Make Portsmouth Streets Safe: for walking, cycling and wheeling

17/02/2026

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20/08/2024

A national network of safe cycle routes could cut GP appointments “by hundreds of thousands, if not millions a year” by helping people incorporate more physical activity into their lives, according to Louise Haigh, who also sits on the government’s health mission delivery board.

She added that access to safe cycle routes was “essential” to tackling the country’s carbon footprint.

“We’re in a climate crisis. We’re in a public health crisis; getting people walking and cycling and moving more are essential to solving both of those in the immediate term and in the long term,” she said. “There’s lots of evidence to show that will reduce the number of GP appointments by hundreds of thousands, if not millions, a year.”

Transport secretary says government’s strategy for active travel could cut GP appointments by millions

01/08/2024

'Our council house was amazing. A monopitch-roofed, two-storey, four-bedroom home with a front and back garden that faced on to a pedestrianised square that was a very safe place to play.

The buzz and excitement were absolutely incredible. We were surrounded by lots of young families just like us. There were kids everywhere playing from dawn until dusk. We all went to the same brand-new, state-of-the-art infant and junior schools that were only a 15-minute walk away for myself and my sisters. On that walk you didn’t cross a single road and you felt unbelievably safe, as you met all of your mates along the way. I didn’t know a single kid who was driven to school in their family car.'

In Washington, Tyne and Wear, we found space, security and community. It shows the power of good planning, says architect and presenter George Clarke

30/05/2024

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Born out of an anti-car protest in 1974, the Colombian capital closes many roads to cars every Sunday, leaving them free for bikes, skates and pedestrians

22/04/2024

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Lebanon’s economy and electricity system are broken and much power is now generated locally, with devastating effects on air quality and health

02/04/2024

Hi everyone, here is a useful information about a proposed scheme to make the Elm Grove / Grove Road South crossroads safer for cyclists (which could finally stop persistent anti-social parking in the painted cycle lanes...!). The deadline for responses is no later than 10th April 2024. Responses should be emailed to [email protected] and clearly state whether you support the proposed scheme. https://pompeybug.co.uk/2024-03-elm-grove/ Thank you!

For years now, many cyclists have complained, reported and commented about persistent anti-social parking in the painted cycle lanes around the El...

17/02/2024

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07/02/2024

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“The success of cycling in cities around the world, from the freezing streets of Copenhagen to the expansive districts of Austin, Texas, shows that it is not geography that keeps people in cars and stops them from embracing greener, healthier and quieter modes of transport. In reality, it comes down to two things, both of which are within the control of city planners: how safe is it to cycle, and how convenient is it to drive?

Balance those two things properly, and people will change their behaviour. Not because they have to, but because they want to. The surveys and polls make clear that most people want change: they want cities that are safe, clean and quiet – cities that follow the Dutch blueprint.”

READ Chris’ interview with the Global Cycling Network: https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/lifestyle/interviews/the-dutch-turned-the-netherlands-into-a-bicycle-utopia-heres-how-we-can-do-the-same-in-other-countries

05/02/2024

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🚶‍♂️🚲 Exciting news for pedestrians and cyclists .

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️The city's second Tiger crossing is now open on Victoria Road North, providing a safer crossing for everyone.

What's special about this Tiger crossing? 🐅 It features marked parallel lanes, ensuring pedestrians and cyclists can travel independently but safely, like the nearby crossing on Fawcett Road. Plus, cycle ramps and dropped kerbs make it easier for cyclists, wheelchair users, and parents with pushchairs to access the crossing effortlessly.

The narrower approach encourages drivers to approach the area more slowly, making crossing quicker and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Plus, we've added a touch of greenery and benches, enhancing the overall look and feel of the area, which makes your journey much more pleasant.

This newly unveiled crossing is a significant milestone for the city's East West Active Travel Corridor, dedicated to creating secure and accessible routes for everyone travelling by foot, wheel or bike.

Discover more about the East West Active Corridor and how it's transforming our city's cycle and walking routes at www.portsmouth.gov.uk/east-west-corridor 🌐