Green School Runs
@greenschoolruns.bsky.social
We are a group of parents that encourages active transport options for the school run. #GreenSchoolRuns #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
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Big win for the 603 bus! 🎉
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
🌍🚲 It’s #WorldSustainableTransportDay!
A great reminder of how walking, cycling, and clean transport can make our communities healthier and happier.
Want to learn more ? Check it out here 👉 www.worldsustainabletransportday.org
Let’s keep moving toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone!
A great reminder of how walking, cycling, and clean transport can make our communities healthier and happier.
Want to learn more ? Check it out here 👉 www.worldsustainabletransportday.org
Let’s keep moving toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone!
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌍🚲 It’s #WorldSustainableTransportDay!
A great reminder of how walking, cycling, and clean transport can make our communities healthier and happier.
Want to learn more ? Check it out here 👉 www.worldsustainabletransportday.org
Let’s keep moving toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone!
A great reminder of how walking, cycling, and clean transport can make our communities healthier and happier.
Want to learn more ? Check it out here 👉 www.worldsustainabletransportday.org
Let’s keep moving toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone!
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Please support the proposed expansion of the #SchoolStreets Zone at Whybridge Infant and Junior and The Brittons Academy Schools.
Deadline next Monday, 1st December. #Havering #AirPollution
Deadline next Monday, 1st December. #Havering #AirPollution
School Streets should be encouraged for our children's health and wellbeing. The current level of congestion outside schools is completely unsustainable. @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @sustrans.bsky.social @londoncycling.bsky.social @cyclehavering.bsky.social
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/11/24/w...
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/11/24/w...
Why School Street Schemes Are Vital For Our Children’s Health.
School Streets protect children from heightened risks of collisions and from the health impacts of air pollution during school pick up and drop off times
thehaveringdaily.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Please support the proposed expansion of the #SchoolStreets Zone at Whybridge Infant and Junior and The Brittons Academy Schools.
Deadline next Monday, 1st December. #Havering #AirPollution
Deadline next Monday, 1st December. #Havering #AirPollution
A surprising number of school run car journeys start from homes less than 1km away.
That’s a walkable distance for many — but instead, we get more traffic, more pollution, and fewer chances for kids to move.
What if we reimagined the school run as time for fresh air and connection, not congestion?
That’s a walkable distance for many — but instead, we get more traffic, more pollution, and fewer chances for kids to move.
What if we reimagined the school run as time for fresh air and connection, not congestion?
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A surprising number of school run car journeys start from homes less than 1km away.
That’s a walkable distance for many — but instead, we get more traffic, more pollution, and fewer chances for kids to move.
What if we reimagined the school run as time for fresh air and connection, not congestion?
That’s a walkable distance for many — but instead, we get more traffic, more pollution, and fewer chances for kids to move.
What if we reimagined the school run as time for fresh air and connection, not congestion?
This week we wrote to Rachel Reeves urging the Treasury not to cap the Cycle to Work Scheme. 🚲
For many families, it’s the only affordable way to access cargo bikes: a true alternative to the car that supports children’s health, reduces congestion, and improves air quality. 👨👩👧👦💚🌬️
For many families, it’s the only affordable way to access cargo bikes: a true alternative to the car that supports children’s health, reduces congestion, and improves air quality. 👨👩👧👦💚🌬️
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This week we wrote to Rachel Reeves urging the Treasury not to cap the Cycle to Work Scheme. 🚲
For many families, it’s the only affordable way to access cargo bikes: a true alternative to the car that supports children’s health, reduces congestion, and improves air quality. 👨👩👧👦💚🌬️
For many families, it’s the only affordable way to access cargo bikes: a true alternative to the car that supports children’s health, reduces congestion, and improves air quality. 👨👩👧👦💚🌬️
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Looking to build confidence on a bike? 😊 🚴🚴🚴
@camdencouncil.bsky.social offers free cycle training for both adults and kids.
A great way to learn, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
#cycling #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
www.camden.gov.uk/en/cycle-ski...
@camdencouncil.bsky.social offers free cycle training for both adults and kids.
A great way to learn, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
#cycling #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
www.camden.gov.uk/en/cycle-ski...
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Looking to build confidence on a bike? 😊 🚴🚴🚴
@camdencouncil.bsky.social offers free cycle training for both adults and kids.
A great way to learn, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
#cycling #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
www.camden.gov.uk/en/cycle-ski...
@camdencouncil.bsky.social offers free cycle training for both adults and kids.
A great way to learn, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
#cycling #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
www.camden.gov.uk/en/cycle-ski...
Have you considered using a #CargoBike for the school run? @pedalme.bsky.social offers this service with riders who have an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring safety for unaccompanied children 😊🚲
#BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
#BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Have you considered using a #CargoBike for the school run? @pedalme.bsky.social offers this service with riders who have an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring safety for unaccompanied children 😊🚲
#BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
#BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
Big win for the 603 bus! 🎉
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Big win for the 603 bus! 🎉
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate in different countries, you can start by reading this article on the Swiss Pedibus System
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
observingleslie.com/magazine/the...
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
observingleslie.com/magazine/the...
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate in different countries, you can start by reading this article on the Swiss Pedibus System
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
observingleslie.com/magazine/the...
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
observingleslie.com/magazine/the...
Walking buses are such a great way for kids to get to school safely and socially. 🚶👫
With parents or chaperones leading the way, it’s more than just a walk — it’s a community journey.
Less traffic, more fresh air, and happier mornings all around. 💚
With parents or chaperones leading the way, it’s more than just a walk — it’s a community journey.
Less traffic, more fresh air, and happier mornings all around. 💚
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Walking buses are such a great way for kids to get to school safely and socially. 🚶👫
With parents or chaperones leading the way, it’s more than just a walk — it’s a community journey.
Less traffic, more fresh air, and happier mornings all around. 💚
With parents or chaperones leading the way, it’s more than just a walk — it’s a community journey.
Less traffic, more fresh air, and happier mornings all around. 💚
Thrilled to be part of the SUV Alliance! We fully support a large-vehicle levy: a fair tool to raise revenue and to discourage the rise of oversized, polluting vehicles that make our urban streets much less safe, especially for children.
We’ve joined forces across civil society & have written a joint letter to the HM Treasury advising urgent tax reform on the UK’s heaviest, most polluting cars.
We’re calling for change: a straightforward large vehicle levy, that would raise nearly £2bn for vital public investment.
#AutumnBudget
We’re calling for change: a straightforward large vehicle levy, that would raise nearly £2bn for vital public investment.
#AutumnBudget
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thrilled to be part of the SUV Alliance! We fully support a large-vehicle levy: a fair tool to raise revenue and to discourage the rise of oversized, polluting vehicles that make our urban streets much less safe, especially for children.
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This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
www.economist.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
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They market their cars as weapons and we allow them on the same roads as children cycling to school.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They market their cars as weapons and we allow them on the same roads as children cycling to school.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
And I still get weird middle-aged men in my notifications obfuscating for and defending this.
This is not a serious society.
If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate you could start by watching this video which was developed as part of a Walking Bus Toolkit by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Walking Bus – a brief introduction
This video was developed as part of a Walking Bus Toolkit by Bath and North East Somerset Council. To access the full toolkit please visit the Travelwest website:…
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate you could start by watching this video which was developed as part of a Walking Bus Toolkit by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Fascinating overview of the effects of LTNs in London! ⬇️
What surprises you the most?
#London #TransportAnalysis
What surprises you the most?
#London #TransportAnalysis
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fascinating overview of the effects of LTNs in London! ⬇️
What surprises you the most?
#London #TransportAnalysis
What surprises you the most?
#London #TransportAnalysis
"Levels of harmful air pollutants have dropped significantly since the ultra-low emission zone was enlarged [...] last year, according to a report from city hall.[...]The total change was equivalent to removing 200,000 cars from the road for one year."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"Levels of harmful air pollutants have dropped significantly since the ultra-low emission zone was enlarged [...] last year, according to a report from city hall.[...]The total change was equivalent to removing 200,000 cars from the road for one year."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"For a quicker climate crisis...use Fossil Ads".
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"For a quicker climate crisis...use Fossil Ads".
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
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Long lines of cars and blocked crosswalks have become the norm in Hampstead during school drop-offs.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our kids deserve a safer, calmer start to their day — and so do we. 🚶🚸🌿
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our kids deserve a safer, calmer start to their day — and so do we. 🚶🚸🌿
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Long lines of cars and blocked crosswalks have become the norm in Hampstead during school drop-offs.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our kids deserve a safer, calmer start to their day — and so do we. 🚶🚸🌿
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our kids deserve a safer, calmer start to their day — and so do we. 🚶🚸🌿
Bike buses are such a brilliant idea. 🚲👨👩👧👦
Kids ride to school together with parents or chaperones — it’s safe, social, and way more fun than sitting in traffic.
Less stress. More smiles. Healthier mornings. 💚
Let’s bring more bike buses to our streets!
Kids ride to school together with parents or chaperones — it’s safe, social, and way more fun than sitting in traffic.
Less stress. More smiles. Healthier mornings. 💚
Let’s bring more bike buses to our streets!
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Bike buses are such a brilliant idea. 🚲👨👩👧👦
Kids ride to school together with parents or chaperones — it’s safe, social, and way more fun than sitting in traffic.
Less stress. More smiles. Healthier mornings. 💚
Let’s bring more bike buses to our streets!
Kids ride to school together with parents or chaperones — it’s safe, social, and way more fun than sitting in traffic.
Less stress. More smiles. Healthier mornings. 💚
Let’s bring more bike buses to our streets!
Check out this handy guide from @greenschoolruns.bsky.social to discover alternative ways to reach your NW3 school without driving to the gate 🏫🚶🚴.
Find a method that suits you and help improve #AirQuality.
Explore the possibilities today! buff.ly/3O9jstW
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Find a method that suits you and help improve #AirQuality.
Explore the possibilities today! buff.ly/3O9jstW
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Guide to Sustainable School Runs in NW3 | Green School Runs
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Check out this handy guide from @greenschoolruns.bsky.social to discover alternative ways to reach your NW3 school without driving to the gate 🏫🚶🚴.
Find a method that suits you and help improve #AirQuality.
Explore the possibilities today! buff.ly/3O9jstW
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Find a method that suits you and help improve #AirQuality.
Explore the possibilities today! buff.ly/3O9jstW
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Why do we give so much of our street space to cars—when they’re one of the least efficient ways to move people?
Feels like it’s time to rethink our priorities. 🚶🚲🚌 🚗 🛣️ 🤔
#urbanplanning #transportation
Feels like it’s time to rethink our priorities. 🚶🚲🚌 🚗 🛣️ 🤔
#urbanplanning #transportation
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Why do we give so much of our street space to cars—when they’re one of the least efficient ways to move people?
Feels like it’s time to rethink our priorities. 🚶🚲🚌 🚗 🛣️ 🤔
#urbanplanning #transportation
Feels like it’s time to rethink our priorities. 🚶🚲🚌 🚗 🛣️ 🤔
#urbanplanning #transportation
"An independent study has found that since London first introduced a Low Emission Zone in 2008, there has been a ‘meaningful improvement’ in test results among Key Stage 2 pupils."
#AirQuality #AirPollution
#AirQuality #AirPollution
School exam results improve since launch of London's LEZ - AirQualityNews
An independent study has found that since London first introduced a Low Emission Zone in 2008, there has been a ‘meaningful improvement’ in test results among Key Stage 2 pupils. While it is widely…
airqualitynews.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"An independent study has found that since London first introduced a Low Emission Zone in 2008, there has been a ‘meaningful improvement’ in test results among Key Stage 2 pupils."
#AirQuality #AirPollution
#AirQuality #AirPollution