Our plan to fix the UK’s traffic problem

It’s no secret that the UK has a traffic problem. Transport costs are pushing people into poverty, roads are dangerous, and congestion is costing us dearly.

In fact, nearly half of us in the UK say that transport issues are limiting our lives, and almost all of us want less traffic on our roads.

But did you know it’s getting even worse?

If we don’t act now, traffic in the UK could increase by up to 54% by 2060.

The UK can’t take this rise in traffic.

Ever-rising traffic comes at the expense of people and planet. Motor vehicles are important for many people’s mobility, but sky-high levels of car dependency and a lack of alternatives in many parts of the country is holding us back.

So how do we get politicians to take this seriously, and build fairer, safer and greener ways of getting around for everyone?

We have a plan.

The best way to cut traffic is to combine policies that ensure everyone has affordable, accessible and safe alternatives, with policies that make driving less attractive. Here’s how we make it happen:

Turning the tide on traffic means prioritising accessible and affordable public transport, making walking, wheeling and cycling safe and easy, and getting electric vehicles (and the lower running costs these can bring) to those who need them. This isn’t just how we tackle the biggest chunk of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions: taking action on traffic can boost our health, save us money, create safer neighbourhoods and make more space for nature too.