Safe Streets Now is a community of campaigners calling for lower speed limits in built up areas, greater physical and legal protections for vulnerable road users and longer bans for the worst drivers. Because we do not accept that 5 people should be killed on our roads every day. And because by protecting the safety of our streets we will make them more welcoming, thriving and joyous places This 22nd September (World Car Free Day), we are inviting individuals and groups across the country to join a national day of action calling for these changes. Whether it’s a formal road closure or play street, kidical mass bike ride, street theatre, vigil or protest, that’s up to you - as long as it’s safe for participants and legal.
All you need to do is tell us where you’re going to be. We will produce flyers, help with press releases and advertise your event on our website, as well as providing ongoing online support and other resources to make your day as successful as possible.
No matter how big or small your event, by adding your voice to this crucial call for change you will be helping to fix our broken streets, not only in your own community but across the country as a whole. So register your interest today, and together we will make our streets safe for everyone who uses them.
“The streets belong to all of us, yet they have been captured by machines. Reclaiming them saves lives and builds communities”George Monbiot, author, journalist, environmental activist
“We know what it takes to build healthy and safe cities; there's an abundance of wisdom and experience out there. The reason we tolerate the child deaths, air pollution and huge financial burden caused by motorised traffic isn't a lack of knowledge - it's an absence of political will. Let's demand safer streets. Now.”Yannick Read, ETA
“We support Safe Streets Now because 20's Plenty where people are. As the National Campaign for 20mph limits we understand that safer speeds are essential as the basis for better, healthier, cleaner fairer streets for all. 20's Plenty are asking all politicians to follow the lead of Wales who this September normalised 20mph in settlements countrywide. For drivers to drive responsibly within the speed limits and the police to enforce it so that there are safer streets for every road user whether young or old and however they get about.”Anna Semlyen, National Campaign Manager, 20's Plenty For Us
"Playing Out fully supports Safe Streets Now because children need to be able to get around and play outside where they live, for their health and happiness. We know that parents are reluctant to allow this mainly because of the very real danger posed by traffic. Urgent and meaningful action is needed to make our streets safe for children and for everyone”.Alice Ferguson, Playing Out