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To think we could close some roads for one hour a week?

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StScholastica · 27/04/2025 13:24

To let people who want to get fit by cycling or families with younger children, cycle in safety. I think it would also build community cohesion.
Obviously there would have to be concessions for emergency vehicles?

Am I mad?

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MargaretThursday · 27/04/2025 13:38

Better to put the money into good cycle paths.

Although tbf we have plenty round here that are really good, well maintained, and the cyclists still use the road.

RhinestoneCowgirl · 27/04/2025 13:34

We live in a cul de sac and often do street gatherings so kids can play together and adults can chat, it's helped to get to know neighbours

Trumptonagain · 27/04/2025 13:33

Having vast amounts of housing built in my area, if only the developers were made to build the infrastructure that allows those families that will move into them space to play out it would be so much better.

RhinestoneCowgirl · 27/04/2025 13:33

You might find this website useful OP, quite a few local authorities have play streets now: playingout.net/

StarTwirl · 27/04/2025 13:29

You can ask the council to close off roads to play in the same as you would request for a street party. It’s easier for roads where traffic can easily be rerouted.

faerietales · 27/04/2025 13:28

Why can't kids go to the park to play and cycle?

TartanMammy · 27/04/2025 13:27

They did this in Edinburgh at one point, closed residential streets (but high traffic) for kids to play out at certain times.

roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/edinburgh-to-close-streets-to-allow-children-to-play/

PaintYourAssLikeRembrandt · 27/04/2025 13:27

Isn't that what cycle paths are for?

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StScholastica · 27/04/2025 13:26

NicolaCasanova · 27/04/2025 13:25

It’s a great idea, I think it exists already in quite a few cities. It would be great to see more of it.

Right, I might get onto our local council then 😀

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Marmaladelade · 27/04/2025 13:26

I like the idea but prefer that people stop driving over the speed limit and in an unsafe way for others to cycle etc

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StScholastica · 27/04/2025 13:26

I think most people could work around it.

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NicolaCasanova · 27/04/2025 13:25

It’s a great idea, I think it exists already in quite a few cities. It would be great to see more of it.

devildeepbluesea · 27/04/2025 13:24

ExDH’s road closes once a month on a Sunday morning so the kids can play out. So it’s definitely doable.

NestOfWipers · 27/04/2025 13:24

Yes