Connecting Leeds
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This May let’s lead by example and encourage safer pedestrian habits in our community.
We’ve put together a guide with Child Friendly Leeds to help parents support their children’s learning and behaviours around road safety ➡️ 🔗 orlo.uk/4crze
#NationalWalkingMonth
Great to see schools in Leeds getting involved in Living Streets #NationalWalkingMonth and #WalkToSchoolWeek 👏
As #NationalWalkingMonth kicks off, let’s ensure that both road users and pedestrians start off on the right foot by understanding the latest Highway Code changes.
Stay informed and safe by checking the updates here: orlo.uk/vOSee
Ahead of the #RobBurrowLeedsMarathon on Sun 12 May, make sure you're aware of road closures and traffic measures taking place on the day. ⬇
⚠ St Michael’s Lane in Headingley will close to vehicles from 4am on the 12th before North Lane and Cardigan Road follow at 6am.
Happy #NationalWalkingMonth !
As Ed Clancy OBE says, it's the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the #MagicOfWalking & wheeling!
📽️ He also shares what they're up to in South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to make it safer & easier for people to walk more.
livingstreets.org.uk/nwm
Heard of the ‘Dutch Reach’?
When exiting a parked vehicle, open the door with the hand furthest from the door.
This allows you to look over your shoulder before opening the door, reducing the chances of opening your door into someone, or something!
#VisionZeroWY #RoadSafety
New school, new adventures! Support #SafeAdventures and teach your child:
1️⃣ Eyes Up: Look around, avoid distractions
2️⃣ Slow Down: Never run across the road, assess traffic
3️⃣ Cross Safely: Avoid parked cars, use pedestrian crossing
More here: orlo.uk/0bW7d
🚧 Update: New York Road Tunnel 🚧
✔️ Work is progressing
🔩 13 of 27 bearings replaced and two northbound lane closures on Marsh Lane removed
⚠️ Tunnel & A64(M) slip road exit will remain closed until autumn
Plan your route here: orlo.uk/NqMe4 #NYRTunnel