IFP is in Thessaloniki for the UPPER Project General Assembly, advancing sustainable and people-centred urban mobility. We highlight walking as essential to first-/last-mile access and higher public transport uptake. Interview with Mario Alves ⬇️ youtu.be/HQhYt51H-ws?...

Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left than those with small blind zones. Auto design and street-level interventions that prioritize pedestrians can help create safer, calmer roads for all ➡️ buff.ly/e3N1qCv

We need an EU Road Safety Agency🦺 Road transport remains the only major mode in Europe without an independent safety authority. 🛑Having an EU Agency dedicated to #RoadSafety is essential to achieve the EU’s #VisionZero goal of zero road deaths by 2050. Read more➡️ shorturl.at/2EYyT

We are calling for a stop to "Mutual Recognition" of these dangerous standards. Trade deals shouldn't come at the cost of lives on our streets. Read more about the risks here: etsc.eu/accepting-us...

IFP joins 6 major partners (ETSC, ECF, T&E, Clean Cities, POLIS & Eurocities) urging the European Commission to create an EU Road Safety Agency. The missing link for fair, consistent protection across Europe. A vital step for pedestrians and Vision Zero. ifpedestrians.org/ifp-joins-eu...

‼️ WEBINAR December 10! 👟👩🏾‍🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety? Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design. Join us ➡️ buff.ly/vCNtXab

IFP joined the 2026 ITF Anual Consultation with over 60 global bodies and organisations in Paris to emphasise that walking is the backbone of transport resilience. We called for stronger funding, better data, and clearer governance for pedestrian infrastructure. Resilient transport starts on foot.

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Automated vehicles only make sense if they become a tool to liberate public space, helping reduce vehicle numbers on the streets and allowing more walking and cycling. What about a public sharing system of automated vehicles and the complete removal of cars from our cities?

You gotta pay more for houses with walkability because we don't build nearly enough of them... Walkability shouldn't be a "perk" It should be the default

@pathwalkcycle.bsky.social (PATH) Calls on National Governments to Make Walking and Cycling Central to Climate Commitments Ahead of COP30 Sign our open letter and join our call to action pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/ @fiafoundation.bsky.social @ecf.com @walk21.bsky.social @unep.org

🚦 In São Paulo, 44% of traffic lights give only 4–5 seconds of green. ❌ And 90% of crossings are unsafe for children. Join our public webinar on Travessia Cilada, Corrida Amiga´s campaign to expose and improve pedestrian crossings. 🔗 Register here: forms.office.com/e/SDaR8vNXsL

Walking shouldn’t be a health risk. But extreme heat is making many streets too hot to use — especially for kids, older adults, and those without cars. Pavement and public space design can reduce surface temps by 20°C. Cool streets = walkable streets.

👨‍🦽‍➡️ Walking is the first and last step of every public transport journey, and its quality can make or break the experience. From wide, smooth footpaths to long waits at crossings, the walking environment deeply shapes whether people choose to walk to the bus, tram or metro.

🚨 Oversized SUV fronts = danger on our streets. Thanks to the insights of a @transenv.bsky.social and @cleancitiescampaign.org report we have signed a joint letter to the @ec.europa.eu demanding action to cap bonnet heights and protect pedestrians. #BonnetHeight #PedestrianSafety

Streetcar ridership did not merely decline. It was deterred. Streetcar passengers did not endanger motorists, but motorists endangered them. In every city, people boarding, alighting from, or waiting for streetcars accounted for a large fraction of pedestrian traffic casualties. ...

UPPER General Assembly in Oslo https://ifpedestrians.org/upper-general-assembly-in-oslo/

Don’t trade away our safety: global vehicle safety standards at risk https://ifpedestrians.org/dont-trade-away-our-safety-global-vehicle-safety-standards-at-risk/

Walking did not merely decline. It was deterred. A sure sign of downtown vitality is “heavy pedestrian movement.” When “traffic” is redefined so as to exclude pedestrian traffic, and when walking is pathologized as a source of “delay” to motor vehicles, a city is in trouble.

Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars! Touchscreens can be more distracting than alcohol or drugs. Slower reaction times can lead to increased risk of pedestrians being killed. #RoadSafety #CarDesign 🔗 Full story: www.wired.com/story/why-ca...

90th Session Summary: Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety https://ifpedestrians.org/90th-session-summary-global-forum-for-road-traffic-safety/

IFP urges EU to reject weaker US vehicle safety standards in trade negotiations https://ifpedestrians.org/ifp-urges-eu-to-reject-weaker-us-vehicle-safety-standards-in-trade-negotiations/

Inside the French capital’s ring road, the Petite Ceinture, a disused circular rail line, now abounds with nature trails, shared gardens – and even urban farms www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

The EU must not lower vehicle safety standards🛑 @etsc.eu, POLIS, @eurocities.bsky.social, @cleancitiescampaign.org @ifpedestrians.bsky.social @ecf.com and other European organisations urge @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to reject US-EU #VehicleEquivalence in any negotiation❗🚗 More ➡️ buff.ly/ZyVi2QD

Research from Sweden puts the lifetime cost of car ownership at nearly £500,000 - of which 41% is shouldered by society. From air pollution to road deaths, congestion to climate emissions, the damage caused by our car-first culture extends far beyond individual drivers. www.eta.co.uk/news/the-hid...

Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, a report has found. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

In a letter published in today's Financial Times, ten prominent European safety organisations to warn of the catastrophic consequences of lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports. ifpedestrians.org/top-european... @cleancitiescampaign.org @etsc.eu @polisnetwork.eu @transenv.bsky.social

In a letter published in today's Financial Times, ten prominent European safety organisations warn of the catastrophic consequences of lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports. etsc.eu/top-european... @transenv.bsky.social @polisnetwork.eu @ifpedestrians.bsky.social

Top European safety groups warn against lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports https://ifpedestrians.org/top-european-safety-groups-warn-against-lowering-standards-with-u-s-vehicle-imports/

Ukranian Pedestrian Association - Pishohid https://ifpedestrians.org/ukranian-pedestrian-association-pishohid/

The reality is, no two people are the same. And we want everyone to be able to walk to the bus. Check out our article for the Horizon Europe project UPPER about how to incorporate walking—and physical abilities—into public transport planning: www.upperprojecteu.eu/news/giving-...

“Fear in public spaces is a subjective feeling, but usually has an objective trigger and often arises from a collective experience.” I really appreciated this article-think that Seattle transit/public space advocates should give it a read. ht @theoverheadwire.bsky.social www.nzz.ch/english/in-s...

🚙 Big cars are becoming a BIG problem. They're taking over our cities and putting our lives at risk. And they're a luxury our planet can no longer afford. Help us stop #Carspreading. Learn more and take action: cleancitiescampaign.org/cars...

Did you know? It can take someone 65 years old twice as long to walk to the bus as someone under 35 years old. Walking is essential to public transport, but walking times are not one-size-fits-all. Check our artcile for the EU Horizon project UPPER www.upperprojecteu.eu/news/giving-...

Cuánto más caminable se percibe un barrio menor dolor de rodilla y espalda, estudio entre 22.000 mayores de 65 años.

Javier Bardem is a great actor but most importantly he encourages walking and using public transport. We will have to consider making him an honorary member of IFP! "Mostly I walk, I like walking". Best way to move. Great interview by @wired.com #walking #pedestrians #mobilityculture

Understanding the past is a great way of setting the base for strategies to go forward. Great article by Alison Sant for @nextcity.org on the pedestrian history in LA #Walkinghistory #pedestrians #roadsafety

Controversial safety policy has helped drive down premiums to 18-month low, says Confused.com www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

Let's remove these killing machines from our streets! In a collision, a pick-up truck is almost three times more likely to kill a pedestrian or cyclist than a normal car. The high bonnets of pick-up trucks put children, women and the elderly at even greater risk. #pedestriansafety #roadsafety

I think multimodal transportation in the U.S. would be far safer & more comfortable if we had less of this dynamic: Person w/ mobility needs (who just navigated an icy sidewalk) hurries through crosswalk w/ too short cross time, while driver of huge truck waits at light on perfectly cleared street.

Should it be possible to walk to every address in the country? We think so!🏡 🚶‍♀️ Ever had to walk a dangerous route to get where you were going? Or maybe it's a daily occurrence where you live? Let us know in the comments!

New research from @solveschoolrun.bsky.social reveals the #AirPollution impact of the private school run. NO2 levels were found to increase by 47% when private schools reopen after school holidays. #SchoolRun

In 1923 the Auto Club of Southern California persuaded the LAPD to issue a “no jaywalking” order. At its own expense, the club posted 60 signs like this one along Broadway. Walkers ignored them. So LA motordom united behind an effort to get a new law with fines, passed 100 years ago: Jan 24, 1925.

The lack of public bathrooms in the US just became worse... edition.cnn.com/2025/01/14/f...

Moins d'une semaine pour participer à notre tirage! 😱 Devenez membre de Piétons Québec d'ici au 10 janvier et courez la chance de gagner un chariot ou un sac à dos, aux couleurs de «Tous piétons!». Merci et bonne chance! Pour devenir membre : www.pietons.quebec/devenir-membre

“Swapping just 5-7% of car journeys for e-biking, cycling or walking by 2030 could add 1.1m years of healthy life by 2050… What’s more, the biggest gains are seen in disadvantaged communities , helping to reduce health inequalities while cutting carbon emissions” - @profchristianbrand.bsky.social

❄️🚶‍♀️ Walking in all seasons! The #BAT project empowers communities in the Baltic Sea Region to embrace walking and cycling—even in winter's harshest conditions. Let’s create accessible, weather-resilient cities. 🌍🚴‍♂️ Learn more: interreg-baltic.eu/project/bats/ #SustainableMobility #Walkability

Traffic engineers shape the roads we use, but are they also endangering us? 🚦 @wesmars.bsky.social calls for reform, urging safer designs to reduce crashes and deaths. Read more: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #RoadSafety #UrbanPlanning"

An emerging field of ‘neuroarchitectural’ research is revealing how building facades and urban design impact the human brain and body. www.wired.com/story/boring...

In some areas in the UK, e-bike companies use a "free-float method" allowing riders to park anywhere - provided the bikes are not obstructing pavements. But some critics argue that users are abusing guidelines and abandoning the vehicles in precarious places. news.sky.com/story/litter...