Better Ealing Streets

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Our campaigning goals go hand in hand: Make our streets safer and easier to get around by walking, cycling, or wheeling. Reduce reliance on private cars by making alternatives more appealing and practical. 👉

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Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jul 13

Ealing declared a Climate Emergency in 2019. Active travel is in every Ealing strategy. So why does its own Core Route on Popes Lane get no protected cycle track? Actions are needed, not words Take the council's 5-minute survey and demand a protected cycle track on Popes lane 👉 dub.sh/popeslane

A collage of Ealing Council's plan 2026-30 showing their climate commitments. A slogan is overlayed saying Save Ealing's Core Cycle Route

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jul 12

Ealing dropped two places in this year's Healthy Streets Scorecard. It'll drop more if it fails to protect cycling on its own Core Route on Popes Lane Take the council's 5-minute survey and demand a protected cycle track between A406 and Rose Gardens 👉 dub.sh/popeslane

Image shows Healthy Streets scorecard league table with Ealing's drop from 15 to 17. Save Ealing's Core Cycle Route

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jul 12

OWN GOAL Ealing Council will effectively remove a Core Cycle Route on Popes Lane. They have £300k and a stated commitment to active travel. So why no protected cycle track? Take the council's 5-minute survey and demand a protected cycle track from A406 to Rose Gardens  👉 dub.sh/popeslane

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jul 6

In a similar vein from us.

Less safe steets => more car use => less active travel => less clean air - a vicious spiral

Safer steets => more active travel => less car use => cleaner air - a virtuous cycle

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Nov 14

When School Streets and "nice problems to have" meet... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Local mum Ashleigh Heathfield said the roads are "definitely quieter" but the pathways are "a lot busier".

"We're constantly trying to move out of the way of everyone. The paths just aren't wide enough to fit everyone coming down," she said.

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jul 12

We're really chuffed to be alongside these amazing groups on this leaflet. For more inspiration and practical guidance, @mumsforlungs.bsky.social have brilliant advice on how to get one started in your area www.mumsforlungs.org/about-school...

📢 Flyer Summary: Safer Streets Initiative

Ealing Council is proposing a School Street for Fielding Primary School to enhance safety and reduce traffic stress. The flyer encourages residents to complete a brief survey by Sunday, 13 July, to show support.

🔹 Why support it?
- Safer and calmer roads
- Less stressful school runs
- Positive endorsements from a deputy head, pupil, and parent

🔹 How to participate:
- Use the QR code or visit www.dub.sh/SaferFielding

🔹 Backed by:
- Parents for Future West London
- Friends of the Earth Ealing
- Better Ealing Streets
- Ealing Cycling Campaign
- Mums for Lungs
- Ealing Transition
- Living Streets Group Ealing

💬 “Small changes make a big difference”—let’s show Ealing Council that Northfields cares!

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jun 19

A diagram of how safer streets lead to cleaner air and safer streets

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Jun 19

Despite the barracking, name calling, threats and abuse, clean air campaigners need to keep campaigning. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Mar 29

See quoted tweet for what @tomflood.bsky.social is describing here.

pros and cons list of Putting in protected mobility lanesPros reduce fatalities, reduce injuries, more people biking, less pollution, economic boost, less congestion, healthier population, kids biking/rolling to school, safer sidewalks, helps address the climate emergency, increase active transportation, more inclusive spaces. Cons: A driver might get mad.

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Mar 22

Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?
Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Feb 18

The entire argument summed up in just one simple exchange.

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Oct 29

If you cycle, do drivers cut across you less frequently?

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Oct 29

As a pedestrian crossing a side road, are drivers and cyclists giving way to you more frequently?

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Oct 29

It's nearly 3 years since changes were made to the Highway Code to protect the most vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists.   How effective do you think it's been so far?

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Oct 12

✅ Support the Boston Road pavement and cycle track plans in Hanwell, Ealing Help Protect vulnerable Kids, Older people, Walkers, Wheelers and Cyclists 🛴👨🏻‍🦽🚲🚶🏽‍♀️ 👉https://ealing.gov.uk/info/201042/current_consultations/3390/boston_road_highway_improvements Ends Friday 18th Oct #ActiveTravel #Ealing

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Sep 20

Swap Congestion for Connection! 🤝 To mark World Car Free Day enjoy a day of free family and community fun in Bond Street in #Ealing Broadway. Organised by @EalingCouncil, explore stalls from local businesses, family activities and games on the green. Midday to 5pm, Sunday 22nd September

Bond Street in Ealing, West London, with text promoting World Car Free day at this location on 22nd September

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Sep 13

This year’s Ealing BEAT is packed with with over 230 artists across 69 venues, the majority of which are just 15 minutes walk from transport connections, or 15 minutes by bike from Ealing. 14-15th and 21-22nd September ealingbeat.org.uk

A map showing Ealing BEAT locations overlayed with walking times

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Sep 10

Sunday 22nd September is #WorldCarFree day 🌍 🪙Cheaper 💟Healthier 🌿Greener 🤝Friendlier 👧Safer. Discover the benefits of walking and wheeling at betterealingstreets.org.uk/ 🛴🦽👟 💡Follow us for tips to fewer car trips in #Ealing #ActiveTravel #CycleToSchoolWeek #CarFreeDay

Photos of a person cycling and a multi-generational family walking in Ealing to promote World Car Free Day on 22nd September

Better Ealing Streets@betterealing· Dec 13

We are Better Ealing Streets. We believe our streets and community spaces can be even more healthy, safe and enjoyable for all ages and abilities.