Wandsworth Living Streets
@wandsworthls.bsky.social
Campaigning for safe, attractive & enjoyable streets across the London Borough of Wandsworth
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The junction between Lytton Grove and West Hill in Putney is now 9th in the LCC most dangerous junctions list after a serious incident last year and numerous near-misses over the years - but Wandsworth Council has not acted to improve it. Call on the mayor to take action: action.lcc.org.uk/junctions
November 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The junction between Lytton Grove and West Hill in Putney is now 9th in the LCC most dangerous junctions list after a serious incident last year and numerous near-misses over the years - but Wandsworth Council has not acted to improve it. Call on the mayor to take action: action.lcc.org.uk/junctions
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inflation only. And the Chancellor might not press ahead with this, so watch out for her (or him) when it comes to the Spring statement.
Here's why fuel prices and the EV pay-per-mile should be higher
rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
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Here's why fuel prices and the EV pay-per-mile should be higher
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“Dear Rachel Reeves…”: An open letter to the Chancellor on why she should increase the price of driving in her Budget 2025.
Dear Chancellor, Please consider the increases in the financial costs of driving described below in your Autumn Budget 2025 for the following reasons: Raising significant much-needed revenue for th…
rdrf.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
inflation only. And the Chancellor might not press ahead with this, so watch out for her (or him) when it comes to the Spring statement.
Here's why fuel prices and the EV pay-per-mile should be higher
rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
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Here's why fuel prices and the EV pay-per-mile should be higher
rdrf.org.uk/2025/11/17/d...
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serious environmental (global and local) and public health damage. Also, the absence of raising the price of diesel and petrol means less uptake of EVs and revenue from the paltry 3p per mile charged. The fuel duty freeze will end next Spring, but this will just mean an increase in line with
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November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
serious environmental (global and local) and public health damage. Also, the absence of raising the price of diesel and petrol means less uptake of EVs and revenue from the paltry 3p per mile charged. The fuel duty freeze will end next Spring, but this will just mean an increase in line with
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As feared, the Chancellor has not raised the financial costs of driving to drivers.
I note that media commentary indicates that to do so would be "political suicide" - which reminds me of my mentor Professor John Adams saying that the alternative was actual suicide - or at least serious
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I note that media commentary indicates that to do so would be "political suicide" - which reminds me of my mentor Professor John Adams saying that the alternative was actual suicide - or at least serious
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November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As feared, the Chancellor has not raised the financial costs of driving to drivers.
I note that media commentary indicates that to do so would be "political suicide" - which reminds me of my mentor Professor John Adams saying that the alternative was actual suicide - or at least serious
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I note that media commentary indicates that to do so would be "political suicide" - which reminds me of my mentor Professor John Adams saying that the alternative was actual suicide - or at least serious
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Is this the first council ever to have taken 'social safety' into account when designing and consulting on a new cycle route ?
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Calling @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network !!
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Calling @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network !!
a woman is making a funny face while wearing a white shirt .
Alt: a woman is saying Whaaaaaat in disbelief
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November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Is this the first council ever to have taken 'social safety' into account when designing and consulting on a new cycle route ?
maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...
Calling @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network !!
maidavaleregentsparkcycleway.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...
Calling @londoncycling.bsky.social Women's Network !!
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Big news from Wales.
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Written Statement: Side Road Zebra Crossings in Wales | GOV.WALES
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
www.gov.wales
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Big news from Wales.
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
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Our Head of Campaigns @psimonk.bsky.social quoted in this 👇
New stats on soaring cycle trips are great, but...
“Until every borough gets with the programme, cycling’s potential in London will remain ...restricted to the fast, fit and fearless"
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New stats on soaring cycle trips are great, but...
“Until every borough gets with the programme, cycling’s potential in London will remain ...restricted to the fast, fit and fearless"
zagdaily.com/places/cycle...
Cycle journeys soar 43% in London since 2019
Cycle journeys in London have surged by 43% since 2019, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed.
zagdaily.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Our Head of Campaigns @psimonk.bsky.social quoted in this 👇
New stats on soaring cycle trips are great, but...
“Until every borough gets with the programme, cycling’s potential in London will remain ...restricted to the fast, fit and fearless"
zagdaily.com/places/cycle...
New stats on soaring cycle trips are great, but...
“Until every borough gets with the programme, cycling’s potential in London will remain ...restricted to the fast, fit and fearless"
zagdaily.com/places/cycle...
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Here's a chance to say that we measured the likely noise impacts of EVs as far back as 2016. We concluded - choosing our words very carefully - that EVs would likely make road noise "less bad" journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
A quiet EV upside the FT highlights: less noise.
Cities like Beijing and Shanghai are already seeing calmer, quieter streets—and better sleep—as EV adoption rises.
EVs are notably quieter at low speeds, though tyre noise dominates above ~50 km/h.
Cities like Beijing and Shanghai are already seeing calmer, quieter streets—and better sleep—as EV adoption rises.
EVs are notably quieter at low speeds, though tyre noise dominates above ~50 km/h.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Here's a chance to say that we measured the likely noise impacts of EVs as far back as 2016. We concluded - choosing our words very carefully - that EVs would likely make road noise "less bad" journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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Someone should provide them a copy of Inclusive Mobility as a Christmas gift.
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Someone should provide them a copy of Inclusive Mobility as a Christmas gift.
Distinguishing between adults' wants and children's needs would be a good step forward in Wandsworth (and other) Council policymaking on the design and management of our streets.
The desires of non-local adults driving are put firmly above the safety of local primary school children walking to school
Even in London where councils have all the powers they need to eliminate pavement parking (and have done since 1978), many councils actively enable pavement driving - this is our walk to school #wandsworth @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @wandsworthls.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Distinguishing between adults' wants and children's needs would be a good step forward in Wandsworth (and other) Council policymaking on the design and management of our streets.
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In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
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The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 29th November, in six locations around #Wandsworth, including #Tooting.
More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days
More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 29th November, in six locations around #Wandsworth, including #Tooting.
More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days
More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days
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Work has begun on creating a permanently pedestrianised community space on Totterdown Street in #Tooting, between St Cyprian’s Street and Blakenham Road, just outside the Tooting Market entrance.
Work is expected to be completed on the 23rd February, 2026. We'll keep you updated on its progress.
Work is expected to be completed on the 23rd February, 2026. We'll keep you updated on its progress.
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Work has begun on creating a permanently pedestrianised community space on Totterdown Street in #Tooting, between St Cyprian’s Street and Blakenham Road, just outside the Tooting Market entrance.
Work is expected to be completed on the 23rd February, 2026. We'll keep you updated on its progress.
Work is expected to be completed on the 23rd February, 2026. We'll keep you updated on its progress.
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In the November edition of Highways Magazine, @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social reflects on the good news that walking rates seem to have stabilised since Covid and they have increased after a decline of a few years.
Digital edition here:
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Digital edition here:
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November 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In the November edition of Highways Magazine, @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social reflects on the good news that walking rates seem to have stabilised since Covid and they have increased after a decline of a few years.
Digital edition here:
edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader...
Digital edition here:
edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader...
(Long past) Time to activate Wandsworth Walking & Cycling Strategy's commitment to review pavement parking in the borough.
The desires of non-local adults driving are put firmly above the safety of local primary school children walking to school
Even in London where councils have all the powers they need to eliminate pavement parking (and have done since 1978), many councils actively enable pavement driving - this is our walk to school #wandsworth @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @wandsworthls.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
(Long past) Time to activate Wandsworth Walking & Cycling Strategy's commitment to review pavement parking in the borough.
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The desires of non-local adults driving are put firmly above the safety of local primary school children walking to school
Even in London where councils have all the powers they need to eliminate pavement parking (and have done since 1978), many councils actively enable pavement driving - this is our walk to school #wandsworth @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @wandsworthls.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The desires of non-local adults driving are put firmly above the safety of local primary school children walking to school
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Primary school children should be able to walk to school safely & independently. Road danger reduction has been raised with our local Labour councillors repeatedly, but it's not a nettle they are willing to grasp. With a little thought & care, we will make our streets safer for everyone.
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Primary school children should be able to walk to school safely & independently. Road danger reduction has been raised with our local Labour councillors repeatedly, but it's not a nettle they are willing to grasp. With a little thought & care, we will make our streets safer for everyone.
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Even in London where councils have all the powers they need to eliminate pavement parking (and have done since 1978), many councils actively enable pavement driving - this is our walk to school #wandsworth @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @wandsworthls.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Even in London where councils have all the powers they need to eliminate pavement parking (and have done since 1978), many councils actively enable pavement driving - this is our walk to school #wandsworth @solveschoolrun.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @wandsworthls.bsky.social
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The most perverse thing about the fuel duty freeze is it has repeatedly - by removing investment in alternatives to the failing model of cars in busy cities - failed to make transport faster, cheaper or easier.
And despite the political debate on it, people still think fuel is too expensive.
And despite the political debate on it, people still think fuel is too expensive.
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The most perverse thing about the fuel duty freeze is it has repeatedly - by removing investment in alternatives to the failing model of cars in busy cities - failed to make transport faster, cheaper or easier.
And despite the political debate on it, people still think fuel is too expensive.
And despite the political debate on it, people still think fuel is too expensive.
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I can't get over this wicked allocation of urban public space
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I can't get over this wicked allocation of urban public space
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Take the "evidence" that underpins large swathes of traffic engineering. PV2 anyone?
Expect normal people in all walks of life to believe pseudoscience, paranormal claims, and conspiracy theories. Most people do! But everyone’s different too. One might believe in ghosts, but not Bigfoot, or vice versa. Some people believe a ton such claims, some only believe one or two. Zero is rare
November 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Take the "evidence" that underpins large swathes of traffic engineering. PV2 anyone?
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Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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“The simple act of walking plays an indispensable part in the transport system of any town. There is nothing fanciful in this statement. Walking accounts for many medium-distance movements…”
Taken from the Buchanan Report 1963 ⬇️
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Taken from the Buchanan Report 1963 ⬇️
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November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
“The simple act of walking plays an indispensable part in the transport system of any town. There is nothing fanciful in this statement. Walking accounts for many medium-distance movements…”
Taken from the Buchanan Report 1963 ⬇️
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Taken from the Buchanan Report 1963 ⬇️
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Today marks the 5th anniversary of the end of the consultation on pavement parking, carried out under the last government.
We've seen no action when it comes to standing up for people walking and wheeling, who are unable to go about their daily lives safely and easily.
We've seen no action when it comes to standing up for people walking and wheeling, who are unable to go about their daily lives safely and easily.
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Today marks the 5th anniversary of the end of the consultation on pavement parking, carried out under the last government.
We've seen no action when it comes to standing up for people walking and wheeling, who are unable to go about their daily lives safely and easily.
We've seen no action when it comes to standing up for people walking and wheeling, who are unable to go about their daily lives safely and easily.
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Popularity of dockless bikes achieving policy aim of increased physical activity for Londoners. Councillors please seize the chance to support the health & wellbeing of residents & users by enabling safer streets & better parking solutions in every borough. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Easy riders: Dockless e-bikes responsible for one in 10 cycle trips in London
Five per cent of all journeys in the capital are now made by bike
www.standard.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Popularity of dockless bikes achieving policy aim of increased physical activity for Londoners. Councillors please seize the chance to support the health & wellbeing of residents & users by enabling safer streets & better parking solutions in every borough. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...