Bikes in Hampstead aren’t exactly a common sight: kids on bikes even less so! It was beautiful this morning riding down Heath Street to join @kidicalmasslond.bsky.social Huge thanks to @londoncycling.bsky.social for helping with marshalling, and thanks to all the NW3 participants who came along! 👏

FORTY PERCENT Get in there.

The madness of rat-runs. A friend was taken out by a rat-running Uber driver cutting across Dartmouth Park Hill without looking. This is one of the unsung advantages of #LTNs, they make boundary roads safer. He survived, concussion, bruises. Bike written off.

We wrote on this: lnkd.in/dB59TDGE. @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social our charity @greenschoolruns.bsky.social operates in NW3 where the school run traffic is horrible thanks to the concentration of schools, mainly private, and large SUVs...you might be familiar with the issue 😷👿🚙

Thanks @therestpolitics.bsky.social for discussing the issue of the loss of independence of children. @rory-stewart.bsky.social: let's not blame our kids' pedestrian skills, they are learning! Meanwhile, some drivers should definitely know better! 😉 tinyurl.com/yth2jz87 @greenschoolruns.bsky.social

Thanks @therestpolitics.bsky.social for discussing the issue of the loss of independence of children. @rory-stewart.bsky.social: let's not blame our kids' pedestrian skills, they are learning! Meanwhile, some drivers should definitely know better! 😉 tinyurl.com/yth2jz87 @greenschoolruns.bsky.social

thanks @willnorman.co.uk and TfL for this chance to meet and discuss travel in Camden. Now let's work together for better East-West connections for bus users, pedestrians, and cyclists!

Hi everyone - it seems there’s been a targeted campaign against this plan for protected cycle lanes on Bayswater Road. If you look back through the consultation it had 400 negative responses in 24 hours 😨 Londoners on bikes, we’d love to hear from you in this. Please take a moment … 1/2

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

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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. 💚

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...

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. 😀

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

❓Want to start using a cargo bike to rev up your school run? Just imagine you and your kids zipping up quiet back streets, skipping traffic jams and no more, "Are we there yet?" Bliss! 👉 Our newsletter has bags of intel and advice! bit.ly/3X4M5M9 #SolveTheSchoolRun #cargobikes #parentinghacks

It was great to see @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social , Deputy Leader of Lambeth Council and @willnorman.co.uk, London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner today on an epic bike bus organised by @solverosendale.bsky.social. It was to celebrate one year of their amazing and transformational school street!

We’ve joined forces across civil society & have written a joint letter to the HM Treasury advising urgent tax reform on the UK’s heaviest, most polluting cars. We’re calling for change: a straightforward large vehicle levy, that would raise nearly £2bn for vital public investment. #AutumnBudget

Can we now have a better 603 @london.gov.uk? @greenschoolruns.bsky.social

Thank you!

🚶🌍 Hampstead is going car-free this Sunday — and we’ll be there! 🎉 Come find us on Church Row from 12–3pm for a chat about all things sustainable school transport. Whether you're curious about walking buses, cargo bikes, or just making the school run easier and greener — we’d love to talk!

Happy to read this! We need a better 603 In London to cut school traffic as well!

#LetKidsBike #LetKidsWalk

Baking in car dependency ignores the climate crisis leaving people living with no local amenities or even any public transport within walking distance. And there’s no mention of how many of these homes are for affordable or social rent. Our planning system needs some urgent attention.

More than 6,000 properties in Camden used for holiday short lets >> time to regulate this sector properly, including mandatory sharing of data with local authorities 🏢 www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/they...

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Camden consults on a scheme on Fitzjhons Avenue including a cycle lane, crossings, and rain gardens. The local Conservatives sent an email around saying: This road already has a fantastic, mature array of trees and grass verge. The introduction of rain gardens is unnecessary in this context. Today

We are marching right up the hill here is Hampstead 🙄😵‍💫, let's hope to start the descent soon!!!

Some parents are doing a fundraiser to raise money for a playground at Chestnuts primary school, with a chance to win a cargo bike. More details here … www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-cago...

The deadline has been extended by a week - to the 13th. This probably is in response some challenges from locals so is concerning but it means we could try to get some more support next week. Please retweet.

Camden Council are currently looking for businesses who can host a community cargo bike in Camden Town. All this would require is daily charging and a spot that everyone can access. To find out more reach out to [email protected].

@greenschoolruns.bsky.social we saw many of them on the school run!

Important consultation!!!

Why do we dedicate so much room on our streets for cars, given their inefficiency in transporting people? 🚗 🛣️ 🤔 #urbanplanning #transportation

📣 “I’ve got a message for drivers who harass cyclists like me” Powerful piece by @metro.co.uk featuring Charlotte of Bike Bus Camden, calling out road intimidation and highlighting why #MyRideOurRight matters. 🔗 metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/wrote-im-terrified-back-stop-drivers-intimidating-23326752/

🚲🍰 Cargos & Cakes 🍰🚲 Join us on Friday 20 June, 4–6pm at Parliament Hill Fields (by the bandstand) for a fun, family-friendly event! 🌳🎈 👀 Check out a range of cargo bikes 🍰 Enjoy free cake 💬 Chat with other parents & get inspired

Precious words!

We are still fundraising!!!

Lovely crowd!

When I visit schools I am always inspired by how children can be empowered to make a difference for our cities and the environment!

"Schoolchildren who run or walk for 15 minutes a day during the school day are mentally and physically sharper than those who do not, a study suggests." Another great reason to walk the school run! 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♀️#AirQuality #AirPollution #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 buff.ly/3WacBkm

I hope everyone is OK I know the awful feeling of thinking every day "it is just a matter of time until someone gets hurt" paired with an apparent impossibility (unwillingness) to really fix the school run.

We have never fundraised this way before, but we think it is a worthy cause! We can only benefit from a better understanding of the air quality in NW3! Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/d7e2f3d2

super guests each week, who is next?!

if you don't want to do it for the environment, do it for the economic benefits!

Would you consider biking to school through Hampstead Heath? 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ @greenschoolruns.bsky.social believes more people would opt for #ActiveTravel if additional cycling routes were available exclusively during school hours. Share your thoughts! https://buff.ly/3BA67nU

And this is from NW3, same plague. Every single day. @greenschoolruns.bsky.social

My work for @greenschoolruns.bsky.social has been challenging. Some doors slammed in our face by @transportforlondon.bsky.social and City of London. The Bike Bus this morning was a reminder that we are not alone in our journey for a sustainable city, and it can be very fun! @willnorman.co.uk

It was amazing! Such a joyous way to start the day. The school run in NW3 is horrible, and although every initiative helps, we need a concerted effort to fix this problem @greenschoolruns.bsky.social @solveschoolrun.bsky.social