For “economic growth in every postcode” to go from being a promise to reality, National Highways surely needs to start investing in local connections that make a tangible difference to communities throughout the country. transportactionnetwork.org.uk/national-hig...

Ensure new homes are located & designed to support travel by walking, cycling, public & shared transport! Joint letter with Better Planning Coalition to Steve Reed 👇@uk100.org @cprecountryside.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @transportaction.bsky.social www.transportxtra.com/publications...

Ministers urged to ensure new homes reduce car-dependence

Local authority associations and other groups with interests in health, the environment and sustainable transport have urged ministers to do more to ensure new

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Our digital hustings questions are now live to all candidates! The first to respond is @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social on a question from Adam Thomson on pavement parking. @cleancitiescampaign.org @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @mcrfoe.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social

A new campaign in Cumbria and the Lake District is encouraging people to leave the car at home for short journeys www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/2641399...

New challenge launches to encourage people to leave car at home for short trips

A new campaign is encouraging people to try leaving the car at home for short journeys.

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Good to see @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social's research tinyurl.com/bwezamyn quoted in @thecccuk.bsky.social's report on how English councils can help tackle the climate crisis tinyurl.com/29tyu8hn. See also our updated Cllrs' and campaigners' guide to good Local Transport Plans tinyurl.com/pmcpv9k6.

There were NO transport question at last week's Greater Manchester Mayor's Hustings. So we're running a digital one: film a video question (Portrait mode, name + area, keep it specific), WhatsApp it +447808 365542, and we'll put the best to every candidate. www.walkridegm.org.uk/transport-fo...

"It can prevent some quite scary diseases - cardiovascular disease, cancers - I think healthcare providers now more than ever are seeing active travel as a way to prevent that." - Amy Woollaston www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sixth Form Centre students call for safer active travel routes

Sixth Form College students prepare to share their concerns about active travel with politicians.

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Making public transport fully accessible would improve people's lives AND boost the economy! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’

Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce

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We've been working hard with campaigners in Greater Manchester in advance on the #LocalElections. Every major political group has been contacted to set out their views on sustainable transport. Keep track of their responses here!

GM Key Demands – Responses

Take Action - urge your local party to respond! As part of our Better Plan for GM campaign, we emailed the Conservative, Green, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Reform Parties in all 10 boroughs of Greate...

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@boltongreenparty.bsky.social Hi there. We were wondering if you had received our email, and if you could confirm your support (or not!) for our 'Vote Low Traffic' campaign? Thank you 😎 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/betterplanfo...

GM Key Demands

Key Demands Our ‘Demand a Better Plan’ campaign calls on local election candidates to tackle the cost of living crisis by improving transport in Greater Manchester. As fuel costs soar, we are urging c...

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Low traffic levels are a win for everyone. Frees up the roads for people who have no option but use a car, and helps those who would like to use the bus, walk, or cycle, or a mix of these.

Low Traffic Future@lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Sick of the bus being stuck in traffic? 🚌 Reducing car use clears the way for more reliable, frequent public transport. Use our guides to ask local candidates how they’ll get your community moving: 🔗 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra... #VoteLowTraffic #Buses

Sick of the bus being stuck in traffic? 🚌 Reducing car use clears the way for more reliable, frequent public transport. Use our guides to ask local candidates how they’ll get your community moving: 🔗 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra... #VoteLowTraffic #Buses

Bike hangars are brilliant because lack of secure storage is an obstacle to getting more people cycling more often. But to set the charge such that residents of some of the least affluent communities in Wales are paying more than folk in Islington is a massive own goal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cardiff's UK topping bike hangar fees criticised by cycling campaigner

Cardiff's new £120-a-year bike hangar fee is too expensive for low income cyclists, says campaigner.

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🗳️ Local elections are coming! Do you want streets where children can play, the air is clean, and buses actually work? It’s time to #VoteLowTraffic. Check out our campaign hub for everything you need: 🔗 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra... #LocalElections2026 #England

New and reopened lines and stations have the power to transform communities, so we're thrilled to see three new stations open on the Camp Hill Line in Birmingham today, giving locals access to services for the first time since World War II! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thriving high streets need people, not just cars. 🛍️ Low-traffic areas boost footfall and help local shops grow by making streets more inviting places to visit. Champion a vibrant local economy this election: 🔗 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra... #ShopLocal #HighStreets

Vote Low Traffic

Why Vote Low Traffic? The May 2026 local elections in England are a key opportunity to shape the future of transport in your local area. They take place at a time of global instability in oil prices,...

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Yes, research from the IPPR found that the average UK household spends £87 a week on transport, this rises to £108 if they own a car. And transport spending is regressive: the poorest fifth of households spend 18% of their income on transport, compared to 11% on average, and 9% for the richest.

Low Traffic Future@lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Transport is a huge household expense. 📉 By making walking, cycling, and public transport safer and easier, we can lower the cost of travel for everyone. See how to advocate for cheaper, fairer travel options: 🔗 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra... #CostOfLiving #SafeStreets

Transport is a huge household expense. 📉 By making walking, cycling, and public transport safer and easier, we can lower the cost of travel for everyone. See how to advocate for cheaper, fairer travel options: 🔗 lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra... #CostOfLiving #SafeStreets

Vote Low Traffic

Why Vote Low Traffic? The May 2026 local elections in England are a key opportunity to shape the future of transport in your local area. They take place at a time of global instability in oil prices,...

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🗳️ Local elections are coming up this May! Do you want streets where children can play, air is clean, and public transport actually works? It’s time to #VoteLowTraffic. 🚲🚌🚶 Check out our new campaign page for everything you need to make your voice heard: lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-tra...

It’s time to act for clean air. We’ve teamed up with 25+ organisations to call for bolder action on air pollution from London’s future councillors. Check out healthyairlondon.co.uk to find out more and email your current councillors - or sign our pledge if you’re a candidate in London!

We've updated our 'Vote Low Traffic' toolkit! If you / your group want to press parties/candidates in May's local elections to help cut people's motoring or taxi costs and reduce oil imports, by making other transport options easier/cheaper, visit ... www.lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-traffic

Vote Low Traffic

Why Vote Low Traffic? The May 2026 local elections in England are a key opportunity to shape the future of transport in your local area. They take place at a time of global instability in oil prices,...

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Walking, wheeling and cycling saved the NHS almost £2 billion last year by preventing around 150,000 long-term health conditions, according to a @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social report airqualitynews.com/headlines/ac...

Active travel saved the NHS nearly £2bn in 2025

Walking, wheeling and cycling across the UK saved the NHS almost £2 billion in 2025 by preventing around 150,000 long-term health conditions, according to a major new report published today. The 2025 ...

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🚨 LAST CHANCE: Today is the final day to demand a better transport plan for Greater Manchester! An 8% traffic reduction isn't enough to reach Net Zero by 2038 or make our streets safe for everyone. 🚲🚌 abetterplanforgm.co.uk

We had a blast at the #GMGreenSummit last Tuesday! 🌱 From handing out leaflets to chatting with brilliant delegates, one thing is clear: Manchester wants safer, cleaner, and better-connected streets. Respond to the LTP consultation by Monday! ⏰ abetterplanforgm.co.uk

Pete Lowy, @leedsunited.com Director, calls for a tram link between Elland Road and Leeds city centre, saying 'that kind of transportation will open up the whole area of south Leeds.' www.bbc.com/news/article...

'Build tram to Elland Road', Leeds United director Pete Lowy says

Pete Lowy calls on political leaders to develop a tram link between Leeds' home ground and the city.

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Thanks Andy! Here's the link in case anyone's looking for it: lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/betterplanfo...

A Better Plan for GM

Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) is currently consulting on the future of transport in the city region - see here. Their Vision includes fine words about making Greater Manchester’s transport s...

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I just wrote a @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social letter: Demand a Better Plan for a Greater Manchester! @walkridegm.org.uk @walkriderochdale.org.uk Write one here:

Low Traffic Future (@lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social)

Our vision is a world with clean air, safe streets, vibrant communities, a stable climate and healthy natural environment for future generations. Join us at http://lowtrafficfuture.org.uk

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Our survey asks, what needs to change, to improve rail travel? Here's what one respondent in East Anglia said. Please fill in the survey and share your views: bettertransport.org.uk/campaigns/ra...

To what extent is transport limiting your ability to participate fully in society? @sfrost.bsky.social shared some interesting statistics on this from a recent study during our webinar. You can watch the recording of it on our website lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/2026/01/13/e...

Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport | Stephen Frost

Stephen Frost is the former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) where he focused on climate policy, social justice and public engagement in decision making. Pri...

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