How UK councils plan to make streets safer for women and girls

"Ate commissioned a poll of 2,125 UK adults, finding 88 per cent of women felt unsafe after dark. It also found 71 per cent of female respondents changed their routes to avoid walking in darkness."

"Inadequate lighting, poorly maintained routes, personal safety fears, and antisocial behaviour were identified as key issues by the survey."

"Chris Boardman described the results of the survey as appalling. The guidance will refer to interventions put in place abroad, such as in Vigo, Spain."

A survey revealed that 88% of women in the UK feel unsafe walking at night, prompting new guidance from Active Travel England. The guidance emphasizes well-designed street lighting and safe walking routes. Key issues identified include inadequate lighting and personal safety fears. The survey also found that 71% of women change their routes to avoid darkness. Chris Boardman, the national commissioner, described the survey results as appalling. The guidance will reference successful interventions from abroad, such as a scheme in Vigo, Spain, allowing women to request bus stops anywhere at night.

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