At least 75% of residents in Westminster will live within 400m of a cycle route that meets the highest standard, to create a network that is safe and inclusive for all.
2022-2026 is a vital stage in London’s zero-carbon journey. Motor vehicles are the largest and most stubborn source of London’s emissions, and borough councils control 95% of the city’s roads. We need all our councils to act in the next four years and be bold – or it’ll be too late to get to zero carbon roads by 2030. That’s what’s needed for London and Westminster to do their bit.
That’s why we developed specific, personalised asks for each London borough council in the 2022 council elections to cut road transport emissions fast and enable lots more walking, cycling and wheeling.
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Checking in on London borough council progress in 2023 - how well are London's boroughs doing to progress Climate Safe Streets? Find Westminster's results.
ASK 1. Safe Cycle Routes
At least 75% of residents in Westminster will live within 400m of a cycle route that meets the highest standard, to create a network that is safe and inclusive for all.
ASK 2. Safer Walking
Install a pedestrian phase at all signalised junctions where footfall is high, on every arm of the junction.
ASK 3. Streets for People
Carry out a wide-reaching, representative survey of residents in all of Westminster’s neighbourhoods about motor traffic on their streets. Where a significant proportion want through traffic reduced, carry out a rolling programme to reduce or remove through traffic in those neighbourhoods.
ASK 4. Secure Cycle Parking
There will be sufficient secure and inclusive cycle parking for residents and visitors throughout Westminster and more street trees and parklets.
ASK 5. Shared Mobility
Every resident of Westminster will live within an easy distance of an electric vehicle car club and a shared cycle hub, so that most households do not need to own a car.
Pledged
“Westminster Labour is pleased to support the Climate Safe Streets campaign ahead of the 2022 Local Council Elections. Labour is committed to building a fairer Westminster that tackles the climate emergency, creates more new green spaces and incorporates the principles of ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’ into reinvigorating our local high streets and communities. Despite currently being in opposition Westminster Labour has led the way in recent years on getting cycle hangers, expanding the Santander Cycle network and on safer junctions in our city but we could do much more to create a cleaner, greener Westminster if we win on 5th May.”
Pledged
“The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report has demonstrated that one of the biggest changes in society we need is traffic reduction. We can’t just move from one type of vehicle to another – we need to change how we get around our city. Elected Green Party Councillors will always put people and planet above all else with no vested interests or private donors. Everyone deserves streets that are safe – and clean air.”
-Zack Polanski, Assembly Member
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Cllr Adam Hug, Westminster Labour Party (won)
Westminster Liberal Democrats
Westminster Green Party
Conservative Party
Cleaner air, better physical and mental wellbeing, a healthier local environment - and climate action - are all possible through Climate Safe Streets.
Euan, Westminster Climate Champion
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