Better Streets for Birmingham
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
We want streets where everyone gets home safely and where there are genuine alternatives to driving.
Account semi-monitored by volunteers trying to cover all bases!
📍 Birmingham, UK
🔗 betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
Account semi-monitored by volunteers trying to cover all bases!
📍 Birmingham, UK
🔗 betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
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Can you believe the government’s cycling and walking investment strategy does NOT mention pavement parking?!
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Help make cycling and walking the fun and easy options!
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...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Can you believe the government’s cycling and walking investment strategy does NOT mention pavement parking?!
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Respond to the consultation (which ends midnight 15 December) and highlight this important issue.
actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
Martin Price, Chair of Better Streets for Birmingham, said: "The positive results of these consultations shows the demand for making bus routes more reliable. This news comes at a time of year where buses become frustratingly unreliable as they get stuck in Christmas congestion."
Passengers back major plans which could see 'cross city' bus routes
Cross City Bus aims to make bus journeys across Birmingham more reliable and better for passengers
www.birminghammail.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Martin Price, Chair of Better Streets for Birmingham, said: "The positive results of these consultations shows the demand for making bus routes more reliable. This news comes at a time of year where buses become frustratingly unreliable as they get stuck in Christmas congestion."
🗓️ At 5pm today, @activetravelcaf.bsky.social is screening Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning documentary City of Cars, introduced by Chris Boardman. The film explores road violence in Birmingham, community activism, and solutions for safer streets. Sarah will join for a discussion afterwards.
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🗓️ At 5pm today, @activetravelcaf.bsky.social is screening Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning documentary City of Cars, introduced by Chris Boardman. The film explores road violence in Birmingham, community activism, and solutions for safer streets. Sarah will join for a discussion afterwards.
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📅 Today, 5–6:15pm – Last Active Travel Cafe of the year!
Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars, introduced by Chris Boardman, explores road violence in B’ham, community activism and safer streets. Sarah will join the discussion.
Subscribe to get the link:
www.activetravelcafe.org.uk/node/6
Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars, introduced by Chris Boardman, explores road violence in B’ham, community activism and safer streets. Sarah will join the discussion.
Subscribe to get the link:
www.activetravelcafe.org.uk/node/6
Zoom in, 5pm Tuesdays! | Active Travel Cafe
www.activetravelcafe.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
📅 Today, 5–6:15pm – Last Active Travel Cafe of the year!
Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars, introduced by Chris Boardman, explores road violence in B’ham, community activism and safer streets. Sarah will join the discussion.
Subscribe to get the link:
www.activetravelcafe.org.uk/node/6
Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars, introduced by Chris Boardman, explores road violence in B’ham, community activism and safer streets. Sarah will join the discussion.
Subscribe to get the link:
www.activetravelcafe.org.uk/node/6
🚸 Better Streets for Birmingham are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps to address the road safety emergency.
Ask #1: Keep rolling out 20mph limits
👉Read the ten asks in full and co-sign them: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask #1: Keep rolling out 20mph limits
👉Read the ten asks in full and co-sign them: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🚸 Better Streets for Birmingham are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps to address the road safety emergency.
Ask #1: Keep rolling out 20mph limits
👉Read the ten asks in full and co-sign them: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask #1: Keep rolling out 20mph limits
👉Read the ten asks in full and co-sign them: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Come and join our family cycle ride on Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm, starting in Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Come and join our family cycle ride on Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm, starting in Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We've joined with 15 local and national organisations, setting out 10 practical steps to address the city's road safety emergency and prevent needless deaths on our city's roads.
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
December 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We've joined with 15 local and national organisations, setting out 10 practical steps to address the city's road safety emergency and prevent needless deaths on our city's roads.
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Did you know that Better Streets for Birmingham CIC is grassroots funded and run by volunteers?
Help to cover our organisation's costs by donating today: actionnetwork.org/fundraisi...
Help to cover our organisation's costs by donating today: actionnetwork.org/fundraisi...
Donate to Better Streets for Birmingham
Help us to cover our group's operating costs like membership management, insurance, printing and event materials.d
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Did you know that Better Streets for Birmingham CIC is grassroots funded and run by volunteers?
Help to cover our organisation's costs by donating today: actionnetwork.org/fundraisi...
Help to cover our organisation's costs by donating today: actionnetwork.org/fundraisi...
106 people will be killed on Birmingham's roads next council term.
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Will you make Birmingham's roads safer?
Better Streets joins with 15 organisations to make ten asks of tomorrow's politicians to address road safety.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
106 people will be killed on Birmingham's roads next council term.
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
20mph default would bring your insurance costs down by £50. Esure says they'll reduce premiums for every area introducing the new limit. It's already happened in Wales, we should get the same benefits in Birmingham.
#20mph #costofliving #birmingham #insurance
#20mph #costofliving #birmingham #insurance
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
20mph default would bring your insurance costs down by £50. Esure says they'll reduce premiums for every area introducing the new limit. It's already happened in Wales, we should get the same benefits in Birmingham.
#20mph #costofliving #birmingham #insurance
#20mph #costofliving #birmingham #insurance
🚲 Come join our monthly cycle around Birmingham City Centre. Open to all ages and abilities. Every first Friday of the month, 6pm start from (currently) Hippodrome Square on Hurst Street. We look forward to welcoming you! 🙂
December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🚲 Come join our monthly cycle around Birmingham City Centre. Open to all ages and abilities. Every first Friday of the month, 6pm start from (currently) Hippodrome Square on Hurst Street. We look forward to welcoming you! 🙂
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on the vehicle by considering size, weight & emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on the vehicle by considering size, weight & emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign betterstreetsforbirmingham....
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on the vehicle by considering size, weight & emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on the vehicle by considering size, weight & emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign betterstreetsforbirmingham....
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Residents have been asking about proposed road safety schemes on both Priory Road and Avenue Road. I can confirm that neither are progressing. However, if there is enough support, they could come in a future budget after the elections next year. I will provide further updates when I have them.
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Residents have been asking about proposed road safety schemes on both Priory Road and Avenue Road. I can confirm that neither are progressing. However, if there is enough support, they could come in a future budget after the elections next year. I will provide further updates when I have them.
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Like my residents, I rely on the number 50 bus service to run on time. However, people driving or parking dangerously on the route often causes significant delays. If you agree we need more enforcement along the route, please fill out this survey to let us know your views.
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Like my residents, I rely on the number 50 bus service to run on time. However, people driving or parking dangerously on the route often causes significant delays. If you agree we need more enforcement along the route, please fill out this survey to let us know your views.
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
www.tinyurl.com/FixThe50
🎥 Active Travel Cafe are hosting an online screening of Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning 25-min documentary, City of Cars, at 5pm on Tuesday 9th December. Sarah will be joining to discuss the film.
👉Visit www.activetravelcafe.org.uk to sign up for free and receive the zoom link.
👉Visit www.activetravelcafe.org.uk to sign up for free and receive the zoom link.
Zoom in, 5pm Tuesdays! | Active Travel Cafe
www.activetravelcafe.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎥 Active Travel Cafe are hosting an online screening of Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning 25-min documentary, City of Cars, at 5pm on Tuesday 9th December. Sarah will be joining to discuss the film.
👉Visit www.activetravelcafe.org.uk to sign up for free and receive the zoom link.
👉Visit www.activetravelcafe.org.uk to sign up for free and receive the zoom link.
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Christmas lights switch-on last night - and the street felt so much better opened up to people.
A space designed for walking, wheeling (that rumoured cycle path 👀), and community could make Moseley Village Green even better for the market, events and everyday village life.
#Moseley #PlacesForPeople
A space designed for walking, wheeling (that rumoured cycle path 👀), and community could make Moseley Village Green even better for the market, events and everyday village life.
#Moseley #PlacesForPeople
November 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Christmas lights switch-on last night - and the street felt so much better opened up to people.
A space designed for walking, wheeling (that rumoured cycle path 👀), and community could make Moseley Village Green even better for the market, events and everyday village life.
#Moseley #PlacesForPeople
A space designed for walking, wheeling (that rumoured cycle path 👀), and community could make Moseley Village Green even better for the market, events and everyday village life.
#Moseley #PlacesForPeople
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Come and join our family cycle ride on Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm, starting in Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Come and join our family cycle ride on Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm, starting in Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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When will @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social do something about drivers obstructing the tram tracks?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
When will @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social do something about drivers obstructing the tram tracks?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on vehicle size, weight and emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on vehicle size, weight and emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on vehicle size, weight and emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 10: Change parking charges & permits to be based on vehicle size, weight and emissions.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
We want a Birmingham where walking, cycling, wheeling and public transport are the first choices for getting around. Does this sound like something you want too? Join us as a supporter today!
Support us – Better Streets for Birmingham
Our mission Better Streets for Birmingham wants safer streets and more transport choice for everyday trips. To do this, we need to make changes to our streets, improve enforcement, and reconsider how we move around Birmingham. We help residents to unde...
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We want a Birmingham where walking, cycling, wheeling and public transport are the first choices for getting around. Does this sound like something you want too? Join us as a supporter today!
🚍 This week Transport for West Midlands published updates on the recent consultations for Birmingham’s five Cross City Bus routes.
The programme aims to create a more inclusive, reliable & accessible transport network.
crosscitybus.commonplace.is...
Photo by Alina Symonenko on Unsplash
The programme aims to create a more inclusive, reliable & accessible transport network.
crosscitybus.commonplace.is...
Photo by Alina Symonenko on Unsplash
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🚍 This week Transport for West Midlands published updates on the recent consultations for Birmingham’s five Cross City Bus routes.
The programme aims to create a more inclusive, reliable & accessible transport network.
crosscitybus.commonplace.is...
Photo by Alina Symonenko on Unsplash
The programme aims to create a more inclusive, reliable & accessible transport network.
crosscitybus.commonplace.is...
Photo by Alina Symonenko on Unsplash
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 9: Working with Transport for West Midlands to upgrade bus lanes, railway stations and new tramways.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 9: Working with Transport for West Midlands to upgrade bus lanes, railway stations and new tramways.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
November 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 9: Working with Transport for West Midlands to upgrade bus lanes, railway stations and new tramways.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 9: Working with Transport for West Midlands to upgrade bus lanes, railway stations and new tramways.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
👉 Wayfinding in Birmingham City Centre is important. It helps makes areas more walkable. We want more of it! Our response to Birmingham City Council's consultation is available here and you can write in to support us: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Our response to proposals for more city centre wayfinding
Better Streets for Birmingham supports the move to introduce more wayfinding totems and wants to see them introduced across the city.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
👉 Wayfinding in Birmingham City Centre is important. It helps makes areas more walkable. We want more of it! Our response to Birmingham City Council's consultation is available here and you can write in to support us: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 8: Make residential streets greener and calmer.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 8: Make residential streets greener and calmer.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Will you make Birmingham's roads safer?
Better Streets joins with 15 organisations to make ten asks of tomorrow's politicians to address road safety.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask 8: Make residential streets greener and calmer.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask 8: Make residential streets greener and calmer.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....