Active Travel England

Delighted to see the Government announce new guidance for councils on how to make streets safer for women and girls. I led a debate on this in January and I am glad that the Government is listening to the women being pushed out of the public realm for fear of their safety.

These shocking stats show just how much work there is to be done. This Government is determined to deliver real change - by working directly with the councils who design our streets - to ensure women and girls in our communities feel safe to walk, wheel and cycle.

Important work to help make our streets safer and more inclusive for women & girls. When people feel safe, they are more likely to choose walking, wheeling and cycling — which is why street design, infrastructure, and cycle training must go hand in hand. 🚶‍♀️👩‍🦽🚴‍♀️

Today, Active Travel England has announced a new programme of work to help councils design streets that are safer for women and girls. Read the announcement here: activetravelengland.gov.uk/news/nationwid… @transportgovuk @ukhomeoffice @jessphillips @Chris_Boardman @livingstreets

For many women and girls, walking in their local areas comes with a calculation about safety, lighting, routes and risks. Last night, Local Transport Minister @LilianGreenwood met with women and girls in Liverpool to find out what would help them feel safer.

Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe walking in their own neighbourhood. New guidance for councils will help redesign our streets – with better lighting, safer crossings and smarter planning – so safety is built in, not an afterthought. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…

Today, Active Travel England has announced a new programme to help councils design streets that are safer for women and girls. 9 in 10 women have felt unsafe walking at night. Designing streets that feel safe isn’t optional – it’s essential. Read more: activetravelengland.gov.uk/news/nationwid…

We were thrilled to welcome His Majesty The King to open the new Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, part of The King’s series, and launch the King Charles III England Coast Path today. 🌊 These both stand as enduring commitments to protecting nature and public access.

@transportgovuk @LilianGreenwood @Chris_Boardman

Kesgrave: built for active travel 🚲🚶 86% of students in Kesgrave walk, wheel or cycle to high school – and for adults, active travel is the go-to for everyday journeys. Hear from Kesgrave locals on what independent active travel means to them.

Today is #BeepBeepDay with @Brakecharity 🚦 Teaching road safety basics to young children is the first step in helping them travel safely and confidently later in life. Early awareness → practical skills → independence. Get involved: brake.org.uk/beep

We know nature boosts physical and mental health - but inconsistent evaluation makes it hard to know what works. Our new #HealthyOutdoors guide produced with @OHID offers a shared way to measure health outcomes in outdoor interventions. Find out more: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/17/hea…

The East of England Campaign Junctions are all most here! 😁 Schools from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex will assemble to present their ideas to increase and promote walking and wheeling as part of the @TeamModeshift Active Travel Ambassador Programme funded by @activetraveleng 🚲🚶

@transportgovuk @LilianGreenwood @Chris_Boardman

Meet Neville – one of the people making the school run safer 🚲🛴 Neville helps run a School Street – where traffic is restricted outside a school during the start and end of the day. Hear from Neville on how School Streets make journeys healthier, greener and more enjoyable🍃

Work is starting on a better walking, wheeling & cycling routes through Bath city centre 🚶‍♀️🚲 The improvements will make it easier & safer to get around, while connecting to other routes & supporting cleaner, healthier travel across the city. ow.ly/43tR50Yq2No

Our Wednesday rides are designed to help with easy navigation of the city’s cycle infrastructure! 😀👍 Come and join us for a spin this Wednesday 🚴🚴‍♀️ #Doncasterisgreat #Doncaster #Activetravel #DonATH #Cycling

@transportgovuk @LilianGreenwood @Chris_Boardman

Looking for a healthy, green and fun school run? 🍃 Darwin and Griffin love cycling to school – they start every day active and ready to learn. For mum Hannah, it makes mornings quicker and happier 🚲

@transportgovuk @LilianGreenwood @Chris_Boardman @WalkWheelCycleT @allcycle_bw

Find out more about @bathnes's active travel social prescribing project, The Active Way: theactivewaybathnes.co.uk

Nature, movement, and good company – the ingredients to a happy, healthy life 🍃 Hear how @bathnes’s active travel prescribing project The Active Way is helping people feel happier and stronger 🚶🧑‍🦽🚲