Rachel White

Head of Public Affairs, Sustrans - and also lover of all things sustainable, tea and cake - tweeting in a personal capacity

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

ICYMI I gave evidence recently to the @CommonsTrans on active travel for @sustrans which was a great experience. Here I talk to the committee about how we need more #WomenInTransport to ensure all needs are represented.

[Transport Committee @TransportCttee]

It was wonderful to hear from Rachel White @ReWhite14 from @sustrans about the importance of #WomenInTransport.

We want more #WomenInTransport to contribute to our work. Read about our open inquiries and find out how to submit evidence: https://t.co/y0Dza4cJgi

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

Sustrans' @ReWhite14 came together with @WeAreCyclingUK, @BikeabilityUK, @RamblersGB and @BritishCycling to meet @RuthCadbury the chair of the @TransportCttee for a meeting to discuss the committee's work on #walking, #wheeling and #cycling

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

The @Sustrans team are in Parliament this morning for the launch of the Cycling Opportunity Report.

The report calls for a voucher scheme to help people on low income or not in employment buy a cycle.

#CyclingOpportunity #Sustrans

@_XavierBrice_

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

The new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh (@LouHaigh) has announced her 5 priorities for the Department for Transport.

Rachel White Head of Public Affairs at Sustrans, responded to the new government’s priorities with this statement:

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

The Lias Line will be appearing on this week's @BBCCountryfile!🌿 Watch to find out more about the project, including the ecology work involved and the importance of creating active travel routes that are accessible for everyone.
📺18:45, Sunday @BBCOne
https://t.co/EaYTCLoFRz

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

Fuel duty is frozen again. £8B saved over the next 5 years but imagine if instead it wasn't frozen and that £8B was spent on improving people's choice to move differently through investing in walking, cycling and making public transport better and cheaper. #Budget21

[Adam Tranter @adamtranter]

A quarter of our car journeys are under 2 miles.

When more people cycle, everybody wins.

Our new #BikeIsBest ad is now live.

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

Many of us who drive also cycle and walk so everyone benefits when there are fewer cars on the roads and more space for #walking, #cycling and play. We need fewer vehicles, not just cleaner vehicles https://t.co/HlT4Gh9gQ8

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code https://t.co/ELsZz3ePZ7

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

@AlysonHenry_ Hi Alyson, sorry for the slow response. The best person to contact is our UK media manager [email protected]

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

"We know that if cyclists are kept away from traffic and traffic is slower, they feel more comfortable" me for @sustrans talking to @BBCPolitics about the need for protected cycle lanes and slower speeds to help more people cycle https://t.co/KOpPhuUEqv

[Women in Transport @transportwm]

@RuthCadbury @HuwMerriman @jofield1 @HebbaHaddad @khulland @Eurovia_UK @jfgcomms @RuthCadbury welcoming everyone to the White Paper launch & introducing MP @HuwMerriman, Chair of the Transport Select Committee

“We must reflect the range and expertise which women bring to the transport sector to deliver change. Our committee will join with you to deliver it.”

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

Today is International Women's Day. Our 2019 Bike Life report found that 76% of women do not cycle, and among those who do not, 36% would like to start. It is vital that we work to make it easier and safer for everyone to enjoy the freedom and health benefits of cycling. #IWD2021

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

One third of those who cycle are cycling more since the pandemic began, new government statistics reveal. Our @ReWhite14 comments on findings in the National Travel Attitudes Study from @transportgovuk, via @roadcc. https://t.co/V2gQ6Jfwc3

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

"We must focus on making it easier for more people to #walk and #cycle by providing the necessary infrastructure and support" - Our @ReWhite14 on the findings from the National Travel Attitudes Survey from @transportgovuk , via @theipaper : https://t.co/SxTUEdbExz

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

Spain tightens rules on overtaking to make it safer for people #cycling. Making cycling safer makes it more accessible for everyone and encourages those who would otherwise be put off from cycling, to do so. Comment for @Independent on behalf of @sustrans https://t.co/O7resx5sLT

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

"While some people have access to nature either on their doorstep or by travelling, others don't have that opportunity" - Our @gillett_dj explains why we're calling for public access to nature to be a priority in the upcoming Environment Bill: https://t.co/1KoiyMkLu5

[Rachel White @ReWhite14]

"We think it’s really important the vast majority of these temporary measures are made permanent — physical inactivity already costs the National Health Service over £1 billion a year." Me for @Cities_Today on behalf of @sustrans discussing #LowTrafficNeighbourhoods

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

At a time when we're all thinking more about the way we move through public spaces, our @ReWhite14 chats to @Cities_Today about the importance of #LowTrafficNeighbourhoods and other #walking and #cycling schemes for the future health of towns and cities: https://t.co/53WdOtE2js

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

The UK Government needs to build on the £2bn for #walking & #cycling over the course of the next four years to meet their own active travel and #climate targets - our response to #10pointplan https://t.co/kzZtCmbWPE

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

In a blog for @Brakecharity our @ReWhite14 explains the need for lower speed limits in rural areas to increase road safety #RoadSafetyWeek2020: https://t.co/vRQinxxZKK

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

"What will really make most people cycling feel safer, is protective cycleways, that's particularly relevant when it comes to getting more people cycling, like women and older people," - our @ReWhite14 comments in @Newsweek https://t.co/1Ws3rVpA3L