The Problems
Climate Breakdown
Our cars bear great responsibility for the unfolding climate catastrophe. Transport emissions have barely fallen since 1990 while those specifically from road transport have actually increased
To have a chance of limiting the worst effects of climate chaos, we urgently need an end to all fossil fuel burning - including in our vehicles
Climate Breakdown
Air Pollution
Air Pollution causes 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK, and affects many more. Evidence shows that it harms every organ in the body. The most vulnerable people - children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions suffer the most
Being shorter, children are closer to exhaust pipes and breathe 3 times as fast as adults, inhaling greater doses. Their developing bodies are permanently harmed by these toxic gases
Climate Breakdown
Loss of Public Space
Our roads are littered with cars that are parked for 92% of the time. No other private property is allowed to invade public space in this way. Pavement parking means the most vulnerable (parents with prams and people in wheelchairs) often have to risk using the roads instead because pavements are blocked
With fewer cars we could use this extra space for trees, cycle lanes, allotments, gardens, community projects, homes...
Loss of Public Space
Childhood Right to Roam
The distance which children roam, independently, has plummeted over the last 50 years, as the volume of cars makes navigating streets much more dangerous. Children are increasingly alienated from their neighbourhoods, ghettoised into parks and gardens
Resilient, carefree, and independent children grow into intelligent, strong adults