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who was also increasingly concerned about the subject. Together they formed the
Pedestrians' Association and its first meeting was held in 1929. This was announced: The Association was formed at a meeting held in the Essex Hall, London, on 13 August 1929. The meeting was convened jointly by Messrs
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The charity is best known for its Walk to School campaign, which has been going for over 20 years and supports over one million children in 4000 schools to walk more. Living
Streets' WOW – year-round walk to school challenge and Walk to School Week make up the campaign, which is one of the UK’s
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Streets has also made headway, along with the Guide Dogs, on giving power to local authorities to limit pavement parking only to roads which need it. The charity’s work in Scotland has provoked further development, with commitment for cutting pavement parking by the current government.
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campaign. The campaign usually encourages people to #Try20 – that is fit 20 minutes more walking into each day throughout May. The charity highlights the benefits of walking on health, the environment and local economies. Key ambassadors to the month include Kate Humble.
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During the 1930s its campaigns helped to persuade the
British Government to introduce the driving test, to reinstate a speed limit for motorcars and pedestrian crossings. A speed limit of 30 mph in urban areas and for driving tests was within the
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In 1950, following his retirement from politics, Hore-Belisha was made vice-president and in 1952 the organisation changed its name to the
Pedestrians' Association for Road Safety. The organisation changed its name to Living Streets in 2001.
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Other high profile campaigns the charity has played an integral part in, include a recent appeal to all London
Mayoral candidates (2015) to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Mayor Sadiq Khan has committed to carrying out this work by 2020.
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As a result of lobbying during World War II, the association lobbied the government to amend its regulations to allow pedestrians to carry a small hand torch and to paint the sides of the road white, to increase pedestrian safety.
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The annual
Charles Maher Award recognises an individual or organisation that has championed walking in their community. The award was set up in honour of Charles Mayer, a campaigner and longstanding supporter of Living Streets.
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On average, WOW encourages 23% more primary school children to walk to school and reduces congestion by 30% outside the school gates. Children love to take part in the challenge which sees them rewarded with badges.
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removed the existing 20 mph speed limit for motor cars at a time when UK road casualties were running at a rate of 7,000 per year (which is nearly three times the current rate). They also helped write the very first
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J.J. Bailey and T.C. Foley, and was done by private invitation to people who had written to
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