everyone at Transport for All is heartbroken by Alan Benson's passing. Alan was an astounding campaigner and ambassador for the disabled community, our Board Co-Chair, and our friend. Our thoughts are with Yvonne, Alan's family, and all who knew him.

Terribly sad news about Alan Benson. My heart goes out to Yvonne and all who were close to him. He was an inspiration, a gent, and will be sorely missed.

📢NEW REPORT!

It is 2023, and disabled people still do not have equal access to transport. In our new report, we take a detailed look at the barriers holding our community back, and set out a bold manifesto for change.

Here are some of our findings. 🧵

Currently, 77% of nearly 12,000 Sunday Times readers would support a ban on pavement parking across the UK.

Earlier this year, 76% of Daily Express readers supported a ban.

Whichever politician “grasps the nettle” on this is actually likely to experience broad consensus.

Are We There Yet?

Our new research into disabled people's experiences of transport, and our fight to be heard (thread) 🧵