Why Vote Low Traffic?
The local elections in May 2025 are a crucial opportunity to shape the future of our communities. Traffic reduction isn’t just about cutting congestion — it’s about creating healthier, safer, and more sustainable places to live. By voting for candidates who prioritize sustainable transport and traffic reduction, we can improve quality of life, tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, boost local economies, and make our streets safer for everyone.
Why Traffic Reduction Matters
- Health Improvements: Reducing traffic lowers air pollution and promotes active travel, cutting risks of heart disease, respiratory issues, and obesity.
- Quality of Life: Quieter, less congested streets make communities feel safer and more pleasant to live in.
- Cleaner Air: Fewer vehicles mean less pollution like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.
- Economic Benefits: High streets thrive when more people walk, wheel, cycle, or use public transport. Pleasant, accessible spaces attract more visitors and boost local businesses.
- Housing and Community: Reducing traffic frees up space for affordable housing and community amenities, making neighbourhoods more pleasant.
- Road Safety: Less traffic means safer streets for walking and cycling.
- Climate Action: Transport is one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions. Lower traffic levels are essential for meeting climate targets.
How to Take Action
Talk to Candidates! Ask them what their plans are to reduce traffic and promote sustainable transport. You can take advantage of the resources we have on this page and indeed on this website. The benefits of traffic reduction are huge!
Key Questions to Ask Candidates
- How will you support walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport?
- How will you improve safety around schools?
- How will you improve air quality and promote healthier streets?
- How will you support local businesses through traffic reduction measures?
Get Involved
Share our campaign on social media and encourage others to ask candidates about their stance on traffic reduction.
Introducing the
Transport Choices Challenge
Our major ask for local authorities is for them to adopt a plan that will commit them to reducing traffic.
Too much to ask? Well, fear not! We’ve created a guide to help you work through the process, explaining the huge benefits on offer.
There is huge public support for giving people better transport choices. People want to be able to get around in ways that are safe, convenient, affordable, healthy and environment-friendly.
