Merton Active Travel

A non-political alliance of Merton residents and groups that works to enable & encourage active travel and cleaner, greener streets.

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

We'd much prefer to contribute to more positive stories about active travel in Merton - maybe next time, especially if the Walking and Cycling Strategy is ambitious.
@Merton_Council @RossGarrod @cllr_alambritis @eleanorSW19

[MyLondon @myldn]

Merton residents have said they fear for their lives when cycling through the borough

While the council plans to improve cycling infrastructure, many feel the borough lags 'far behind' the rest of London

@H_Galliven1

https://t.co/Edrh8arhkk

[Merton Cycling Campaign @CyclingMerton]

Great to speak at the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Committee about Merton's Cycling & Walking Strategy, last night with @GroupMerton. Over 1000 contributed to the consultation, giving as a great mandate to do what's needed to enable more ppl to cycle! Let's do this!

[Kingston Cycling Campaign @KingstonCycling]

Still a few places left for this weekend's FREE, fun & family-friendly bike ride! Secure your spot on https://t.co/6bDfEYNW3Z & join us from 10.45am on Sunday 6 October 2024 as we head off on a gentle 6-mile loop from Claremont Gardens, Surbiton.

[Full Cycle Community Bike Project (Kingston) @FullCycleBP]

With spaces still left on next week's Under 18s bike maintenance workshop, why not help your kids learn a practical life skill this summer. Because you're never too young to learn how to take care of your own bike. Book your place for 9 Aug 10am-12.30pm on https://t.co/slgEv8I7PT

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Good to see some more cycle hangars being installed to allow people to store their bikes safely

[Matthew Marks @MatthewMarks42]

Oh what is this? Cycle route road markings and signs, and more bike hangars in @Merton_Council. Cavendish Road and Devonshire Road. 👍 @GroupMerton @CyclingMerton

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Now updated with some statements added from other candidates

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Great to have statements on Active Travel from (some) election candidates in #Wimbledon @DunfieldPrayero
@PaulKohlerSW19
@eleanorSW19 @RachelGreenSW19 @reformwimbledon
@aaron_mafi
We're happy to add for those who have not yet responded

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Now updated with some statements added from other candidates

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Good to have statements on Active Travel from (some) election candidates in #mitcham and #morden @Siobhain_Mc @CllrCoxEleanor @JeniferGouldCH @pippamaslin @drmehmoodjam We're happy to add for those who have not yet responded.

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Great to have statements on Active Travel from (some) election candidates in #Wimbledon @DunfieldPrayero
@PaulKohlerSW19
@eleanorSW19 @RachelGreenSW19 @reformwimbledon
@aaron_mafi
We're happy to add for those who have not yet responded

[Merton Cycling Campaign @CyclingMerton]

In partnership with Merton Active Travel, we've reached out to local candidates for statements on their active travel policies. Read them on our website:
https://t.co/Dn7n36OEDC
@GroupMerton

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Good to have statements on Active Travel from (some) election candidates in #mitcham and #morden @Siobhain_Mc @CllrCoxEleanor @JeniferGouldCH @pippamaslin @drmehmoodjam We're happy to add for those who have not yet responded.

[Merton Cycling Campaign @CyclingMerton]

In partnership with Merton Active Travel, we've reached out to local candidates for statements on their active travel policies. Read them on our website:
https://t.co/Dn7n36OEDC
@GroupMerton

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

We'd be very happy to work with you on this @CllrCoxEleanor

[Luke McCarthy @mccarthyluke]

Good to hear @CllrCoxEleanor commit to using her role as a councillor at @Merton_Council to increase the number of cycle hangars @CyclingMerton @GroupMerton

[Merton Friends of the Earth @FoEMerton]

Join #Merton & #Wandsworth Climate Election Debate on Thurs 11 April at 7:15pm @MertonArtsSpace , SW19
Speakers:
🟠 @SueWixLD @MertonLibDem
🟢@pippamaslin @MertonGreens
🔴 @LeonieC @MertonLabour
🔵@CllrCoxEleanor @MertonTories
Register at https://t.co/z53ErPZTmv

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Get the views of the candidates in the upcoming London elections on active travel and the environment!

Our friends at @FoEMerton are organising an election hustings next week
https://t.co/mxNX9kOV2F

[London Cycling Campaign @London_Cycling]

🌈 Let’s make sure London’s next Mayor knows how much we all love cycling!

Share #LondonLovesCycling & tell your story, email the candidates by 2 May, and let's make our voices heard! >>> https://t.co/CP5JIYeM6S

#LondonElections #LondonMayor

[Merton Cycling Campaign @CyclingMerton]

At Raynes Park Community Forum where @GroupMerton presented vision for gyratory removal in Raynes Park centre. Very positive reaction from audience!

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via @thediscourse study.

This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice.

#citymakingmath

[Caroline @smith_chirps]

@CyclingMerton @cllr Not sure why the Coombe Lane cycle lane was closed next to the contra flow. There was no construction work in the lane. Just dangerously pushed bikes into the road or encouraged cycling on the pavement @Merton_Council @CyclingMerton @MertonLibDems

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Health, economic and environmental benefits of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods - take note @Merton_Council @RossGarrod @cllr_alambritis @eleanorSW19 @MertonLabour @CyclingMerton @easthillsideltn

[Will Norman @willnorman]

WOW!👀
New research: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London deliver MASSIVE public health & economic benefits. The LTNs in just 3 boroughs:
💚avoid average 37 deaths & 500,000 sick days a year
📈deliver £1bn of economic benefits - inc £821m health savings.

https://t.co/7EAfmtb8Nq

[Merton Active Travel @GroupMerton]

Agreed, it's on our Strategic Active Travel Network, which was a key input into the @Merton_Council Walking, Cycling and Kerbside strategy currently being developed

[Nomadic Vision @jonreidphoto]

@GroupMerton a cycle lane is desperately needed on Grand Drive between Lower Morden and Raynes Park. Wide pavements on either side could take a cycle lane without reducing the road width. It is unsafe to cycle with a child to Raynes Park. How can this be made to happen?

[Nomadic Vision @jonreidphoto]

@GroupMerton a cycle lane is desperately needed on Grand Drive between Lower Morden and Raynes Park. Wide pavements on either side could take a cycle lane without reducing the road width. It is unsafe to cycle with a child to Raynes Park. How can this be made to happen?

[Adam Tranter @adamtranter]

An important point made by former active travel minister Trudy Harrison today:

In schools, when you ask how many kids cycle to school: no hands go up.

When you ask how many kids would like to cycle to school: all the hands go up. 🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

We owe it to kids to enable them.