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Better Ealing Streets
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Our campaigning goals go hand in hand:

Make our streets safer and easier to get around by walking, cycling, or wheeling.

Reduce reliance on private cars by making alternatives more appealing and practical.​

👉 https://www.betterealingstreets.org.uk/
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When School Streets and "nice problems to have" meet...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Local mum Ashleigh Heathfield said the roads are "definitely quieter" but the pathways are "a lot busier". "We're constantly trying to move out of the way of everyone. The paths just aren't wide enough to fit everyone coming down," she said.
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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We're really chuffed to be alongside these amazing groups on this leaflet.

For more inspiration and practical guidance, @mumsforlungs.bsky.social have brilliant advice on how to get one started in your area

www.mumsforlungs.org/about-school...
📢 Flyer Summary: Safer Streets Initiative Ealing Council is proposing a School Street for Fielding Primary School to enhance safety and reduce traffic stress. The flyer encourages residents to complete a brief survey by Sunday, 13 July, to show support. 🔹 Why support it? - Safer and calmer roads - Less stressful school runs - Positive endorsements from a deputy head, pupil, and parent 🔹 How to participate: - Use the QR code or visit www.dub.sh/SaferFielding 🔹 Backed by: - Parents for Future West London - Friends of the Earth Ealing - Better Ealing Streets - Ealing Cycling Campaign - Mums for Lungs - Ealing Transition - Living Streets Group Ealing 💬 “Small changes make a big difference”—let’s show Ealing Council that Northfields cares!
July 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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A diagram of how safer streets lead to cleaner air and safer streets
June 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Despite the barracking, name calling, threats and abuse, clean air campaigners need to keep campaigning.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Less safe steets => more car use => less active travel => less clean air - a vicious spiral Safer steets => more active travel => less car use => cleaner air - a virtuous cycle
June 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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See quoted tweet for what @tomflood.bsky.social is describing here.
pros and cons list of Putting in protected mobility lanesPros reduce fatalities, reduce injuries, more people biking, less pollution, economic boost, less congestion, healthier population, kids biking/rolling to school, safer sidewalks, helps address the climate emergency, increase active transportation, more inclusive spaces. Cons: A driver might get mad.
March 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate? Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority
March 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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The entire argument summed up in just one simple exchange.
A screen grab of the quoted thread.
February 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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If you cycle, do drivers cut across you less frequently?
October 29, 2024 at 10:52 PM
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As a pedestrian crossing a side road, are drivers and cyclists giving way to you more frequently?
October 29, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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It's nearly 3 years since changes were made to the Highway Code to protect the most vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists.



How effective do you think it's been so far?
October 29, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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✅ Support the Boston Road pavement and cycle track plans in Hanwell, Ealing

Help Protect vulnerable Kids, Older people, Walkers, Wheelers and Cyclists 🛴👨🏻‍🦽🚲🚶🏽‍♀️
👉https://ealing.gov.uk/info/201042/current_consultations/3390/boston_road_highway_improvements

Ends Friday 18th Oct

#ActiveTravel #Ealing
October 12, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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Swap Congestion for Connection! 🤝

To mark World Car Free Day enjoy a day of free family and community fun in Bond Street in #Ealing Broadway.

Organised by @EalingCouncil, explore stalls from local businesses, family activities and games on the green.

Midday to 5pm, Sunday 22nd September
Bond Street in Ealing, West London, with text promoting World Car Free day at this location on 22nd September
September 20, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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This year’s Ealing BEAT is packed with with over 230 artists across 69 venues, the majority of which are just 15 minutes walk from transport connections, or 15 minutes by bike from Ealing.

14-15th and 21-22nd September

ealingbeat.org.uk
A map showing Ealing BEAT locations overlayed with walking times
September 13, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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Sunday 22nd September is #WorldCarFree day 🌍

🪙Cheaper 💟Healthier 🌿Greener 🤝Friendlier 👧Safer. Discover the benefits of walking and wheeling at betterealingstreets.org.uk/ 🛴🦽👟

💡Follow us for tips to fewer car trips in #Ealing

#ActiveTravel #CycleToSchoolWeek #CarFreeDay
Photos of a person cycling and a multi-generational family walking in Ealing to promote World Car Free Day on 22nd September
September 10, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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We are Better Ealing Streets.

We believe our streets and community spaces can be even more healthy, safe and enjoyable for all ages and abilities.
A community street.
December 13, 2023 at 9:03 PM