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A nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys.

OUR MISSION

To achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.

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The Pedestrian Pound

New for 2024, this third edition makes the economic case for investing in better streets for walking and wheeling.

Pedestrian Pound

All walks of life

This hub page brings together stories and research that we hope can help us work towards more inclusive streets for all.

All Walks of Life

WOW Top Ten

See who placed on the WOW Top Ten leaderboards for autumn 2024!

WOW Top Ten

Our first steps for child-friendly streets

We’re calling on the new UK Government to provide safe walking routes to school, with an urgent end to pavement parking.

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Living Streets and Elmer

Discover the joys of walking with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Stop the cuts

Scottish Government has announced cuts to active travel funding, risking their road safety and clean air targets.

Ask your MSP to stand up for walking

THE 20MPH LIMIT IS WORKING - DON'T BACK OUT NOW

Welsh Government has indicated there will be changes to the 20mph default speed limit.

Wales 20mph

Transport Secretary unveils vision for integrated transport

Our comment as Louise Haigh MP outlines her vision for a new Integrated National Transport Strategy.

28 Nov 2024

Louise Haigh MP and other special guests join Sheffield pupils

Louise Haigh MP joined pupils from her Sheffield Heeley constituency (Friday 22 November) to celebrate the steps they are taking to get more active.

22 Nov 2024

Walk to School

Pedestrians spend more, new report reveals

Living Streets launches its updated Pedestrian Pound report, showing the correlation between walkable places and thriving business.

14 Nov 2024

Ken Skates MS and pupils step up for active travel

Ken Skates MS met children from his Clwyd South constituency today (Friday 8 November) as they walked to school.

08 Nov 2024

John Griffiths MS joins pupils on the walk to school

John Griffiths MS met children from his Newport East constituency today (Friday 25 October) to celebrate International Walk to School Month.

25 Oct 2024

Hull pupils step up for new challenge

Councillor Mark Ieronimo met schoolchildren in Hull today (Friday 25 October) to celebrate International Walk to School Month.

25 Oct 2024

Birmingham pupils step up for active travel

Pupils from Lea Forest Academy in Birmingham had a special tour of West Midland Combined Authority offices last week (11 October) as part of International Walk to School Month.

11 Oct 2024

Children take to their feet this International Walk to School Month

Families encouraged to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October.

01 Oct 2024

Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans - comment

The Mayor of London and Government have announced bold plans to transform Oxford Street (17 September 2024).

17 Sep 2024

Living Streets Cymru applauds the success of 20mph speed limits one year on

Living Streets Cymru is celebrating a year since legislation was introduced to reduce speed limits in Wales.

16 Sep 2024

Wales