South Norwood Country Park, one of Croydon’s many ‘green lungs’ which have served us so well during lockdown
CROYDON COMMENTARY: For South Croydon resident CONNIE MUIR, it is a manifesto from a community organisation which has impressed her most during the latest election campaign, as she’s voting with her feet
During the pandemic, people in London have rediscovered the simple act of walking – the oldest, cheapest and greenest transport there is. It has allowed us to stay healthy, happy and connected to those around us.
But lots of us still struggle with narrow, cluttered, uneven pavements, crossings that prioritise cars rather than people, and growing numbers of speeding vehicles.
That’s why I support Living Streets’ Manifesto for Walking – London.
It calls for candidates in our mayoral election to pledge to tackle air pollution, transform our streets for people of all ages and abilities, make walking the natural choice for short journeys, and for an end pedestrian deaths and injuries on our roads.
It is time we redesigned our streets around people, not cars.
That way we can all continue to enjoy the benefits of walking and healthier, happier communities.
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