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International Federation of Pedestrians

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The International Federation of Pedestrians promotes and defends the pedestrian's right to full access and mobility. https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifpedestrians www.Ifpedestrians.org

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Nov 15

Walking is not only a natural right. Walking is a legitimate use of public space and people should be supported and encouraged to choose to walk. Being an essential part of sustainable mobility, walking improves health and liveability of communities. It's the past, present and future of mobility

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · 2d

@pathwalkcycle.bsky.social (PATH) Calls on National Governments to Make Walking and Cycling Central to Climate Commitments Ahead of COP30

Sign our open letter and join our call to action pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

@fiafoundation.bsky.social @ecf.com @walk21.bsky.social @unep.org

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Sep 20

🚦 In São Paulo, 44% of traffic lights give only 4–5 seconds of green.
❌ And 90% of crossings are unsafe for children.

Join our public webinar on Travessia Cilada, Corrida Amiga´s campaign to expose and improve pedestrian crossings.

🔗 Register here: forms.office.com/e/SDaR8vNXsL

International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jul 1

Walking shouldn’t be a health risk.

But extreme heat is making many streets too hot to use — especially for kids, older adults, and those without cars.

Pavement and public space design can reduce surface temps by 20°C.

Cool streets = walkable streets.

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 13

📊 This new infographic, based on findings by Jehle et al. (2022), shows what encourages and discourages walking on the way to public transport.

🔗 Read the full article here:
www.upperprojecteu.eu/news/what-pu...

International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌍 As part of the UPPER Horizon Europe Project, IFP is helping cities across Europe improve pedestrian access to public transport by sharing knowledge on walkability, accessibility, and inclusive design.

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 13

👨‍🦽‍➡️ Walking is the first and last step of every public transport journey, and its quality can make or break the experience.

From wide, smooth footpaths to long waits at crossings, the walking environment deeply shapes whether people choose to walk to the bus, tram or metro.

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 12

Streets must be designed for people, not machines.
Pedestrian safety is not optional.
It's time to end dangerous vehicle design.

📄 Full report: www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eve...

#StreetsForPeople #SUVRegulation #ChildSafeCities

Ever-higher: the rise of bonnet height, and the case to cap it

Report calls on European law-makers to cap bonnet height by 2035, recommending an 85 cm limit for further study

www.transportenvironment.org

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 12

We’re calling for:
✅ 85 cm bonnet height cap by 2035
✅ Mandatory child-visibility tests
✅ Bonnet height listed in vehicle data
✅ Local fees for oversized vehicles (like in Paris, Cardiff, Lyon)

#UrbanMobility #MobilityJustice

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 12

📊 Why this matters:

– Avg bonnet height in 🇪🇺 rose from 76.9 cm (2010) to 83.8 cm (2024)
– 10 cm = 22–27% ↑ in fatal crash risk
– Some SUVs make 9yo children invisible to drivers

(Source: @transenv.bsky.social + @cleancitiescampaign.org )

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Jun 12

🚨 Oversized SUV fronts = danger on our streets.

Thanks to the insights of a @transenv.bsky.social and @cleancitiescampaign.org report we have signed a joint letter to the @ec.europa.eu demanding action to cap bonnet heights and protect pedestrians.

#BonnetHeight #PedestrianSafety

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Peter Norton @norton.bsky.social · Jun 4

Streetcar ridership did not merely decline. It was deterred.

Streetcar passengers did not endanger motorists, but motorists endangered them.

In every city, people boarding, alighting from, or waiting for streetcars accounted for a large fraction of pedestrian traffic casualties. ...

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · May 27

UPPER General Assembly in Oslo

https://ifpedestrians.org/upper-general-assembly-in-oslo/

International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · May 27

Don’t trade away our safety: global vehicle safety standards at risk

https://ifpedestrians.org/dont-trade-away-our-safety-global-vehicle-safety-standards-at-risk/

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Peter Norton @norton.bsky.social · May 22

Walking did not merely decline. It was deterred.

A sure sign of downtown vitality is “heavy pedestrian movement.” When “traffic” is redefined so as to exclude pedestrian traffic, and when walking is pathologized as a source of “delay” to motor vehicles, a city is in trouble.

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · May 12

Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars!
Touchscreens can be more distracting than alcohol or drugs. Slower reaction times can lead to increased risk of pedestrians being killed.

#RoadSafety #CarDesign

🔗 Full story: www.wired.com/story/why-ca...

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Apr 22

90th Session Summary: Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety

https://ifpedestrians.org/90th-session-summary-global-forum-for-road-traffic-safety/

International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Apr 7

IFP urges EU to reject weaker US vehicle safety standards in trade negotiations

https://ifpedestrians.org/ifp-urges-eu-to-reject-weaker-us-vehicle-safety-standards-in-trade-negotiations/

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Apr 4

Inside the French capital’s ring road, the Petite Ceinture, a disused circular rail line, now abounds with nature trails, shared gardens – and even urban farms

www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

Paris’s rewilded railway line: the disused track turned into a green space for wildlife and walkers

Inside the French capital’s ring road, the Petite Ceinture, a disused circular rail line, now abounds with nature trails, shared gardens – and even urban farms

www.theguardian.com

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POLIS @polisnetwork.eu · Mar 31

The EU must not lower vehicle safety standards🛑

@etsc.eu, POLIS, @eurocities.bsky.social, @cleancitiescampaign.org @ifpedestrians.bsky.social @ecf.com and other European organisations urge @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to reject US-EU #VehicleEquivalence in any negotiation❗🚗

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Vehicle safety standards must stay out of the EU-US trade disputes - POLIS Network

Ten European organisations sent the European Commission a letter urging to reject US vehicle standards in trade negotiations.

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Mar 15

Research from Sweden puts the lifetime cost of car ownership at nearly £500,000 - of which 41% is shouldered by society. From air pollution to road deaths, congestion to climate emissions, the damage caused by our car-first culture extends far beyond individual drivers.
www.eta.co.uk/news/the-hid...

The hidden cost of car dependency: Why walking and cycling pay dividends for society | ETA

car dependency

www.eta.co.uk

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Mar 11

Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, a report has found.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows

Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China

www.theguardian.com

International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Mar 7

In a letter published in today's Financial Times, ten prominent European safety organisations to warn of the catastrophic consequences of lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports.

ifpedestrians.org/top-european...

@cleancitiescampaign.org @etsc.eu @polisnetwork.eu @transenv.bsky.social

Top European safety groups warn against lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports - IFP - International Federation of Pedestrians

Ten prominent European organisations in vehicle safety, consumer protection, and road safety have raised significant concerns about potential risks to vehicle safety standards in Europe. The warning, ...

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ETSC - European Transport Safety Council @etsc.eu · Mar 7

In a letter published in today's Financial Times, ten prominent European safety organisations warn of the catastrophic consequences of lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports.

etsc.eu/top-european...

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Top European safety groups warn against lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports

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International Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · Mar 7

Top European safety groups warn against lowering standards with U.S. vehicle imports

https://ifpedestrians.org/top-european-safety-groups-warn-against-lowering-standards-with-u-s-vehicle-imports/