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Will Norman

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London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner Working with the Mayor, TfL & boroughs to build a safer, greener & healthier city. Posts, errors & typos all mine.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · Sep 10

We've grown London's network of cycleways by over 450% since 2016 - enabling millions of people to cycle safely around the capital every week.

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Kingston Cycling Campaign @kingstoncycling.bsky.social · 6h

Great to hear that the number of recorded injuries from collisions on Kingston's roads has reduced by around 18% as the borough has introduced a 20mph speed limit share.google/ExdQBkfYt1nk...

Full list of 18 south London roads facing a 20mph speed limit crackdown

A new report by Kingston Council said the authority aims to improve road safety

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

Great to see the Government moving ahead with plans to modernise licensing rules for pubs and clubs. These much-loved venues are at the heart of our communities.

This is just the start, as we work to unlock London’s nightlife and build a better city for everyone.

UK government plans to boost economy by loosening nightlife laws

In light of stagnated UK economic growth, the Labour government has announced a new plan to allow restaurants, pubs, and night clubs to stay open later. The UK

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

A 2023 study in London indicated that CO2 emissions were 36% to 39% higher for petrol vehicles travelling at 30 mph than at 20 mph, and NOx emissions were 79% higher for diesel vehicles doing 30 vs 20mph
futuretransport.info/urban-traffic-…

https://futuretransport.info/urban-traffic-…

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

For those interested in air quality, a 2024 review across 40 cities found 30kph speed limits cut emissions by 18%.
Yannis, G. et al. (2024). Review of City-Wide 30 km/h Speed Limit Benefits in Europe. Sustainability, Vol 16, 4382. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

For those people who don't just want TfL data, this UK Parliament pack has lots of evidence:
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST…

https://content.tfl.gov.uk/the-impact-20m…

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

The links to the research & data in this infographic - which shows how slower speeds are saving lives - are available on the TfL website: content.tfl.gov.uk/the-impact-20m…

https://content.tfl.gov.uk/the-impact-20m…

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 2d

A growing body of research shows that 20mph is making our roads safer, reducing the number of people killed & seriously injured, while have little impact on journey times & no increase in pollution etc.

But still the naysayers will kick off … see predicable comments below!

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 2d

Well done to all the brilliant local councillors who have lowered the speed limits their roads to 20mph - often in the face of much hostility.

There is now irrefutable evidence to show your bold decisions are saving lives.

Thank you!

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 2d

Now I wish I had made a Mornington Crescent gag!

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 2d

The new Cycleway link between the British Library and Mornington Crescent is complete - just waiting for signage to be delivered. 🚲🚲🚲🚲

This nice little route goes along Crowndale Rd, Goldington St, Purchese St & Ossulton St in Camden

👏 @tfl @adamdkharrison.bsky.social & team

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 2d

Nice to see new trees being planted along the Chalk Farm Road Cycle route in Camden.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 3d

TfL has invested in over 300 new enforcement cameras at high risk locations to ensure compliance at yellow box junctions, bus lanes, banned turns etc

This vital work is helping make London's road network safer and reducing chaos & congestion across the capital.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 3d

Thanks to @marsflyerpaul.bsky.social for the reminder of how horrid Haverstock Hill used to be for cyclists.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 3d

London's Network of Cycleways is continuing to grow and get even better. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

Great to see the temporary cycle lanes on Haverstock Hill being made permanent by Camden Council - this includes new kerbs to protect cyclists, raised zebras and new bus stop bypasses.

👏👏
@adamdkharrison.bsky.social

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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 4d

More than 1,000 London schools have achieved Gold accreditation with TfL's Travel for Life programme, which is inspiring young Londoners to travel towards a better, more sustainable future.

Tune into BBC Radio London from 1110 to hear @willnorman.co.uk talk more about the programme!

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 5d

Without a constant stream of traffic, the nation’s high street came alive for one extraordinary day.

Footfall was up nearly 50% and passenger numbers at nearby Tube stations jumped by 25%. It shows the appetite for a traffic-free Oxford Street where businesses and Londoners can thrive.

Photo of This Is Oxford Street from above surrounded by buildings, event banners, pedestrians and concessions.

Pedestrians walking over street banner reading "This Is Oxford Street".

Crowds of people at This Is Oxford Street event with street event banners hanging above.

Crowds of people facing the This Is Oxford Street event main stage.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 5d

These new figures prove that when people are put at the heart of Oxford Street, the area thrives and businesses benefit.

That’s why I am moving forward with the next stage of my proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street and revitalise the area as quickly as I can. www.cityam.com/oxford-stree...

Oxford Street pedestrianisation boosts sales, survey finds

Oxford Street was closed to traffic for eight hours on Sunday 21st September in a pilot test to fully pedestrianise the high street.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 5d

Good News: we've started construction work on the permanent Cycleway 4 extension from Charlton to Woolwich🚲🚲🚲

Cycleway 4 will run from Plumstead right into London Bridge enabling 1000s of people to safely cycle through Greenwich, Lewisham & Southwark in South East London.

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ADPH London @londonadph.bsky.social · 10d

ADPH London’s new Active Travel & Health statement is out! A practical resource for public health teams to lead change locally. It sets out the case for walking, wheeling & cycling to improve health & reduce inequalities.
📥 Read more: bit.ly/4pNLZ8T
#ActiveTravel #PublicHealth
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 10d

This means that almost 10 million people are now breathing cleaner air, fewer children are growing up with stunted lungs and fewer people will have to suffer from asthma, dementia and heart disease, which means big savings for the NHS.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 10d

They said it would take almost 200 years for London's air quality to meet legal limits...

... we've done it in less than 9 💚

New DEFRA data shows that unlike other major UK cities, London met air quality standards for the first time in 2024.

mylondon.news/news/south-l...

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 11d

Don’t believe the haters.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11d

Violent crime leading to injury is falling in every borough.

This progress is thanks to our police and prevention through my London Violence Reduction Unit. One violent crime is one too many, which is why we will continue working to build a safer London for everyone.

Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘misinformation’ as data shows fall in crimes

The mayor of London has hit back at politicians “spreading misinformation” about safety in the capital

www.mylondon.news

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 11d

A recent survey showed:

✅ 74% of bikehangar members cycle 🚲 more since having a space

✅ 77% have either reduced their 🚘 use, sold their 🚘, or chosen not to own a 🚘

✅ 90% say since having access to secure bike 🚲storage, it’s made it easier to choose cycling 🚲

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 11d

Another 40 new bike hangers coming to Waltham Forest - bringing the total to over 900 serving 5,400+ residents.

Well done @labourstone.bsky.social
& colleagues.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 11d

A few photos of progress: