Mill Road 4 People
@millroad4people.bsky.social
A community group with over 1,100 signed up Cambridge residents and businesses, all working on a non-partisan basis to get the best Mill Road for everyone.
Please sign the petition to Cambs County Council to transform Mill Road!
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Please sign the petition to Cambs County Council to transform Mill Road!
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
In July 2022, the County Council committed to develop a public realm improvement scheme for Mill Road.
We know that a scheme will benefit both local residents and traders, and have substantial local support.
So where is it? Please sign the petition!
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
We know that a scheme will benefit both local residents and traders, and have substantial local support.
So where is it? Please sign the petition!
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
ePetitions > Commit to transforming the pedestrian experience along the whole of Mill Road
tinyurl.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
In July 2022, the County Council committed to develop a public realm improvement scheme for Mill Road.
We know that a scheme will benefit both local residents and traders, and have substantial local support.
So where is it? Please sign the petition!
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
We know that a scheme will benefit both local residents and traders, and have substantial local support.
So where is it? Please sign the petition!
tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
March town centre has recently benefitted from a multi-£m facelift. We went along to see how they'd done it, and found some lessons for Mill Road...
millroad4people.org/2025/09/03/p...
millroad4people.org/2025/09/03/p...
Public Investment in March - Mill Road 4 People
March town centre has benefitted from a major facelift. We visited in August and found lots of interest for both us and Mill Road planners
millroad4people.org
September 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
March town centre has recently benefitted from a multi-£m facelift. We went along to see how they'd done it, and found some lessons for Mill Road...
millroad4people.org/2025/09/03/p...
millroad4people.org/2025/09/03/p...
This sounds great!
www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events/mill-...
www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events/mill-...
Mill Road Through Space And Time
For Open Cambridge 2025 we have a talk that combines newly filmed drone footage of Mill Road, our collection of historical photos from sources such as the Cambridgeshire Collection, and the stories
www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk
August 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This sounds great!
www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events/mill-...
www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events/mill-...
MR4P with Cllr Jan French & Matt Wright (project manager) on Thursday in March town centre. We learnt loads about the £multi-million pound public realm transformation there. Takeaway #1: strong political leadership required!
@richardhowitt.bsky.social @darren-green.bsky.social
@richardhowitt.bsky.social @darren-green.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
MR4P with Cllr Jan French & Matt Wright (project manager) on Thursday in March town centre. We learnt loads about the £multi-million pound public realm transformation there. Takeaway #1: strong political leadership required!
@richardhowitt.bsky.social @darren-green.bsky.social
@richardhowitt.bsky.social @darren-green.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the lovely people in Love Mill Road for the excellent Summer Shindig they put on in Romsey Rec on Sunday. We know it will have taken a lot of hard work to put it together.
July 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Huge thanks to the lovely people in Love Mill Road for the excellent Summer Shindig they put on in Romsey Rec on Sunday. We know it will have taken a lot of hard work to put it together.
Blue badge holders are exempt from Mill Road bridge motor vehicle restrictions.
But this is just a small part of what's required to enable disabled people's mobility
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/report-sugge...
@greatercambs.bsky.social
@alexbeckett.bsky.social
But this is just a small part of what's required to enable disabled people's mobility
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/report-sugge...
@greatercambs.bsky.social
@alexbeckett.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Blue badge holders are exempt from Mill Road bridge motor vehicle restrictions.
But this is just a small part of what's required to enable disabled people's mobility
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/report-sugge...
@greatercambs.bsky.social
@alexbeckett.bsky.social
But this is just a small part of what's required to enable disabled people's mobility
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/report-sugge...
@greatercambs.bsky.social
@alexbeckett.bsky.social
We'd love to see more zebra crossing and raised tables (the bits that continue the pavement over the road). @transportforall.org.uk has shown these would benefit disabled people hugely, but if we reasonably adjust our streets, everyone benefits.
www.transportforall.org.uk/news/transfo...
www.transportforall.org.uk/news/transfo...
Transforming Mobility research calls for new zebra crossings - Transport for All
The Transforming Mobility report says introducing zebra crossings on side roads will increase disabled pedestrian’s safety
www.transportforall.org.uk
July 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
We'd love to see more zebra crossing and raised tables (the bits that continue the pavement over the road). @transportforall.org.uk has shown these would benefit disabled people hugely, but if we reasonably adjust our streets, everyone benefits.
www.transportforall.org.uk/news/transfo...
www.transportforall.org.uk/news/transfo...
Judge rejects all four grounds in Emma Rose v Cambs County Council in a definitive judgment - details below...
millroad4people.org/2025/07/08/j...
millroad4people.org/2025/07/08/j...
Judge rejects claim bridge restrictions illegal - Mill Road 4 People
A High Court judgment issued today re the case against Cambs County Council and the Mill Road Bridge TRO has seen all 4 grounds dismissed...
millroad4people.org
July 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Judge rejects all four grounds in Emma Rose v Cambs County Council in a definitive judgment - details below...
millroad4people.org/2025/07/08/j...
millroad4people.org/2025/07/08/j...
12 mayors commit themselves to a 'national active travel network', including our own Paul Bristow 💙. This is brilliant. We have at least four primary schools within walking distance of Mill Road.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Twelve of England’s regional mayors back plan to create ‘national active travel network’
Exclusive: Unprecedented move to focus initially on helping children to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely
www.theguardian.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
12 mayors commit themselves to a 'national active travel network', including our own Paul Bristow 💙. This is brilliant. We have at least four primary schools within walking distance of Mill Road.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A damning pair of charts.
People on lowest incomes own FIVE TIMES fewer cars than the richest do.
Meanwhile kids in most deprived areas are FIVE TIMES more likely to be injured by cars.
People on lowest incomes own FIVE TIMES fewer cars than the richest do.
Meanwhile kids in most deprived areas are FIVE TIMES more likely to be injured by cars.
June 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A damning pair of charts.
People on lowest incomes own FIVE TIMES fewer cars than the richest do.
Meanwhile kids in most deprived areas are FIVE TIMES more likely to be injured by cars.
People on lowest incomes own FIVE TIMES fewer cars than the richest do.
Meanwhile kids in most deprived areas are FIVE TIMES more likely to be injured by cars.
Yesterday the High Court heard from both sides in the Mill Road Bridge TRO legal challenge. Some supporters of a low-traffic Mill Road were observing in court, and this summary is based on the notes made by one of them.. millroad4people.org/2025/06/10/m...
mill road bridge tro legal challenge - court report - Mill Road 4 People
Earlier today the High Court heard case AC-2024-LON-003835 – Emma Rose vs Cambridgeshire County Council before Mrs Justice Lang DBE. Emma Rose (the claimant) was challenging the County Council’s Traff...
millroad4people.org
June 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Yesterday the High Court heard from both sides in the Mill Road Bridge TRO legal challenge. Some supporters of a low-traffic Mill Road were observing in court, and this summary is based on the notes made by one of them.. millroad4people.org/2025/06/10/m...
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🌻 To celebrate #WalkToSchoolWeek, Micro Scooters UK is gifting 10 of their incredibly popular Maxi Micro Scooters, along with a matching safety helmet 🛴🛴🛴
Simply share your #WalkToSchool to enter the prize draw before midnight on Friday 23 May. Good luck! 🍀 tinyurl.com/43jc53wv
Simply share your #WalkToSchool to enter the prize draw before midnight on Friday 23 May. Good luck! 🍀 tinyurl.com/43jc53wv
May 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🌻 To celebrate #WalkToSchoolWeek, Micro Scooters UK is gifting 10 of their incredibly popular Maxi Micro Scooters, along with a matching safety helmet 🛴🛴🛴
Simply share your #WalkToSchool to enter the prize draw before midnight on Friday 23 May. Good luck! 🍀 tinyurl.com/43jc53wv
Simply share your #WalkToSchool to enter the prize draw before midnight on Friday 23 May. Good luck! 🍀 tinyurl.com/43jc53wv
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When streets are safer, communities thrive.
Our new report with @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social - Safer Streets For All - brings these insights together and shows why it’s time for change.
Find the report, new YouGov data & launch video via the link.
www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...
Our new report with @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social - Safer Streets For All - brings these insights together and shows why it’s time for change.
Find the report, new YouGov data & launch video via the link.
www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...
May 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
When streets are safer, communities thrive.
Our new report with @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social - Safer Streets For All - brings these insights together and shows why it’s time for change.
Find the report, new YouGov data & launch video via the link.
www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...
Our new report with @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social - Safer Streets For All - brings these insights together and shows why it’s time for change.
Find the report, new YouGov data & launch video via the link.
www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...
one for CCC, @alexbeckett.bsky.social ?
"Fietsvlonders" are mobile bike platforms designed to turn a car parking spot into urban bike parking. They’re modular, moveable, and cheap, making it easy to test better use of public space. When car storage gets swapped for bikes, entire streets start to feel different.
May 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
one for CCC, @alexbeckett.bsky.social ?
An interesting listen:
sites.libsyn.com/132228/more-...
Good discussion about 'pluralistic ignorance' and the importance of asking the right - often nuanced - questions.
sites.libsyn.com/132228/more-...
Good discussion about 'pluralistic ignorance' and the importance of asking the right - often nuanced - questions.
The War on Cars: More Motornormativity with Marco te Brömmelstroet, aka "The Fietsprofessor"
NOTE: This episode was originally released as a . For more episodes like this, . We're an independent podcast and rely on listener support. Thanks! Marco te Brömmelstroet, also known as "The Fietsprof...
sites.libsyn.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM
An interesting listen:
sites.libsyn.com/132228/more-...
Good discussion about 'pluralistic ignorance' and the importance of asking the right - often nuanced - questions.
sites.libsyn.com/132228/more-...
Good discussion about 'pluralistic ignorance' and the importance of asking the right - often nuanced - questions.
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📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.
“And Breathe Normally”: Impacts of low emission zones on sick leave and mental well-being
Air pollution poses a global concern due to its detrimental effects on climate, healthcare, and human capital accumulation. However, there is limited …
www.sciencedirect.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.
Figures from Mill Road west traffic cameras for April:
2020: 2307 🚶🏼+🚲; 3540 🚙+🚛+🚌
2021: 7317 🚶🏼+🚲; 5801🚙+🚛+🚌
2022: 6313 🚶🏼+🚲; 11395🚙+🚛+🚌
2023: 11356 🚶🏼+🚲; 11184🚙+🚛+🚌
2024: 10815 🚶🏼+🚲; 11147🚙+🚛+🚌
2025: 12539 🚶🏼+🚲; 9244🚙+🚛+🚌
data.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk
2020: 2307 🚶🏼+🚲; 3540 🚙+🚛+🚌
2021: 7317 🚶🏼+🚲; 5801🚙+🚛+🚌
2022: 6313 🚶🏼+🚲; 11395🚙+🚛+🚌
2023: 11356 🚶🏼+🚲; 11184🚙+🚛+🚌
2024: 10815 🚶🏼+🚲; 11147🚙+🚛+🚌
2025: 12539 🚶🏼+🚲; 9244🚙+🚛+🚌
data.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk
Cambridgeshire Insight Open Data
Open Data Portal
data.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk
May 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Figures from Mill Road west traffic cameras for April:
2020: 2307 🚶🏼+🚲; 3540 🚙+🚛+🚌
2021: 7317 🚶🏼+🚲; 5801🚙+🚛+🚌
2022: 6313 🚶🏼+🚲; 11395🚙+🚛+🚌
2023: 11356 🚶🏼+🚲; 11184🚙+🚛+🚌
2024: 10815 🚶🏼+🚲; 11147🚙+🚛+🚌
2025: 12539 🚶🏼+🚲; 9244🚙+🚛+🚌
data.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk
2020: 2307 🚶🏼+🚲; 3540 🚙+🚛+🚌
2021: 7317 🚶🏼+🚲; 5801🚙+🚛+🚌
2022: 6313 🚶🏼+🚲; 11395🚙+🚛+🚌
2023: 11356 🚶🏼+🚲; 11184🚙+🚛+🚌
2024: 10815 🚶🏼+🚲; 11147🚙+🚛+🚌
2025: 12539 🚶🏼+🚲; 9244🚙+🚛+🚌
data.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk
More thoughts on the transformation of Mill Road:
A few days ago, we posted our ideas for improving the streetscape. We talked in human terms, and the pictures show happy people getting on with living. But these streetscape improvement would benefit more species than just the human one, and humans🧵
A few days ago, we posted our ideas for improving the streetscape. We talked in human terms, and the pictures show happy people getting on with living. But these streetscape improvement would benefit more species than just the human one, and humans🧵
April 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
More thoughts on the transformation of Mill Road:
A few days ago, we posted our ideas for improving the streetscape. We talked in human terms, and the pictures show happy people getting on with living. But these streetscape improvement would benefit more species than just the human one, and humans🧵
A few days ago, we posted our ideas for improving the streetscape. We talked in human terms, and the pictures show happy people getting on with living. But these streetscape improvement would benefit more species than just the human one, and humans🧵
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Breaking news! @sportengland.bsky.social's #ActiveLivesSurvey shows that walking for leisure has increased by 6.8%. That's over 3 million adults in England who are walking more! But there’s clearly a need for safer, more pleasant streets, as fewer people are walking for travel. 🚶♂️🚶♀️
April 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Breaking news! @sportengland.bsky.social's #ActiveLivesSurvey shows that walking for leisure has increased by 6.8%. That's over 3 million adults in England who are walking more! But there’s clearly a need for safer, more pleasant streets, as fewer people are walking for travel. 🚶♂️🚶♀️
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This is just brilliant. The thing about well designed walkable, bikeable cities is they are better for everyone, however you get around. It doesn't need to be tribal.
Why Car YouTuber Matt Farah Is Fighting for Walkable Cities
The outspoken host of “The Smoking Tire” videos and podcasts has become an unlikely advocate for urban transportation policy reforms that limit car use.
www.bloomberg.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This is just brilliant. The thing about well designed walkable, bikeable cities is they are better for everyone, however you get around. It doesn't need to be tribal.
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Have you seen the visuals showing what the Bath House Green & Broadway areas of Mill Road could look like as part of a people-focused streetscape?
We’ve worked with @millroad4people.bsky.social & others to begin ideas for next steps: millroad4people.org/2025/03/26/mill-road-transformation-project
We’ve worked with @millroad4people.bsky.social & others to begin ideas for next steps: millroad4people.org/2025/03/26/mill-road-transformation-project
Mill Road transformation project - Mill Road 4 People
This post details ideas for a Mill Road Transformation project. We want to enthuse people about our ideas, and encourage debate & discussion.
millroad4people.org
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Have you seen the visuals showing what the Bath House Green & Broadway areas of Mill Road could look like as part of a people-focused streetscape?
We’ve worked with @millroad4people.bsky.social & others to begin ideas for next steps: millroad4people.org/2025/03/26/mill-road-transformation-project
We’ve worked with @millroad4people.bsky.social & others to begin ideas for next steps: millroad4people.org/2025/03/26/mill-road-transformation-project