statement
Our message to the new cabinet team for transport
An email that sets out the importance of the road safety emergency, delivery of the Birmingham Transport Plan and our priorities for transport in the city.
road safety
podcast
Ep. 13 - Birmingham 2026: Manifestos reviews
In this special edition, Chair Martin Price and campagin lead Lucy Caldicott review the various party's manifesto pledges on transport ahead of the all out Birmingham City Council elections on May 7th.
Elections
A guide to getting stuff done in transport
Advice for the public and political candidates for how to achieve things with the roads and transport.
General
Introducing our podcast: first three episodes out now!
We’re really pleased to shared our new podcast where we’ll be talking to residents, activists and experts about experiencing Britain’s motor city outside a car.
Campaign
10 asks to address the road safety emergency
Based on current fatality rates, 106 people will be killed in crashes on Birmingham's roads during the 2026 to 2030 council term. We are partnering as an unprecedented coalition of 16 national and local organisations to ask the politicians of tomorrow: Will you make Birmingham’s roads safer?
Consultation
Our response to the Bradford Street cycle lane consultation
General points Better Streets will always approve of improvements to the city’s cycle network. We believe a high-quality cycle network is the quickest and cheapest way to significantly improve so many aspects of the city. London and Paris have shown how quickly you can change a city for
Campaign
Help mark the first anniversary of the road safety emergency
It's approaching the first anniversary of Birmingham's declared road safety emergency and we are planning to mark this on Friday 1 August 2025. We are looking for people to share their stories of road danger. We are also looking for volunteers to help mark the anniversary
Consultation
Our response to the A45 Cycle Lane Phase 2 consultation
We welcome the scheme but have suggested several ways it can be improved for usability.
General
Second multi-year closure of Kent Street cycle track
A letter sent to Birmingham City Council about a second multi-year closure of the Kent Street cycle track for construction works.
General
Urgent call to pause and redesign speed cushion local schemes
Our letter to the Council asking for several schemes to be paused and redesigned as they do not effectively reduce speeding.
Consultation
Our response to the Moor Green Lane proposals
This is our response to proposals to remove through-traffic from Moor Green Lane from Birmingham City Council. If you agree with our response, you can reply to say you agree with Better Streets for Birmingham’s response. The Moor Green Lane proposals are a response to proven concerns from
General
Our statement on the mayor's new commissioners
Cath Palgrave and Martin Price, Co-chairs of Streets for Birmingham said: “We congratulate both commissioners on their appointment. “The task they face together is huge: a stagnating number of collisions wrecking all too many lives while meaningful action continues to be lacklustre. “Today marks day 180 of Birmingham’s