Wandsworth Living Streets
@wandsworthls.bsky.social
Campaigning for safe, attractive & enjoyable streets across the London Borough of Wandsworth
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Since 2018, the average width of new models on sale in UK has risen from 182cm to 187.5cm, according to data from Thatcham Research – an organisation that evaluates new cars on behalf of the insurance industry. The average weight has increased from 1,365kg to 1,592kg
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Since 2018, the average width of new models on sale in UK has risen from 182cm to 187.5cm, according to data from Thatcham Research – an organisation that evaluates new cars on behalf of the insurance industry. The average weight has increased from 1,365kg to 1,592kg
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45 minute timelapse of Vredenburg in Utrecht, which can only be used by people on public transport, walking or cycling. Buses do not get delayed in queues or behind people cycling and people cycling are kept safe. You get safer cycling, faster transit, quieter streets, and a city that actually works
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
45 minute timelapse of Vredenburg in Utrecht, which can only be used by people on public transport, walking or cycling. Buses do not get delayed in queues or behind people cycling and people cycling are kept safe. You get safer cycling, faster transit, quieter streets, and a city that actually works
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Today's BBC #Carspreading article takes a good look at the issue of the rise of the SUV, with reasons and solutions, but doesn't mention #RoadDanger at all. Children are 82% more likely to suffer fatal injuries in an SUV collision than one involving a car. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today's BBC #Carspreading article takes a good look at the issue of the rise of the SUV, with reasons and solutions, but doesn't mention #RoadDanger at all. Children are 82% more likely to suffer fatal injuries in an SUV collision than one involving a car. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Accessible design makes travel better for everyone. For disabled people, it's essential. From working lifts to accessible loos, without it we are locked out of everyday life. That's why we need accessible transport everywhere, so no-one is left behind.
#IDDP25
#IDDP25
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Accessible design makes travel better for everyone. For disabled people, it's essential. From working lifts to accessible loos, without it we are locked out of everyday life. That's why we need accessible transport everywhere, so no-one is left behind.
#IDDP25
#IDDP25
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The BBC says there is a “safety debate”.
There’s not really a debate if you a pedestrian.
Research: “children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.”
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
There’s not really a debate if you a pedestrian.
Research: “children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.”
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Being hit by an SUV increases the likelihood of death or serious injury | LSHTM
The likelihood of a pedestrian or cyclist being fatally injured is 44% higher if they are hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) or light truck vehicle (LTV) compared with smaller passenger cars, new
www.lshtm.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The BBC says there is a “safety debate”.
There’s not really a debate if you a pedestrian.
Research: “children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.”
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
There’s not really a debate if you a pedestrian.
Research: “children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.”
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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Want to see an end to pavement parking? So do we!
Your gift to the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge will go twice as far in campaigning against pavement parking, with every donation doubled.
Donate and advocate for better, safer streets for all https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
Your gift to the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge will go twice as far in campaigning against pavement parking, with every donation doubled.
Donate and advocate for better, safer streets for all https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Want to see an end to pavement parking? So do we!
Your gift to the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge will go twice as far in campaigning against pavement parking, with every donation doubled.
Donate and advocate for better, safer streets for all https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
Your gift to the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge will go twice as far in campaigning against pavement parking, with every donation doubled.
Donate and advocate for better, safer streets for all https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
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‘Profit margins are generally much higher on larger cars with higher price points’ AKA car companies profit from externalising the massive costs and harms of their strategy onto society. This needs to be stopped.
December 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM
‘Profit margins are generally much higher on larger cars with higher price points’ AKA car companies profit from externalising the massive costs and harms of their strategy onto society. This needs to be stopped.
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Apparently you need a massive 3t SUV to carry kids and dogs.
Whatever happened to estate cars?
UK needs a weight and size tax on these behemoths as the biggest thing most carry is their owners ego.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Whatever happened to estate cars?
UK needs a weight and size tax on these behemoths as the biggest thing most carry is their owners ego.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Apparently you need a massive 3t SUV to carry kids and dogs.
Whatever happened to estate cars?
UK needs a weight and size tax on these behemoths as the biggest thing most carry is their owners ego.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Whatever happened to estate cars?
UK needs a weight and size tax on these behemoths as the biggest thing most carry is their owners ego.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
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The next in a series of blog posts about our work with @robertweetman.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy on pedestrian friendly side road junction design.
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
Factors in pedestrian-friendliness
A mini-manual describing the many features/factors that affect pedestrians at a side road junction.
robertweetman.wordpress.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The next in a series of blog posts about our work with @robertweetman.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy on pedestrian friendly side road junction design.
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
In this post, Robert takes a deeper dive into the factors which influence pedestrian friendliness.
robertweetman.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/f...
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Good news. This was one of the priority junctions that we identified needed improving for pedestrians back when I worked at @livingstreets.bsky.social in 2008!
Good progress being made on the new pedestrian crossings on the A2 at Blackheath.
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Good news. This was one of the priority junctions that we identified needed improving for pedestrians back when I worked at @livingstreets.bsky.social in 2008!
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Building bike lanes in a city as old as London can be complicated. You never know what's under London's roads & pavements.
We've found old pipes, cables & utilities, bones, buildings, archaeology & more.
Here we're looking at drainage solutions for the new Nine Elms bike lanes.
We've found old pipes, cables & utilities, bones, buildings, archaeology & more.
Here we're looking at drainage solutions for the new Nine Elms bike lanes.
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Building bike lanes in a city as old as London can be complicated. You never know what's under London's roads & pavements.
We've found old pipes, cables & utilities, bones, buildings, archaeology & more.
Here we're looking at drainage solutions for the new Nine Elms bike lanes.
We've found old pipes, cables & utilities, bones, buildings, archaeology & more.
Here we're looking at drainage solutions for the new Nine Elms bike lanes.
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The Big Give is live! Double your donation – at no extra cost to you – and help fund the future of our streets this #GivingTuesday
Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Big Give is live! Double your donation – at no extra cost to you – and help fund the future of our streets this #GivingTuesday
Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006Tk2QYAS
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Why is Wandsworth left behind? We need safe cycle spaces too! @london.gov.uk @wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Why is Wandsworth left behind? We need safe cycle spaces too! @london.gov.uk @wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
"To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to the third cycling and walking investment strategy, published on 3 November, what is their target reduction in the rate of cyclists and pedestrians killed and seriously injured."
A question on #CyclingAndPedestrians #Injuries tabled by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 18-11-2025 has been answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-18/HL12035
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to the third cycling and walking investment strategy, published on 3 November, what is their target reduction in the rate of cyclists and pedestrians killed and seriously injured."
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Hey, physics and biomechanics operate 24/7 @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social not just at school drop off and collection times. They also operate all the way to and from school too, as well as everywhere else.
A question on #SpeedLimits #Schools tabled by Baroness Pidgeon on 17-11-2025 has been answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-17/HL12003
December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hey, physics and biomechanics operate 24/7 @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social not just at school drop off and collection times. They also operate all the way to and from school too, as well as everywhere else.
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Generally TfL do a pretty good job but they (and boroughs) haven't done enough to support car clubs in London. This is really bad news - for Zipcar's employees, users and London public more generally if it leads to more car ownership and more car journeys.
Zipcar's UK closure is devastating loss to shared economy, and to those of us who used it to avoid ever owning a car.
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Zipcar, world’s biggest car-sharing company, to close UK operation
Move by firm, owned by US group Avis Budget, will remove access to shared fleet across London at end of year
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Generally TfL do a pretty good job but they (and boroughs) haven't done enough to support car clubs in London. This is really bad news - for Zipcar's employees, users and London public more generally if it leads to more car ownership and more car journeys.
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Not sure what we will do, but having very local access to Zipcar was a core part of our decision to sell our own car.
Zipcar's UK closure is devastating loss to shared economy, and to those of us who used it to avoid ever owning a car.
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Zipcar, world’s biggest car-sharing company, to close UK operation
Move by firm, owned by US group Avis Budget, will remove access to shared fleet across London at end of year
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Not sure what we will do, but having very local access to Zipcar was a core part of our decision to sell our own car.
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This may well prove to be a boost for @pedalme.bsky.social & Zedify etc. But it also clearly is going to be a boost for private motor vehicle ownership & therefore use in London. Really hope others step in to provide this kind of service...
Zipcar is shutting down its UK operations, basically the only car club that worked in London. Massive kick to anyone who tries to live in capital without owning a car. Having been a customer for 17 years and used Zipvans to move house repeatedly, this is.... very bad! (Zipcar is owned by Avis)
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This may well prove to be a boost for @pedalme.bsky.social & Zedify etc. But it also clearly is going to be a boost for private motor vehicle ownership & therefore use in London. Really hope others step in to provide this kind of service...
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Not too late to join our FREE webinar this Wednesday lunchtime! Hear from Cllrs @edwardlamb.bsky.social and @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social on actions councils are taking to restore children's freedom, as well as 'big picture' stuff from us. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
Restoring children's freedom to play out: let's seize the moment
Society is waking up to children's right and need to play out; councils and orgs around the UK are taking action, come and get inspired !
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Not too late to join our FREE webinar this Wednesday lunchtime! Hear from Cllrs @edwardlamb.bsky.social and @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social on actions councils are taking to restore children's freedom, as well as 'big picture' stuff from us. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
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Car clubs are commercial businesses, so I don't expect them to be subsidized, but I wonder too if boroughs charging £1000+/year per vehicle with the related admin efforts don't help the economics
e.g. RBKC www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-perm...
Compare with TfL charge £140/year for a PH vehicle licence?
e.g. RBKC www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-perm...
Compare with TfL charge £140/year for a PH vehicle licence?
December 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Car clubs are commercial businesses, so I don't expect them to be subsidized, but I wonder too if boroughs charging £1000+/year per vehicle with the related admin efforts don't help the economics
e.g. RBKC www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-perm...
Compare with TfL charge £140/year for a PH vehicle licence?
e.g. RBKC www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-perm...
Compare with TfL charge £140/year for a PH vehicle licence?
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This is bad news for those of us who have given up car ownership.
December 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is bad news for those of us who have given up car ownership.
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Five years of inaction. Now what? 🤷
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
Pavement Parking: An Unhappy Fifth Birthday | Adam Tranter
Five years ago, the Government’s consultation into tackling the scourge of pavement parking closed.
Still, no action. In what is a very unhappy fifth birthday, I joined Ned Boulting, Laura Laker and ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Five years of inaction. Now what? 🤷
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
Living Streets' @tansbraun.bsky.social joined @adamtranter.bsky.social on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social to talk pavement parking https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamtranter_pavement-parking-an-unhappy-fifth-birthday-activity-7400632118323863552-SYUU
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Shaping the next five years: why you should care about the rather lacklustre third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy consultation - and what you can do about it lauralaker.substack.com/p/a-cycling-...
A cycling and walking strategy goes into a bar...
And gets a bit of a pep talk
lauralaker.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Shaping the next five years: why you should care about the rather lacklustre third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy consultation - and what you can do about it lauralaker.substack.com/p/a-cycling-...
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Debate summary from House of Commons library briefing: researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CB...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Debate summary from House of Commons library briefing: researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CB...