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We are a group of parents that encourages active transport options for the school run. #GreenSchoolRuns #ActiveSchoolRunNW3

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · Jun 23

Big thanks to everyone who came to our Cargos & Cakes event — especially the legends who brought their cargo bikes and shared their knowledge and love for them. 🚲🧁

We’re keen to grow a cargo bike community in Camden — if you’re interested, let’s connect! DMs are open.

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 17h

Curious about how to make the school run greener, safer, and less stressful? 🚶🚲🌱

Sign up for the @greenschoolruns.bsky.social newsletter to get tips, stories, and updates straight to your inbox.

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#GreenSchoolRuns #ActiveTravel #CleanAir #SchoolRunRevolution

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 18h

But apparently Cargo bikes are unaffordable! 🤷

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier to show why car manufacturers need to be held to account, and why the Government need to finally act.
@asthmaandlung.org.uk @cleancitiescampaign.org @clientearth.bsky.social @globalactionplan.bsky.social @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social
📸: Ron Fassbender

A group of people holding banners about Diesel air pollution, outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

A group of people holding banners about diesel air pollution and Ella's Law, outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

A child holding a placard that says "Diesel makes kids sick".

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 1d

Little lungs are paying for #Dieselgate every day. This morning we gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice on day one of the biggest ever group claim trial in English legal history. It’s time the car manufacturers paid. #AirPollution #Health

A group of people stand outside the Royal Courts of Justice on day one of the Dieselgate Pan NOx emissions trial. A pink banner says “Diesel damages little lungs” and a white banner says “Diesel makes kids sick”.

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 1d

Over 8,000 pupils are enrolled across schools in Belsize Park, Hampstead & Frognal.

With so many students making daily journeys, even small shifts to walking, cycling, or scooting could significantly reduce traffic and pollution in the area. 🌿🚶🚲

#ActiveTravel #CleanAirForKids #SchoolRunStats

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 4d

Healthy school streets make a big difference — safer, cleaner, and happier journeys for kids and families. 🚶🚲💚

It’s amazing what communities can achieve when we prioritise health and safety on the school run.

Let’s keep pushing for more! 💪

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 5d

🚸 Our streets weren’t always ruled by cars. They used to be places for children to play, neighbours to meet, and communities to thrive.

In our latest blog, we explore how we lost that - and how we can bring it back.

Read & join the conversation 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-s...

From “Streets for People” to “Streets for Cars”

Over the past century, our public spaces - and especially our streets - have shifted from being places of play, trade, connection, and movement to spaces dominated by cars and their circulation. At Gr...

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a Camden business owner and a parent of young kids?

A cargo bike could make your school run and work deliveries easier — and greener! 🚲

Good news: @camdencouncil.bsky.social is offering grants to help you buy or lease one.

deliveriesandservicingincamden.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 6d

London's Network of Cycleways is continuing to grow and get even better. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

Great to see the temporary cycle lanes on Haverstock Hill being made permanent by Camden Council - this includes new kerbs to protect cyclists, raised zebras and new bus stop bypasses.

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@adamdkharrison.bsky.social

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 6d

The work carried out on Haverstock Hill so far is absolutely brilliant! The raised cycle lanes finally feel protected, the raised zebra crossings feel safer, and the road just looks prettier. 👍🚶🚲Thanks @camdencouncil.bsky.social !!

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 6d

A group of North London parents have been campaigning for years for a more regular and frequent service on the 603 school bus route, which could serve dozens of schools in the area.
Read more about this campaign and what you can do to help!
#603Watch

603 Bus Campaign | Green School Runs

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 7d

Definitely a compelling argument for lowering speed limits. With car insurance costs soaring, lower speed limits should be very welcome news by all! 🚗 #roadsafety #driving
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

UK’s 20mph speed limits ‘are cutting car insurance costs’

Controversial safety policy has helped drive down premiums to 18-month low, says Confused.com

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 8d

Walking, cycling, and scootering aren’t just ways to get to school — they’re key for kids’ physical and mental health. 🚶🚲🛴

These activities reduce stress, boost wellbeing, and build healthy habits for life. 💚

#ActiveTravel #HealthyKids #MentalHealthMatters #WalkCycleScoot

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 11d

Parking on pavements or double yellow lines isn’t just breaking the law — it’s putting kids who walk to school in danger. 🚸

Let’s keep our streets clear and safe for all the little walkers out there. 💚

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 11d

This looks so good!!! 😍 Well done Cambridge! 👏👏👏

ManBikesDog @manbikesdog.bsky.social · 12d

Be interesting to see how this works in the UK…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@rantyhighwayman.bsky.social

England's 'first official Cycle Street' being built in Cambridge

It aims to make one of the city's busiest routes safer by giving cyclists priority over motorists.

www.bbc.co.uk

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 12d

More spending, less pollution. It's a win-win!

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13d

Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.

There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.

Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople

Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis

City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.

www.forbes.com

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Air Quality News @air-quality-news.bsky.social · 12d

PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds

People living with obstructive sleep apnoea may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory SocietyCongress
airqualitynews.com/health/pm10-...

PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds

People living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respira...

airqualitynews.com

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 12d

This pedestrian crossing on Haverstock Hill has transformed the walking experience in Hampstead! It's wonderful to see pedestrians feeling more included, especially considering the proximity to many schools and a major London hospital. 👏🚶‍♂️ #CommunityImprovements #SaferStreets

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 13d

A DEFRA report suggests London is now finally compliant with UK legal #AirPollution limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

DEFRA reports that last year, London complied with the UK’s annual average legal limit of 40ug/m3 for NO2, 15 years after it should have.
uk-air.defra.gov.uk/library/annu...

The front page of a DEFRA report. White background, with the top half of an image of London's skyline visible. The title of the report is Air Pollution in the UK 2024.

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 13d

A cargo bike is now available to hire in NW3! You can find the Our Bike cargo bike outside the Wac Arts Centre in Belsize Park. Whether you're taking the kids to school or to after-school activities - and going shopping in between - cycling has never been easier! Try it now for just £5 per hour!

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 14d

'Walking with our children to school, even just part of the way, has a positive impact on their brain function. It prepares them for a day of learning and enhances their cognitive abilities. 🧠🚶‍♂️ #ActiveSchoolRun #BrainBoost #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality #AirPollution

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 15d

There are 30 schools in the small area of Belsize Park, Hampstead, and Frognal alone.

That’s a lot of children, parents — and daily journeys.

Imagine the impact if more of those school runs were walked, cycled or scooted instead of driven.

Cleaner air. Safer streets. Healthier starts. 🌿👟🚲

Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 18d

🚙 SUVs are becoming more common in NW3 — and they pose a greater risk to children.

Studies show kids are significantly more likely to be fatally injured if hit by an SUV vs. a regular car.

It’s time to demand safer streets and rethink vehicle choices around our schools 💚

#RoadSafety #SafeStreets

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 19d

Air pollution has been identified as a meaningful and modifiable risk factor for childhood myopia: "Improving air quality could be a valuable strategic intervention to protect children’s eyesight".
#AirPollution #Health

Air pollution could be harming children’s eyesight, study finds

Polluted air can cause inflammation and stress in the eyes, the researchers found

www.independent.co.uk

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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 19d

Check out this @sustrans.bsky.social compilation for a detailed overview of the research on the impact of low-traffic neighbourhoods on air quality and pollution. Learn more about LTNs here: buff.ly/3E187cw #SustainableCities