Solve the School Run
@solveschoolrun.bsky.social
We’re a parent-led charity advocating for safer, greener and cleaner school runs. We combine unique data insights on school travel with real-world, parent-powered solutions from school streets to school buses.
Website: https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org
Website: https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org
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Today is International Children’s Rights Day 🌍👧👦 and we are excited to announce the launch of our new #StreetsforKids London election campaign - a collaboration with
@cleancitiescampaign.org Europe-wide Streets for Kids movement.
@cleancitiescampaign.org Europe-wide Streets for Kids movement.
Who else has a camera on their cargo bike - or on a bike you carry children on?
🚲 Are they necessary?
🚲 A good idea?
🚲 Do they change drivers' behaviour?
🚲 Provoke negative reactions?
🚲 Do they make you feel safer?
We'd love to know your thoughts.
👉 Tell us in the comments.
🚲 Are they necessary?
🚲 A good idea?
🚲 Do they change drivers' behaviour?
🚲 Provoke negative reactions?
🚲 Do they make you feel safer?
We'd love to know your thoughts.
👉 Tell us in the comments.
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Who else has a camera on their cargo bike - or on a bike you carry children on?
🚲 Are they necessary?
🚲 A good idea?
🚲 Do they change drivers' behaviour?
🚲 Provoke negative reactions?
🚲 Do they make you feel safer?
We'd love to know your thoughts.
👉 Tell us in the comments.
🚲 Are they necessary?
🚲 A good idea?
🚲 Do they change drivers' behaviour?
🚲 Provoke negative reactions?
🚲 Do they make you feel safer?
We'd love to know your thoughts.
👉 Tell us in the comments.
The school run and peak morning rush hour take place simultaneously.
In London, 50% of all journeys at that time - whether walking, cycling, public transport or driving - are for education.
We also know 75% of children walk or cycle to school.
But this is what our priority looks like? ⬇️
In London, 50% of all journeys at that time - whether walking, cycling, public transport or driving - are for education.
We also know 75% of children walk or cycle to school.
But this is what our priority looks like? ⬇️
February 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The school run and peak morning rush hour take place simultaneously.
In London, 50% of all journeys at that time - whether walking, cycling, public transport or driving - are for education.
We also know 75% of children walk or cycle to school.
But this is what our priority looks like? ⬇️
In London, 50% of all journeys at that time - whether walking, cycling, public transport or driving - are for education.
We also know 75% of children walk or cycle to school.
But this is what our priority looks like? ⬇️
Erm.... but it IS open.
It opened up last April for pedestrians and cyclists.
Campaigners keen to keep cars off the bridge say: “It’s just much nicer, less traffic noise, less congestion, less danger.”
And car-safe repairs will cost £250m+ in repairs 🤔
www.thetimes.com/article/c2e8...
It opened up last April for pedestrians and cyclists.
Campaigners keen to keep cars off the bridge say: “It’s just much nicer, less traffic noise, less congestion, less danger.”
And car-safe repairs will cost £250m+ in repairs 🤔
www.thetimes.com/article/c2e8...
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Erm.... but it IS open.
It opened up last April for pedestrians and cyclists.
Campaigners keen to keep cars off the bridge say: “It’s just much nicer, less traffic noise, less congestion, less danger.”
And car-safe repairs will cost £250m+ in repairs 🤔
www.thetimes.com/article/c2e8...
It opened up last April for pedestrians and cyclists.
Campaigners keen to keep cars off the bridge say: “It’s just much nicer, less traffic noise, less congestion, less danger.”
And car-safe repairs will cost £250m+ in repairs 🤔
www.thetimes.com/article/c2e8...
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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Further minor improvements to the route towards Earlsfield are expected soon, but there are no safe routes to continue beyond Earlsfield. Plans for a better Garratt lane never got implemented, so my best hope is on fixing the Wandle trail
Almost to 3500 people already signed the petition‼️
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Almost to 3500 people already signed the petition‼️
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Sign the Petition
Fix the "Missing Link" in the Wandle Trail
www.change.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Further minor improvements to the route towards Earlsfield are expected soon, but there are no safe routes to continue beyond Earlsfield. Plans for a better Garratt lane never got implemented, so my best hope is on fixing the Wandle trail
Almost to 3500 people already signed the petition‼️
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Almost to 3500 people already signed the petition‼️
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Now let's make it easier for them to do more of it safely!
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re sharing how cycling supports children’s wellbeing.
Research shows young people who cycle weekly report higher confidence, connection & mental wellbeing. We're helps children build skills for life — on & off the road.
Research shows young people who cycle weekly report higher confidence, connection & mental wellbeing. We're helps children build skills for life — on & off the road.
Cycling and children's mental health
We explore the positive impact of cycling for mental health, in honour of Children’s Mental Health Week.
www.bikeability.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Now let's make it easier for them to do more of it safely!
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This is why driving to school should not be happening. “Park and stride” if you really must start the journey with a motor (those with mobility issues exempted)
This is why the regular engine idling from drivers at school pick up and drop off should not be happening. You might be keeping warm, but at what cost to all the other children who get the pleasure of breathing it in as they walk to school. Especially bad for young lungs. Please don't do it. 🙏
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM
This is why driving to school should not be happening. “Park and stride” if you really must start the journey with a motor (those with mobility issues exempted)
Thanks for sharing this good reminder @jonbromwich.bsky.social - we've just reposted it
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Thanks for sharing this good reminder @jonbromwich.bsky.social - we've just reposted it
February 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Part 2 of 3...
🫵 If your journey to school looks like this (bar the last two pics, on a dreamy pedestrianised stretch by Kender Primary) and you've had enough, know you're not alone.
💪 #Lewisham parents want #streetsforkids - and we're campaigning for just that.
🫵 If your journey to school looks like this (bar the last two pics, on a dreamy pedestrianised stretch by Kender Primary) and you've had enough, know you're not alone.
💪 #Lewisham parents want #streetsforkids - and we're campaigning for just that.
February 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Part 2 of 3...
🫵 If your journey to school looks like this (bar the last two pics, on a dreamy pedestrianised stretch by Kender Primary) and you've had enough, know you're not alone.
💪 #Lewisham parents want #streetsforkids - and we're campaigning for just that.
🫵 If your journey to school looks like this (bar the last two pics, on a dreamy pedestrianised stretch by Kender Primary) and you've had enough, know you're not alone.
💪 #Lewisham parents want #streetsforkids - and we're campaigning for just that.
Part 1 of 3...
📸 These photos show just how awful the school run in an urban environment can be.
🚲🚶🏽We asked parents in the London borough of Lewisham to share photos capturing their experiences of taking their children to school.
👀 What you see here highlights some recurring issues.
📸 These photos show just how awful the school run in an urban environment can be.
🚲🚶🏽We asked parents in the London borough of Lewisham to share photos capturing their experiences of taking their children to school.
👀 What you see here highlights some recurring issues.
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Part 1 of 3...
📸 These photos show just how awful the school run in an urban environment can be.
🚲🚶🏽We asked parents in the London borough of Lewisham to share photos capturing their experiences of taking their children to school.
👀 What you see here highlights some recurring issues.
📸 These photos show just how awful the school run in an urban environment can be.
🚲🚶🏽We asked parents in the London borough of Lewisham to share photos capturing their experiences of taking their children to school.
👀 What you see here highlights some recurring issues.
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Applications are now open for the second year of Phase 4 of the @camdencouncil.bsky.social Camden Climate Fund, which provides funding to help reduce emissions from our households, businesses and community spaces.
For more information and to apply:
camdenclimatefund.commonplace.is?utm_campaign...
For more information and to apply:
camdenclimatefund.commonplace.is?utm_campaign...
Camden Climate Fund
The Camden Climate Fund provides grant funding to help reduce emissions from our households, businesses and community spaces. The fund also helps resident-led initiatives that can demonstrate carbon s...
camdenclimatefund.commonplace.is
February 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Applications are now open for the second year of Phase 4 of the @camdencouncil.bsky.social Camden Climate Fund, which provides funding to help reduce emissions from our households, businesses and community spaces.
For more information and to apply:
camdenclimatefund.commonplace.is?utm_campaign...
For more information and to apply:
camdenclimatefund.commonplace.is?utm_campaign...
❓Does this resonate?
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🤸 There is another way.
#schoolrun #StreetsforKids #greenfamily #ecoparent
👉 Share it.
👉 Follow us @solveschoolrun.bsky.social
🤸 There is another way.
#schoolrun #StreetsforKids #greenfamily #ecoparent
January 30, 2026 at 11:27 PM
❓Does this resonate?
👉 Share it.
👉 Follow us @solveschoolrun.bsky.social
🤸 There is another way.
#schoolrun #StreetsforKids #greenfamily #ecoparent
👉 Share it.
👉 Follow us @solveschoolrun.bsky.social
🤸 There is another way.
#schoolrun #StreetsforKids #greenfamily #ecoparent
(Photographed in south London.)
January 30, 2026 at 11:20 PM
(Photographed in south London.)
Highlighting some of the marketing messaging around the sale of oversized cars.
😢 How safe are your children if they collide with one of these?
😶 How would it affect you if you were driving it?
❗Don't believe the hype.
#suv #carspreading #ecofamily #childsafety
😢 How safe are your children if they collide with one of these?
😶 How would it affect you if you were driving it?
❗Don't believe the hype.
#suv #carspreading #ecofamily #childsafety
January 30, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Highlighting some of the marketing messaging around the sale of oversized cars.
😢 How safe are your children if they collide with one of these?
😶 How would it affect you if you were driving it?
❗Don't believe the hype.
#suv #carspreading #ecofamily #childsafety
😢 How safe are your children if they collide with one of these?
😶 How would it affect you if you were driving it?
❗Don't believe the hype.
#suv #carspreading #ecofamily #childsafety
😱 Horrifying news: who exactly needs to be driving a "battering ram"?
😡 "How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?” says @cleancitiescampaign.org Oliver Lord. They're also v v heavy, adding to their danger for pedestrians.
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😡 "How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?” says @cleancitiescampaign.org Oliver Lord. They're also v v heavy, adding to their danger for pedestrians.
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Number of US-style ‘battering ram’ pickup trucks on UK roads has nearly doubled in a decade
Exclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM
😱 Horrifying news: who exactly needs to be driving a "battering ram"?
😡 "How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?” says @cleancitiescampaign.org Oliver Lord. They're also v v heavy, adding to their danger for pedestrians.
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😡 "How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?” says @cleancitiescampaign.org Oliver Lord. They're also v v heavy, adding to their danger for pedestrians.
🔗
Very good point. They are terrifying vehicles unless you're inside one. And if a driver hits a child while driving they'll be haunted for the rest of your life. They are bad all-round.
January 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Very good point. They are terrifying vehicles unless you're inside one. And if a driver hits a child while driving they'll be haunted for the rest of your life. They are bad all-round.
😱 UK ownership of US-style pick-up trucks is up 92% , say @cleancitiescampaign.org
😡 What's the problem? Longer than a WWII tank, larger than the average parking space, incredibly heavy and so high that children cannot be seen by their drivers, they aren't nicknamed "battering rams" by chance.
😡 What's the problem? Longer than a WWII tank, larger than the average parking space, incredibly heavy and so high that children cannot be seen by their drivers, they aren't nicknamed "battering rams" by chance.
January 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
😱 UK ownership of US-style pick-up trucks is up 92% , say @cleancitiescampaign.org
😡 What's the problem? Longer than a WWII tank, larger than the average parking space, incredibly heavy and so high that children cannot be seen by their drivers, they aren't nicknamed "battering rams" by chance.
😡 What's the problem? Longer than a WWII tank, larger than the average parking space, incredibly heavy and so high that children cannot be seen by their drivers, they aren't nicknamed "battering rams" by chance.
💡 Trips on a cargo bike don't just FEEL faster, they ARE faster.
🚲 🚙 TFL's Cargo Bike Action Plan report* compared deliveries by van vs cargo bike on a trip between North Greenwich and central London.
🎉 The cargo bike arrived 15 minutes earlier.
* content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-cargo-bi...
🚲 🚙 TFL's Cargo Bike Action Plan report* compared deliveries by van vs cargo bike on a trip between North Greenwich and central London.
🎉 The cargo bike arrived 15 minutes earlier.
* content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-cargo-bi...
January 26, 2026 at 6:41 PM
💡 Trips on a cargo bike don't just FEEL faster, they ARE faster.
🚲 🚙 TFL's Cargo Bike Action Plan report* compared deliveries by van vs cargo bike on a trip between North Greenwich and central London.
🎉 The cargo bike arrived 15 minutes earlier.
* content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-cargo-bi...
🚲 🚙 TFL's Cargo Bike Action Plan report* compared deliveries by van vs cargo bike on a trip between North Greenwich and central London.
🎉 The cargo bike arrived 15 minutes earlier.
* content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-cargo-bi...
Wow. This is a huge piece of data.
The school run is the #1 source of school carbon emissions, outweighing heating and electricity, according to a new report from Eco Schools and @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social 💨🌿
Walking and wheeling to school reduces pollution and cuts down on chaos at the school gates - it's a win-win!
Walking and wheeling to school reduces pollution and cuts down on chaos at the school gates - it's a win-win!
January 26, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Wow. This is a huge piece of data.
Share and speak up. We very much agree.
Insane. This would destroy most cycling in London and ruin work of the likes of @willnorman.co.uk and @london.gov.uk, whose great new cycling infrastucture would be empty. Govt and Mayor office has to intervene.
January 26, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Share and speak up. We very much agree.
📣 London parents - here's how to make your child's journey to school safer.
📅 NOW is the time to act!
🤸 Support our new #StreetsforKids campaign!
How? Follow us + share this post 😍
🔗 Why now? Read all about it on our website: www.solvetheschoolrun.org/streetsforkids
📅 NOW is the time to act!
🤸 Support our new #StreetsforKids campaign!
How? Follow us + share this post 😍
🔗 Why now? Read all about it on our website: www.solvetheschoolrun.org/streetsforkids
January 22, 2026 at 7:28 PM
📣 London parents - here's how to make your child's journey to school safer.
📅 NOW is the time to act!
🤸 Support our new #StreetsforKids campaign!
How? Follow us + share this post 😍
🔗 Why now? Read all about it on our website: www.solvetheschoolrun.org/streetsforkids
📅 NOW is the time to act!
🤸 Support our new #StreetsforKids campaign!
How? Follow us + share this post 😍
🔗 Why now? Read all about it on our website: www.solvetheschoolrun.org/streetsforkids
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Hello @solveschoolrun.bsky.social If Islington bans Lime e-bikes it’ll blow a hole in active travel across north / central London. Please spread the word among active parents & call on councillors for pan-London cycle hire access. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
Lime e-bikes: is it the end of the road?
Town Hall chiefs are ‘minded’ not to renew operator’s contract
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Hello @solveschoolrun.bsky.social If Islington bans Lime e-bikes it’ll blow a hole in active travel across north / central London. Please spread the word among active parents & call on councillors for pan-London cycle hire access. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/lime...
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www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lon...
Join us to ride for #StreetsForKids on March 15th 2026 from Camden to Hackney #KidicalMassLond with @ibikelondon.bsky.social @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @zeroemissions.bsky.social LCC Women’s Network, Breathe London, Camden Bike Bus and others!
Join us to ride for #StreetsForKids on March 15th 2026 from Camden to Hackney #KidicalMassLond with @ibikelondon.bsky.social @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @zeroemissions.bsky.social LCC Women’s Network, Breathe London, Camden Bike Bus and others!
January 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lon...
Join us to ride for #StreetsForKids on March 15th 2026 from Camden to Hackney #KidicalMassLond with @ibikelondon.bsky.social @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @zeroemissions.bsky.social LCC Women’s Network, Breathe London, Camden Bike Bus and others!
Join us to ride for #StreetsForKids on March 15th 2026 from Camden to Hackney #KidicalMassLond with @ibikelondon.bsky.social @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @zeroemissions.bsky.social LCC Women’s Network, Breathe London, Camden Bike Bus and others!