Incredible testimony in front of Oxfordshire County Council in support of LTN schemes this morning, including this speaker with limited sight. She talked of her improved experience of navigating once unsafe streets and this is one of the huge benefits to people with disabilities.

Ermygadd some “Cycle lane as mobility aid” news! I saw this lovely sight this morning and caught up with the lady to say hi. She was an absolute treasure and was beaming from ear to ear. She told me that she liked how flat this area was, and that it was much easier to … 1/3

Sorry folks, it is simply not ok.

10 Year Anniversary of Waltham Forest Council #MiniHolland #Enjoy some of the story so far- - 55KM of protected #cycle track - 85 #ModalFilters - 760 #BikeHangars - 45 #PocketParks & #Parklets - 29K residents cycle trained - 180 improved crossings - 11 Station Cycle Hubs - 22 #SchoolStreets

New controlled crossing to protect residents from the #dangerousdrivers using Church Hill. 👍👍👍

No UK local authority comes close . Active Travel England

Very powerful video of the appalling abuse of women #cycling 🚲 in #London to work, to school, the shops, for leisure etc. Sign the petition #FreedomToRide! Waltham Forest Labour @GracieMaeW Cann Hall Councillor Khevyn Limbajee Ahsan Khan @miriammirwitch Kira Lewis Better Streets Waltham Forest

Gr8 progress by Waltham Forest Council #SchoolStreets supporting #ActiveTravel- Hillyfield Primary Academy- Park- 36% ⬆️ in🚶‍♀️🚲🛴 George Tomlinson - 19% ⬆️ in🚶‍♀️🚲🛴 Willow Brook Primary & St Josephs- 17.5% ⬆️ in🚶‍♀️🚲🛴 With Hillyfield Primary Academy- Park- seeing a 70% ⬇️ in 🚗🚙 in Cazenove Rd durin’ #SchoolStreet hrs.

Our FREE Tree Giveaway kicks off just in time for Valentine’s Day! ❤️🌲❤️🌳❤️🌲 A tree is a perfect romantic gift and can be planted in your garden. Pop along to one of a number of local parks next week (12 -17 Feb) to pick yours up. 🌲👉 orlo.uk/uDTPs

Consider this fire engine using low-traffic Valley Road to get to an incident quickly

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…

Councils call for pavement parking to be banned across England bbc.in/3HZKvU0

We have increased our fines for fly-tipping and littering to maintain our zero-tolerance policy and ensure our streets are clean and safe for all residents 🚮 To learn more about our waste and recycling services, head to: orlo.uk/hqEGn

A few simple bollards enable children to be independent and safe

Our FREE Tree Giveaway kicks off tomorrow! And as it's almost Valentine’s Day, why not pop along to park near you next week (12 -17 Feb) to pick a tree suitable for gardens - which is, of course, the perfect gift for someone special. ❤️🌲❤️🌳❤️🌲 🌲👉 orlo.uk/eToHD

Wonderful!

Cycling delivers the freedom that the motor lobby promises.

Fascinating research from Rachel Aldred et al on the impact of the original #MiniHolland funding, as Waltham Forest Council celebrates the 10yr Anniversary of our #MiniHolland #Enjoy work. #BuildItAndTheyWillCome. Better Streets Waltham Forest Healthy Streets Scorecard Possible Waltham Forest Labour Association of Labour Councillors (ALC)

LTNs: Research Report LTNs are effective in reducing traffic, crime, improving AQ & road safety, encouraging active travel + quality of life No adverse effect for emergency vehicles, minimal negative impact on surrounding roads Resident surveys found 45% support & 21% oppose

A leading government adviser on cities has urged ministers to make urban areas friendlier for walking and cycling, saying this would boost prosperity, health and personal freedom, and could even help solve the housing crisis. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…