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Will Norman

@willnorman.co.uk

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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 · 29d

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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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 20m

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

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 7h

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

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

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.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

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

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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.

www.cityam.com

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 3d

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 · 8d

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
@willnorman.co.uk

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 8d

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.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 8d

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...

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 8d

Don’t believe the haters.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 9d

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

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 8d

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 🚲

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 8d

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.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 9d

A few photos of progress:

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 9d

Fantastic progress being made by Camden Council team in the pedestrianisation of Camden High Street.

Removing the traffic has made it so much safer - and now the street is being made welcoming and fun.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13d

And we can already see that the Sustainable Drainage System that sits under all the flower beds is helping reduce flooding in heavy rain. ☔️🌧️⛈️🌿☘️🌹🌳

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13d

Green infrastructure is improving the quality of journeys:
💚88% of users say the planting makes their journey more pleasant
🌱83% say it contributes to wellbeing
🚶‍♀️80% say it has encouraged them to walk more in area
🚲43% say it has encouraged them to cycle more in area

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13d

We've transformed the Tolworth Roundabout.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 14d

Only 16% of people understand key Highway Code rules designed to keep everyone safe.

TfL have a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the Highway Code, highlighting key rules designed to protect people walking, cycling & motorcycling.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 14d

Talking walking at the London Assembly this morning - the importance of safety, places to sit and reducing street clutter.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 14d

London ❤️ Santander Cycles

The amazing Santander TfL partnership is 10yrs old & has delivered 100m+ rides around our great city.

We’ve extended this for another 7yrs - the biggest public sponsorship deal in the world - ensuring many more affordable bike rides to come!

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Wayne Dickson @waynedickson.bsky.social · 15d

I passed four different sets of infrastructure upgrades on my cycle to work this morning.

Excellent stuff.

Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 15d

100s of new pedestrian crossings are being delivered in London.

It's great to see the new raised zebra on the A22 Godstone Road - near Riddlesdown Common - enabling the local community to safely cross this busy road.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 15d

The new pedestrian and cycling crossing of Essex Road in Islington connects up low traffic neighbourhoods and makes it much safer to cross this busy road.

☘️🌷🌻🥀🌿🌱🌼 More planting still to come!

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