<strong>Rainbow crossings and beyond — street design makes LGBTQIA+ people feel safer</strong>
By Graham Read, Design Manager, and Progress Pride Network co-lead, Sustrans As LGBTQIA+ people, we hide aspects of ourselves, code-switching, behaving, dressing and even walking differently to blend in and not become a target for abuse. We’re often hyper-aware of ourselves, our environment and those around us. I’ve heard it referred to as constantly risk assessing. It’s […]
<strong>Moray Macdonald named as new Chair of Trustees at Sustrans</strong>
Sustrans, the charity making it easier for people to walk, wheel, and cycle, has announced that Moray Macdonald has been selected as its new Chair of Trustees. Moray, who currently sits on the Board, replaces outgoing chair Lynne Berry CBE who is stepping down after four and half years. He brings with him over 25 […]
More than three-quarters of people would support the creation of neighbourhoods that make it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport in Cambridge
A new report produced by national walking and cycling charity Sustrans shows that participation in active travel is still high in Greater Cambridge. It also revealed strong public support for further measures that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling. Sustrans England director Midlands and East, Clare Maltby, said: “Greater Cambridge is cleaner and healthier because it […]
Ban on pavement parking would encourage more people to walk and wheel
A ban on pavement parking would encourage more people to walk and wheel, according to a new report by Sustrans. Its Walking and Cycling Index (formerly Bike Life) is the UK’s biggest ever study of walking, wheeling and cycling. It highlights the issue of pavement parking in urban areas across the UK and Ireland, and […]
People in Wales facing transport poverty reality, says Sustrans report
People across Wales are suffering the effects of transport poverty, according to a new report by Sustrans. Making the Connection, a new report published by Sustrans Cymru, has called for urgent action to aid those most in need of support and frozen out of transport options. Making the Connection outlines the stark reality of unaffordable and […]
Sustrans says ’20-minute’ neighbourhood concept should be ’embedded’ in the local and nation planning system
The 20-minute neighbourhood concept should be embedded at the heart of the planning nationally and locally. That is the opinion of Xavier Brice, Chief Executive Officer of Sustrans, in response to the Queen’s Speech. “With the rising cost of living and worsening inequality, it is critical that the Government is addressing the planning system with […]
Sustrans to launch the Walking and Cycling Index, the first report to include walking data
Sustrans, in partnership with 18 urban areas across the UK and Ireland, is set to launch the Walking and Cycling Index. This is the new name for Bike Life, its assessment of cycling in urban areas that has been running for eight years, and for the first time will include data on walking and wheeling. […]
New report calls for government action to give pavements back to people
A new report, written by Sustrans together with ARUP and Living Streets, calls for Government action to stop cars, cycles and e-scooters encroaching on pavement space. The ‘Walking For everyone’ report, produced by Arup, Living Streets and Sustrans makes a series of recommendations that would ensure pavement space is reserved and maintained for people walking […]
50 historic rail bridges and tunnels could escape National Highways demolition
50 railway structures earmarked for demolition or infilling may now be spared after an independent review found that they could be used within for active travel schemes. The website New Civil Engineer reports a government-ordered review carried out by Sustrans concludes that two-thirds of the 75 structures earmarked by National Highways for demolition or infilling […]
Sustrans appoint James Cleeton as London Director
Sustrans has announced that James Cleeton is its new London Director, following an extensive recruitment and selection process. Mr Cleeton most recently held the post of Sustrans Interim London Director and was formerly our England South Director. He’s been a Sustrans colleague since 2012 and brings 20 years’ worth of experience in the environmental sector. As Director […]