Our policies
How we can make streets fitter for walking
We want to reverse the decline in walking. By making streets more suitable for walking and encouraging more people on their feet we can create a walking nation. We work with government to make change happen and work on the ground to get communities walking.
Have a look at the key ways we can get more people walking.
Walking and inequality
Research shows that deprived ethnic minority pedestrians are more than three times more likely to be a casualt…
High Streets
With the UK’s high streets and town centres struggling to adapt to the pace of digital change, a new approach…
Walking and health
Any physical activity is better than none and walking is the easiest way to get started.
Air pollution
Walking is great for your health, but air pollution is putting the public at risk.
Walkable Neighbourhoods
Cities around the world are now competing in terms of liveability. At Living Streets we think this means ensur…
Walking and cycling
We want to see more cycling as well as walking. Both are green, clean and healthy ways of getting around.
Pavement Parking
Parking on pavements is a major concern for our supporters and the general public.
20mph
Our urban areas need more 20mph speed limits to create safer streets, and more vibrant communities where peopl…
Walking to school
Walking to school is good for children’s health and the environment.
Crossings
Everybody should be able to cross the road safely, directly and without delay
