Free Webinar - Everyday Concerns: What People Want From Transport

 

Stephen Frost is the former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) where he focused on climate policy, social justice and public engagement in decision making. Prior to this he was the head of research at the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) and oversaw UK-wide monitoring and evaluation of active travel schemes, including the National Cycle Network, and research into the benefits of walking, wheeling and cycling in people's lives, in communities and to the environment.

In this webinar Stephen will outline findings from recent research - undertaken in partnership with More in Common, Climate Outreach and Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh - on the public's views on transport and what this means for those seeking to win support for action to reduce car dependence.

Registration is free so please sign up and share with people that might be interested!

Meeting details

Location: Online (Google Meet)
Date: Monday 12th January 2026, 6–7pm
Link: Sent via email after registration

https://actionnetwork.org/.../everyday-concerns-what...

Government Consulation on Cycling and Walking Investment - have your say!

 

In June, Transport Action Network won a historic victory in the Court of Appeal, the most significant case for active travel in English legal history. Following this, the government is consulting on a new long-term strategy for walking, wheeling and cycling in England. 

Its warm words promise to make these healthy ways to move easier and safer. But its new strategy fails to learn from the past, isn’t integrated with other government plans or priorities, and is underfunded. In fact its ambition is so vague, it’s a step backwards from the previous Conservative government! This is illustrated by the fact that there was no mention of active travel in the Budget, while another £891m was pledged for the Lower Thames Crossing ‘smart’ motorway.

That’s why we need your help to send a strong message to the Labour government, that if it really wants to deliver change, then it needs to commit to a strategy for healthy travel that is bold, credible and radical, as well as properly funded. With devolution passing ever more power down from Westminster, it’s a message local politicians need to hear too.

As our streets and rural lanes have become overrun with traffic, making the environment feel hostile and unpleasant, politicians have promised action, but often made things worse. That needs to change if we are to address the cost of living crisis, reduce pressure on the NHS, give children their independence and let older people maintain theirs, while tackling toxic levels of air, noise and water pollution.

So if you want to live in a better place with a higher quality of life, will you join us and write a response to this consultation? Click here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/help-make-cycling-and-walking-the-fun-and-easy-options?source=email&

The deadline is 15th December!

What is Safer Streets Gravesham?

 

Let's start with who we are...

Safer Streets Gravesham is a community-led advocacy group working to make Gravesham’s streets safer and more enjoyable for everyone - whether you walk, wheel, cycle, or drive.

The aim of Safer Streets is to give people an actual choice about how they travel, and to ensure our streets work for everyone, but especially children, older residents, and those with mobility challenges.

We want to create a space to share ideas, resources, and advice on how to engage with local councils about improving street design, introducing cycle lanes, and supporting “School Streets” initiatives.

• Imagine a Gravesham where our children can walk and cycle safely to school.
• Imagine a Gravesham where there was less traffic, less air pollution and less noise pollution.
• Imagine a Gravesham where the default option is not to drive.

Together, we want to build a cleaner, safer, and more connected Gravesham, one street at a time