What happened: English councils will receive new guidance on designing streets to improve safety for women and girls. The advice, prepared by Active Travel England, includes measures like enhanced lighting, CCTV, and replacing underpasses with street-level crossings.
Why it matters:
- Improves safety and accessibility for women and girls in public spaces.
- Addresses longstanding concerns about unequal freedom to walk safely in neighbourhoods.
MNN Take: This initiative aims to reduce barriers to safe pedestrian travel by focusing on environmental design, helping councils create more inclusive and secure streets.
Sources: Guardian UK