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Sutton Living Streets publish a note on a Community Street Audit in preparation towards Sutton High Street safety scheme
London Borough of Sutton Transport Planning and Network Development officers invited representatives from residents associations, churches, schools, local businesses, police, cycling and walking groups to take part in a community street audit of  Sutton High Street between Angel Hill and Crown Road on 23 June 2009. This event was organised as a precursor to an [...]   read more
Subscribe to Sutton Living Streets Sutton Living Streets   11 Sep 2009

Workshop Two ? Making your local group more effective [Supporters' Conference 2009]
A presentation was given by Jeremy Leach of Southwark Living Streets[13], about what their group did and how they do it. Tips included starting summer meetings with a walkabout in an area of interest, invite local councillors to present on issues that they are working on, and to work at borough level (e.g. 20 mph [...]   read more
Subscribe to Sutton Living Streets Sutton Living Streets   06 Apr 2009

Daniel Moylan, Conservative councillor and deputy leader Kensington and Chelsea, board member TfL [Supporters' Conference 2009]
Daniel said there were three things he wanted to briefly talk about, (and apologised for them being London-centric): shared space, Boris and some suggestions for us (i.e. the Living Streets organisation) Daniel made it known that he is in favour of shared space. He began by saying that whoever you, whatever mode you use, there is [...]   read more
Subscribe to Sutton Living Streets Sutton Living Streets   06 Apr 2009

Tony Armstrong, chief executive Living Streets ? new strategy and plans for years ahead [Supporters' Conference 2009]
Tony began by saying that Living Streets existed to make walking safe and attractive, and then went on to give some reminders of what could detract from these ideals, including: subways[1]; complicated and bewildering junctions (poor desire lines, often prioritised against people on foot); railings (as many are not there for safety but were installed [...]   read more
Subscribe to Sutton Living Streets Sutton Living Streets   06 Apr 2009

Mike Loveday, chair of Living Streets ? putting Living Streets 80th year in context [Supporters' conference 2009]
Mike gave a history of the organisation, highlighting decade by decade advances. In 1928, when the Pedestrians Association was formed, there was no Highway Code, no driving test (a driving license could be purchased for 5 shillings), and no speed limits. There were around 100,000 vehicles on the road and 6,127 road deaths were recorded [...]   read more
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