Bump into Brum

We want to encourage Birmingham’s residents to enjoy their local neighbourhoods by walking, wheeling, cycling or using public transport and, by not driving, helping to make the neighbourhood even lovelier with cleaner air, safer streets, and more chances to bump into neighbours.

The current way Birmingham is structured means that we accept the danger, pollution, and congestion that comes from too many cars. This affects us all. But older people, disabled people, children, and communities where people of colour, and poorer people live are hit the hardest.

In the UK, one-third of our carbon emissions come from transport, and private cars are the biggest contributor. Not only do we need to drastically reduce our car use to reach climate targets, but our aim of fewer cars on the road will help Brummies live healthier lives too. 

Ruben, Natalie, Sandra and Sam are all residents from Handsworth who helped create new visions for Birmingham in a future free from car dependency - a cleaner, greener, safer, and more accessible Birmingham for all!