Traffic volumes in London before the Covid pandemic were already causing air pollution that killed over 9000 Londoners a year, and producing CO2 emissions that contribute to the looming climate catastrophe.
With the reduced capacity of public transport due to Covid we need a safe alternative that doesn’t involve burning oil to move thousands of metal boxes (cars) around containing typically just a single passenger.
Ealing Friends of the Earth therefore backs plans by Ealing Council and the London Mayor to make it safer to walk or cycle.