Better Streets for Birmingham

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We want streets where everyone gets home safely and where there are genuine alternatives to driving. Account semi-monitored by volunteers trying to cover all bases! 📍 Birmingham, UK 🔗 betterstreetsforbirmingham.org

A group of six people stand behind a table covered with informational materials under a stall. Signs read “Take it Slow”, “Safe Streets Now” and “Better Streets for Birmingham.”
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
Two people stand by a "Better Streets Birmingham" stall at an outdoor event.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
Event poster for “Moseley Village Railway Station Family Fun Day” featuring a single graphic of a train at a station platform. The poster includes event details (Saturday 18 July, 11am–3pm) and logos/text for Moseley Community Trust, Transport for West Midlands, and West Midlands Railway.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
A promotional graphic for a “City Centre Bus Improvements Update” meeting organised through Better Streets for Birmingham. The poster states the event is on Monday 6 July from 6:00pm–8:00pm at The Warehouse, 54–57 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5TH. It lists updates on Lancaster Street/Lancaster Circus/Price Street, Corporation Street/ James Watt Queensway/Steelhouse Lane, Moor Street Queensway/Priory Queensway, Park Street and Coventry Road, and says everyone is welcome. The design features colourful illustrations of people walking, cycling and using scooters in a neighbourhood setting.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Poster for the Kings Heath Summer Fayre Bike Sale at Kings Heath Primary School. Colourful community flyer featuring several bicycles, bunting, and event details. The event takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 12pm to 3pm at Kings Heath Primary School in partnership with Better Streets for Birmingham. The flyer explains that people can bring unwanted bikes or cycling accessories to sell, set their own asking price, and choose a donation amount for the school. Text highlights buying, selling, and supporting a local cause.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
15th May 2026 Dear Phil Edwards, Re: Request for Review of 30mph Speed Limits on Key Routes I am writing in my capacity as a local councillor and former Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport regarding the recently introduced 30mph speed limits across a number of roads in Birmingham. These changes were implemented with the clear objectives of improving road safety, reducing collisions, and creating calmer, more liveable streets for our communities. As you will recall, it was always the intention that these speed limits would be reviewed after approximately a year in operation to assess their effectiveness. While I recognise that many residents and stakeholders have welcomed these measures, I have also received significant feedback from residents, businesses, and road users who have raised concerns about how the limits are operating on certain dual carriageways. In light of this, I would like to request that the review process begins with two specific routes: the Spine Road (A47 Heartlands Parkway) and Small Heath Highway. I believe it is important that this review is accompanied by a public consultation to ensure we fully capture the views and experiences of those who use these roads regularly. It is essential that any assessment is evidence led, drawing on collision data, traffic flow analysis, and community feedback. Our shared priority must remain clear: ensuring the safety of all road users while maintaining appropriate journey times and effective road users. Given the level of public interest and the importance of getting this balance right, I believe the review should be treated as a key priority for the new Cabinet Member responsible. I would welcome your thoughts on progressing this review and the next steps involved. Yours sincerely, Clir Majid Mahmood Bromford and Hodge Hill ward
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
A two-way cycle lane that is white line on a pavement. Guardrail narrows the lane. There is a bike to show that the bidirectional cycle lane isn’t even as wide as the handlebars of the bike.
A barrier on a cycle path that is too narrow to allow longer and accessible cycles.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.
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Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
Three women in a modern meeting room holding posters on clean air and road safety.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.
Graphic that says "More stops please!" on station and stop name style signage.
A car trapped on tram tracks in an area where cars cannot go.
A group of people standing on a pedestrian crossing at a ring road junction, holding signs saying: No more deaths, speeding kills, no deaths or serious injuries, cars kills, pavements for people and peace space justice.
Flyer with text: Birmingham CIRCLE THE CITY Group Ride First Friday of every month. 6pm Start. Meet at Hippodrome Square, Hurst Street All ages and all abilities are welcome. The more the merrier! Meet people, learn new cycle routes and enjoy the fun and freedom of cycling safely in the city.
Graphic with two columns. The first column's title is "Speed cushions aren't working" with the subsequent bullet list of: - More people are buying wider SUVs - Normal car models are getting wider every year - Dangerous to those cycling and motorbiking - Discouraged in current guidance - Against council policy. The second column's title is "Demand the alternatives" with the subsequent bullet list of: - Re-route through-traffic to the main road - Remove centre lines - Narrow the carriageway through... (a) Mark parking areas, (b) Extend pavements, (c) Tighten junction radii, (d) Build continuous side road crossings, (e) Install light separation cycle lanes, (f) Install place gateways. - Plant trees - Interrupt sight lines on long roads through (a) Alternate parking on the left and right sides of the road, (b) Install crossing points, (c) Install mini roundabouts at crossroads.
A screenshot of Google Maps in a high street setting with a side road. The side road has crossing markings to show pedestrians have priority.
Map of North Birmingham with green dots indicating where Lime e-scooters and e-bikes are.
A street closed to through-traffic. A bright blue two-way cycle lane runs through it. There is a planting as part of a drainage system. There are cycle racks full of bikes. There is some chalk writing on the pavement from where children have been playing. Two pedestrians walk into the distance away from the camera.
Title: Change lane to escape the global energy crisis. Car - £108 per week and rising fast. (Source: Average weekly cost of car ownership (IPPR, 2025)). Bus - £20 per week (Contactless card weekly cap for National Express West Midlands). Walking and cycling - Free. Fewer short car trips also leads to less congestion, more reliable public transport, quicker journey times for all.