Have you secured your free spot on our We Walk Together assembly yet? ⏰ ✅ Pupils learn the benefits of walking and wheeling ✅ Engaging content focused on community and inclusion ✅ Free and easy to attend Join us this #IWTSM on 1 or 2 Oct 2025. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4p7vaoN

Oxford Street will be traffic-free today. Our @tansbraun.bsky.social for @bigissue.com on how pedestrianisation can secure the street’s future as a world-class place to shop and spend time. www.bigissue.com/opinion/oxfo...

Does this look familiar? Every week we'll share the worst pavement parking pics we get from supporters. Add your photos to our interactive map and help us find pavement parking hotspots in England 📍 act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...

We enjoyed a sunny September day in Aberdeen welcoming Glashieburn School to WOW - the walk to school challenge. 🐬🐬🐬 How is your #BackToSchool going?

We met @edmilibandmp.bsky.social in his Doncaster North constituency to talk about the benefits of walking to school. We're looking forward to working with Ed, South Yorkshire MCA and @mydoncaster.bsky.social to help shape safer streets in Doncaster for children to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot.

You’re invited to our free We Walk Together assembly 🏫 Inspire pupils to get active on their journeys to school - all from the comfort of your classroom! 🗓️ Wednesday 1 October 2025 🗓️ Thursday 2 October 2025 ⏰ 20 minutes, online Register now: bit.ly/4p7vaoN

We're at the London Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Conference today. Come and say hello if you're there and watch out for our Chief Executive, @charitycat.bsky.social, as she joins the panel to talk walking and wheeling: then, now and where next? #WalkWheelCycle25

Stories like these are why we need to end pavement parking. Add your street of shame to our map of pavement parking hotspots 🗺️ act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/... shorturl.at/zDRfm

It's been five years since the government opened a consultation on how to tackle pavement parking - and we are STILL waiting for the results. Let us know if pavement parking is an issue in your area 📍 act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...

How did you do the school run this week - and how did it go? If you were met with congested streets and blocked pavements, then get in touch and see how WOW can help you. On average, WOW schools see 59% fewer car journeys to the school gates! www.livingstreets.org.uk/wow

Pavement parking pushes people into the road and oncoming traffic. We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act. Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it! act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...

Start the new school year with Next Steps, a great way to get secondary school pupils thinking about active travel 🚶‍➡️ Our Next Steps programmes teach KS3 pupils how they can safely walk and wheel to school. Find out more here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-scho...

School is back in session! 🎓 We’re already excited about our #WOWTopTen Autumn challenge, which begins in October. Step up to the challenge and walk, wheel, cycle or scoot this school term. Find out how you can get involved here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-scho...

5 years ago, the Government consulted on how dangerous pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond. If pavement parking is a problem in your area, fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...

Does your school take part in WOW - the walk to school challenge? As schools in England and Wales get ready for a new year, we love hearing from teachers about how much they love WOW. Find out more 👉 www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-scho... #WalkToSchool

Walking rates are up, according to today's National Travel Survey data - but the government is failing to meet the target of 55% primary school children walking to school. The problem? Streets are not safe for walking.

The 2026 Holyrood election is coming, and together with @walkingscotland.bsky.social we’re calling on all parties to pledge to invest in walkable streets. With cuts of £23.7m to active and sustainable travel in Scotland last year, we need bold action – and soon ⏰ tinyurl.com/4czpmzy7

1/6 As Scotland looks to the future, we know walking is one of the best ways to address some of the greatest challenges of our time. So together with @livingstreets.bsky.social we’ve published The Power of Walking – A Walking and Wheeling Manifesto for 2026. walkingscotland.org.uk/a-walking-an...

Thank you to Halifax’s Northern Lights Preschool for welcoming Elmer the Elephant into your classroom! 🐘 Little Feet Elmer activity packs help children learn the benefits of walking while teaching road safety skills. shorturl.at/h75Ab

Walking is so everyday and commonplace it can be neglected & ignored in conversations about being active. We can all benefit from nice, safe spaces to walk in our local area & it should be a given everyone has access to do so. @livingstreets.bsky.social

It's a new school year in Scotland! 🥳 Is your school taking part in WOW - the walk to school challenge? livingstreets.org.uk/wow Walking and wheeling to school is a great way to start the day and fewer cars lead to safer streets and better air quality 🚶‍♀️👨‍🦽🛴🚴‍♀️

📢 Today is World Elephant Day! 🐘 Our #Elmer the Elephant resources help young children and their families #WalkToNursery! Find out more at livingstreets.org.uk/elmer

Lots of lovely ideas for making walking-friendly streets in this episode 🙌

How long are you waiting to cross the road? 🚦 Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change. Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶

Following our AGM today, we have published our Annual Report 2024/25. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved against a challenging backdrop for us and other charities in the sector. 🧵

School's Out! Today is the last day of the school year for many pupils in England. An amazing 3926 schools across England engaged in the WOW walk to school challenge this academic year and over 33 million journeys were logged on the Travel Tracker! A huge achievement! Have a great summer!🤸‍♀️🚶🚲👩‍🦽🌞😎

Nearly 700 people have contacted their MP to push for safer streets in just a few days! We have the chance to influence the upcoming Road Safety Strategy and improve streets for everyone. Please write to your MP today 🌻https://act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bsky

Did you know that your walking style, known as your gait, is as individual as your fingerprints? No 2 people walk the same. We bet you're going to be watching how people walk for the rest of the day... #WalkThisWay

What would safer streets mean to you? 🙋 Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust have outlined key policies that the Gov's upcoming Road Safety Strategy should adopt. Please write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to hear us. act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...

Strider loved visiting Annfield Plain Infants School for their ‘Green Day’ to celebrate achieving a Green Eco Schools Award. Congratulations on being such a caring school! 🌻 A big thank you to Kathryn, our Walk to School Outreach partner from @durhamcouncil.bsky.social for joining in the fun 💃

Congratulations to the most active and engaged WOW schools in England and Wales who topped our summer term #WOWTopTen challenge last month! Well done to all the children and families who walked or wheeled to school this June! www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-scho...

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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Living Streets campaigns for accessible streets, challenging our biases and working in partnership to influence change 👩‍🦼👨‍🦯 Join our campaign for a pavement parking ban, to reclaim the streets for people – not vehicles shorturl.at/ubi2m

We enjoyed hearing @chrisboardman.bsky.social and @ynymayor.bsky.social David Skaith talk about the physical and mental health benefits of active travel and the importance of getting cross-party support for walking, wheeling and cycling (hear, hear!) 🚶‍♀️🚴 #ACY25 @activetraveleng.bsky.social

Did you spot Living Streets at Active City York 2025? Tanya Braun highlighted how walking can transform communities and support the UK economy, in a lively discussion chaired by Dr Jo Maher 💪 #ACY25 @activetraveleng.bsky.social @landorlinks.bsky.social

Great to see our Robert Weetman at Active City conference to discuss accessible bus stops 🚌

Great to see the report I wrote for @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social and @livingstreets.bsky.social having an impact on national policy Our polling found that 81% of people agree there is too much motor traffic around schools - a national consensus!

Connecting homes and schools with safe and accessible walking and wheeling routes will save lives, reduce pollution and encourage healthy habits. We hope the new network will help more families enjoy the benefits of an active journey to school. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

We love this guide from CPRE London! What would you add?

We loved supporting Wakefield Council with #BeatTheStreet! Beat the Street turns your neighbourhood into a game, with players scoring points by travelling on foot between sensors. Over 2,800 people and 9 schools got involved, and Strider loved our family Zumba 💃

Well done to pupils at Dovelands Primary School and Rushey Primary School who celebrated #CleanAirDay in #Leicester by using traffic-free spaces to play sport, games and other activities. What a fantastic day! #ChooseHowYouMove #leicesternews 🤸🏑🏸🌻

It's #CleanAirDay! Read our blog to find out how young people feel about air pollution, how it affects their journey to school – and what they're doing to kick air pollution to the curb ⛔ www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our...

Our supporters have long called for a safer, cleaner Oxford Street, so we're glad to hear plans will be progressing quickly. It's great news for everyone who lives, works & visits Oxford Street, securing the street’s future as a world-class destination. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Interesting walk back from the station last night around 9.45pm after talking to people about our streets and what makes them feel safe or not… @livingstreets.bsky.social

Our two-day #Ideathon has come to a close! 💡 We discussed how to inspire corporates to engage their workforces in walking and wheeling more. Huge thanks to the seven organisations who worked on the challenge, including Burges Salmon, the Benefact Group and the Funding Circle 🙏

We’re excited to support #BetterTransportWeek, a celebration of how better transport can help connect communities and bring people together. Find out more at www.bettertransportweek.org.uk @bettertransport.bsky.social

Looking for something to keep the kids (or yourself) busy this weekend? 🐕 Safari Walk 🦋 Taking photos of the animals you spot on a walk is a great way to add joy to your day. Dogs, cats, birds, squirrels, insects, spiders or worms - what will you find?

Great read from @adamtranter.bsky.social ⤵️ Technology should not be introduced at the expense of pedestrian freedom to use the highway safely and conveniently. We need to make sure that the most vulnerable road users are protected and prioritised so that our streets work for all.

Walking and wheeling has so many benefits, but there are barriers to getting active. The Walking Places project spoke to people in South Ayrshire to find out the challenges they faced and develop bespoke solutions. Read the blog for more info:

Billboards & ad screens block our pavements, distract drivers & fill our streets with ads for junk food, gambling & other polluting products. We stand with our allies @adfreecities.bsky.social to fight against intrusive outdoor adverts. Click here to find out more👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/bett...