Great news: TfL has confirmed this change to the 603 bus route starting from Monday 5 January 🎉 • The 15:30 departure from Muswell Hill will now depart at 16:00. • The 16:20 departure from Swiss Cottage will now depart at 17:00.

Big cheers for Camden Council! 🏆 Winner of the London Cycling Campaign Awards 2025 for Active & Inclusive Travel 🙌 Bold schemes, everyday cycling, and streets that work for everyone. Proof that when councils commit, communities thrive. 💚🚴‍♀️ #Cycling #ActiveTravel #InclusiveStreets #LondonCycling

📬 Our latest newsletter is out! 😊 A quick roundup of the events we’ve been part of, work in schools, campaigns we’ve supported, and the impact already happening. Have a read 👇 👉 mailchi.mp/e86225745359...

🚶‍♀️🚲 London’s low-traffic neighbourhoods are saving lives. Full stop. New data shows a more than 33% drop in deaths and serious injuries on roads with low-traffic zones. That’s real impact—fewer deaths, safer streets, and healthier communities.

NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months In its first six months, New York City’s controversial congestion pricing scheme has reduced air pollution by 22% in the toll zone, while improving air quality across the entire metropolitan region. airqualitynews.com/cars-freight...

What a great evening in London! Campaigning for active travel and clean air can feel tough at times, but hearing an inspiring panel of women share the impact of their work was a real boost. Feeling re-energised! 💚🚲✨

We are so grateful to be one of the recipients of the Share the Joy grant! 🎉 We’ll be using it to help more families try cargo bikes for school runs (and beyond!) 🚲💪 Many thanks to @londoncycling.bsky.social @limebike.bsky.social @loudmobility.bsky.social

Want to be happier? Drive less! (Now backed by research! 😊 ) #ActiveTravel

"The researchers estimated that if all SUVs were replaced with passenger cars,[...] the number of child pedestrians and cyclists killed in car crashes would decrease by 27 per cent in the USA and by 14 per cent in Europe."

How to ride a bike with a Christmas tree. momentummag.com/bike-christm...

If only the pros outweighed the cons.

Thinking of cycling your kids to school? Check out this map created by @camdencyclists.bsky.social showing all the existing protected cycle routes in @camdencouncil.bsky.social ! 😊🚴🚴🚴 #ActiveTravel #backtoschool #AirQuality camdencyclists.org.uk/routes/camde...

Great to see the 2025 budget keep the Cycle to Work scheme in place! It matters: every £1 invested in cycling and walking brings nearly £6 in benefits: better public health, stronger local high streets, and more vibrant communities. Let’s keep backing active travel. 💚🚲

Air pollution was linked to around 2,500 prematures deaths in Nairobi in 2019 and PM2.5 levels were four times higher than WHO guidelines. The capital city has launched a new action plan to tackle the problem 👇 airqualitynews.com/headlines/na... #pollution #news #Kenya #AirQuality #climatecrisis

"Overall air pollution concentrations have fallen by 65% in central London since 2016, 53% in inner London and 45% in outer London." #AirQuality #AirPollution www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🌍🚲 It’s #WorldSustainableTransportDay! A great reminder of how walking, cycling, and clean transport can make our communities healthier and happier. Want to learn more ? Check it out here 👉 www.worldsustainabletransportday.org Let’s keep moving toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone!

Please support the proposed expansion of the #SchoolStreets Zone at Whybridge Infant and Junior and The Brittons Academy Schools. Deadline next Monday, 1st December. #Havering #AirPollution

A surprising number of school run car journeys start from homes less than 1km away. That’s a walkable distance for many — but instead, we get more traffic, more pollution, and fewer chances for kids to move. What if we reimagined the school run as time for fresh air and connection, not congestion?

This week we wrote to Rachel Reeves urging the Treasury not to cap the Cycle to Work Scheme. 🚲 For many families, it’s the only affordable way to access cargo bikes: a true alternative to the car that supports children’s health, reduces congestion, and improves air quality. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💚🌬️

Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY. There was also a 71% drop in air pollution. Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople

Looking to build confidence on a bike? 😊 🚴🚴🚴 @camdencouncil.bsky.social offers free cycle training for both adults and kids. A great way to learn, stay safe, and enjoy the ride. #cycling #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 www.camden.gov.uk/en/cycle-ski...

Have you considered using a #CargoBike for the school run? @pedalme.bsky.social offers this service with riders who have an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring safety for unaccompanied children 😊🚲 #BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality

Big win for the 603 bus! 🎉 After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home. A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀

If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate in different countries, you can start by reading this article on the Swiss Pedibus System #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 observingleslie.com/magazine/the...

Walking buses are such a great way for kids to get to school safely and socially. 🚶👫 With parents or chaperones leading the way, it’s more than just a walk — it’s a community journey. Less traffic, more fresh air, and happier mornings all around. 💚

Thrilled to be part of the SUV Alliance! We fully support a large-vehicle levy: a fair tool to raise revenue and to discourage the rise of oversized, polluting vehicles that make our urban streets much less safe, especially for children.

They market their cars as weapons and we allow them on the same roads as children cycling to school. And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this. This is not a serious society.

If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate you could start by watching this video which was developed as part of a Walking Bus Toolkit by Bath and North East Somerset Council. #ActiveSchoolRunNW3

Fascinating overview of the effects of LTNs in London! ⬇️ What surprises you the most? #London #TransportAnalysis

"Levels of harmful air pollutants have dropped significantly since the ultra-low emission zone was enlarged [...] last year, according to a report from city hall.[...]The total change was equivalent to removing 200,000 cars from the road for one year." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"For a quicker climate crisis...use Fossil Ads". Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.

Plastic particles in the air could carry infectious diseases airqualitynews.com/health/69058/

Long lines of cars and blocked crosswalks have become the norm in Hampstead during school drop-offs. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our kids deserve a safer, calmer start to their day — and so do we. 🚶🚸🌿

Bike buses are such a brilliant idea. 🚲👨👩👧👦 Kids ride to school together with parents or chaperones — it’s safe, social, and way more fun than sitting in traffic. Less stress. More smiles. Healthier mornings. 💚 Let’s bring more bike buses to our streets!

Check out this handy guide from @greenschoolruns.bsky.social to discover alternative ways to reach your NW3 school without driving to the gate 🏫🚶🚴. Find a method that suits you and help improve #AirQuality. Explore the possibilities today! buff.ly/3O9jstW #ActiveSchoolRunNW3

Why do we give so much of our street space to cars—when they’re one of the least efficient ways to move people? Feels like it’s time to rethink our priorities. 🚶🚲🚌 🚗 🛣️ 🤔 #urbanplanning #transportation

"An independent study has found that since London first introduced a Low Emission Zone in 2008, there has been a ‘meaningful improvement’ in test results among Key Stage 2 pupils." #AirQuality #AirPollution

Hampstead’s a beautiful village—especially without the school-run traffic jams. Every trip you make on foot, by bike, or on public transport makes a difference to this beautiful corner of London. 🌿🚶🚲🚌 #Hampstead #SchoolRun #ActiveTravel #ActiveSchoolRunNW3

Air pollution in London isn’t just bad — it’s a public health issue. And the biggest single cause? 🚗 Road vehicles. Every short drive adds to the toxic air our kids breathe. Choosing to walk, cycle, or scoot can make a real difference. 💨💚 Let’s rethink how we move through our city.

In this blog @sustrans.bsky.social addresses FAQs on #AirPollution & shares ten practical tips to reduce your impact. Take action now! 💪 #SustainabilityTips #AirPollution

It's not unusual to see ambulances stuck in Hampstead’s school-run traffic.🚑 If you can, try walking, cycling, scooting, or taking public transport. Every small change eases congestion and makes a difference! 🚶🚲🛴🚌 #SchoolCommute #TrafficIssues

Ever wondered how we went from "streets for people" to "streets for cars"? 🤔 The February 2025 issue of our newsletter discussed just that! Let us know what you think in the comments!

Walking or cycling to school isn’t just good for kids — it makes life easier for parents too. No sitting in traffic. No stressful drop-offs. Just a calmer, quicker start to the day. 🚶🚲💨 Sometimes the simple option really is the better one. 💚

"Evidence from London’s schemes and the hundreds that operate in Europe counter many of the myths around these schemes." Learn about the facts at: www.theguardian.com/environment/...