Cut the Clutter
POORLY-PLACED BINS, A-BOARDS AND BIKE RACKS. DEFUNCT PHONE BOXES. EXCESSIVE SIGNAGE AND RAILINGS.
Street clutter clogs up our pavements and makes it hazardous for people to get around.
Thanks to everyone who took part in our week of action. You can still write to your council today to call for clutter-free streets.
Street clutter clogs up our pavements and makes it hazardous for people to get around.
here's the recommended space needed for pedestrians:
A wheelchair user and a passer-by need 1500mm
Person with a walking aid requires 750mm
Blind person with long cane or assistance dog need 1100mm
A visually impaired person who is being guided needs 1200mm
WHAT WE MEAN BY "CLUTTER"
Here are some examples of things that, when badly-placed, can prove a needless obstacle - and the guidance on how much space ought to be provided by pavement users.
ADVERTISING BOARDS OR SIGNAGE
BADLY-PARKED CYCLES OR SCOOTERS
OUTDOOR CHAIRS AND TABLES
PLANT CONTAINERS
GUARD RAILS
LITTER BINS
DISUSED PHONEBOXES
BADLY-PLACED SIGN OR LAMPPOSTS
WHEELIE BINS
BOLLARDS
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
VEHICLE CHARGING CABLES ACROSS THE FOOTWAY
On 30 June 2021, we held a webinar to hear more about the ways people are already tackling clutter they encounter where they live.
Here is the video of all the speakers including campaigners from Transport For All and Living Streets' Edinburgh and Lambeth groups, plus our campaigns team.
This event prioritised access with BSL interpreting and live captions. To view the captions click the CC/subtitles button on the video.
start making a note of clutter in your area.
arrange or join a walkabout with others in your community. check out our local groups page to meet up with fellow pedestrians in your area.
