We're not getting very far with the Road Safety Emergency if the cops are collectively parking on the zig zags.

Today we met with West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster to discuss the work he is doing across the region to make our streets safer. We are very grateful for his time and commitment to continue to work with us and partners to improve road safety.

Every street is a type of road, but not every road is a street. Our cities are full of roads masquerading as streets and the results of that design choice are clear. Streets become deadly barriers to the freedom of independent mobility for everyone outside of a car.

Bike lanes are for more than just cyclists!

Today the Better Streets for Birmingham committee met with Councillor Roger Harmer, Leader of Birmingham City Council, and Councillor Julien Pritchard, the Deputy Leader, to discuss road safety. Thanks to both for their time and commitment to delivering safer streets for our city's residents.

This is why infrastructure is so important!

This is the dream.

"But the handicapped need cars!" No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone.

These roles will ass much-needed capacity to our volunteer-led organisation, helping us strengthen our day-to-day operations, support and grow local groups, and enable more people across birmingham to get involved and make a difference in their neighbourhoods.

We're looking for enthusiastic, organised and community-minded people who share our ambition for safer, healthier and more people- friendly streets.

There's a reason why Somerville hasn't had a traffic death in 4 years. The city isn't perfect, but they've made a concerted effort to design many streets around people and not cars. You can still drive, but you're going to have to do so slowly and while paying attention.

Applications open for part-time roles with Better Streets - Better Streets for Birmingham

Drivers who speed because they like the feeling of going fast should ride a bike. It feels fast at 20 mph.

Since everyone’s arguing about speed cameras, let’s keep a couple facts in mind: 1) Research show that camera enforcement is much more popular than the media implies – in suburbs as well as cities. Lesson: Don’t conflate a few angry car owners with “public opinion.” (cont'd)