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Will Norman

@willnorman.co.uk
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London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner Working with the Mayor, TfL & boroughs to build a safer, greener & healthier city. Posts, errors & typos all mine.

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 02/10/2026
Really enjoyed joining @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk this week to learn about Wheels4Me - an amazing inclusive cycle hire project providing adapted cycles for people with disabilities. with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social Pedal UK & Motability Foundation
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 02/10/2026
Cargo bike use in London is booming - up 126% since 2022. This week I joined 50 businesses - from Royal Mail to delivery firms, waste companies & tradespeople - to celebrate & raise awareness of this clean, green & economical alternative to diesel vans. #CargoBikeCruiseLDN
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Ensuring young people adopt safe active travel habits early makes a lasting difference. That’s why we’ve launched TfL Navigators for 16-18 yr olds - a free programme giving schools & colleges ready-made lessons covering cycling & road safely. travelforlife.tfl.gov.uk
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 29/09/2026
Today the Mayor set out his vision for dockless e-bikes in London, with new @TfL powers expected to pave the way for improved regulation and safety 🚲 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-vision...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 25/09/2026
👀London's newest section of Cycleway!! This section of the Cycleway 4 extension - between Gallions Rd & Charlton Church Lane - is due to open this week. We've expanded our network of Cycleways from 90km in 2016 to 450+km today. And cycling across the capital is soaring🚲🚲🚲
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Did you know that London is home to over 400,000 students? TfL offers a 25% discount on Santander Cycles to London students - making it one of the cheapest ways to travel around the capital. Great to see the team out talking to new students during freshers week.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Our public transport and active travel network helps make London one of the best cities in the world. And we’re keen to expand it to connect more communities. Have your say on a new Overground route in west London. haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 23/09/2026
V much enjoyed cycling to @activetraveleng.bsky.social conference on Manchester’s bike lanes this morning. Nice job Dame Sarah Storey!
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 22/09/2026
Cycling is one of the best ways of exploring London - especially now we’ve got over 450km of Cycleways. To celebrate #WorldCarFreeDay, TfL & Santander are offering half price cycle hire membership 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 22/09/2026
Great to be in Manchester with Active Travel England. Loved exploring the city on fab new bike lanes & hearing Heidi Alexander announce £106m new investment in National Cycle Network. Plus @Chris_Boardman & @DameSarahStorey - Paralympic legend & Strictly star who does my job in here.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 21/09/2026
Good to see the new pedestrianisation of Greyfrairs Square as part of transformation of St Paul’s Gyratory in the @cityoflondon.bsky.social This will soon be a wonderful new 3500-sq-metre public space - with seating, greening etc - in the v heart of London 💚
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 20/09/2026
The sun is shining at the #LondonCycingFestival today ☀️ Great to see so many families enjoying themselves 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲 Well done @londoncycling.bsky.social
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18/09/2026
Since 2016, we've grown London's network of Cycleways from 90km to over 450km today. The number of cycle journeys have soared to 1.5m a day. We're not stopping there ... Great to see the progress on the new cycleway construction in Woolwich on route to Charlton, SE London.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18/09/2026
This week I was pleased to be invited back to speak at London's Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Conference to talk the progress we've made, and the challenges & opportunities to come. Delighted to be on a panel with City of London, Hackney Council & my friend Ed Clancy who does my job in S Yorkshire.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18/09/2026
Wonderful to join the New Cross Bike Bus this morning - enabling so many families to cycle to local schools in Lewisham. With over 870 school streets, more & more children are walking & cycling to school in London - a healthy, green and fun way to start the day 💚
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 12/09/2026
Wow! I had to check this wasn't posted on April 1st. It seems that the mad conspiracy theorists have hit a new peak 🤦‍♂️ Just to reassure everyone: traffic lights aren't deadly weapons. They actually help keep people safe. 🚦🚦🚦 devonlive.com/news/devon-new…
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 11/09/2026
I'm honoured to join Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI) as a global advisor. I look forward to sharing our learnings from London to help other cities improve their cycling infrastructure, creating safer, healthy streets for everyone. globaldesigningcities.org/update/intro...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 09/09/2026
In the 1970s, over 80% of UK children travelled to school independently. This has fallen to 25% - impacting health, well being, independence etc. In London, we're tackling the school run. With 870 school streets, 66% of kids now walk, cycle or scoot. ldd.news/uk-news/lond...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 08/09/2026
With over 870 school streets in London, 66% of kids are now getting to school by active travel. Every day there are 73,915 fewer cars doing the school run than when we started in 2016 - that’s the equivalent of a traffic jam from London to Newcastle.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Delighted to sign up for a monthly direct debit donation to the wonderful RNLI These heroic volunteers put their lives on the line to save others at sea. Thank you.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 07/09/2026
With success of Cycleway 9 - cycling up 60% & safety improvements for all road users - I'm delighted to launch consultation on further safety improvements from Syon Park to Hounslow Town: with new crossings & cycle lanes. 👏 @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social & @tfl haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/cycleway-9-w...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Great graph using 16 years worth of DfT collision data showing how Chiswick High Road has got safer for all road users - not just cyclists - since we delivered Cycleway 9. 👏 @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social @tfl HT: @hounslowcycling.bsky.social
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 07/09/2026
As cycling numbers in London soar, we're busy expanding our network of cycleways - enabling more Londoners to cycle safely around the city. Great progress being made on Cycleway 34 - delivering protected cycle lanes on Wood Lane in Hammersmith & Fulham in partnership with TfL 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 05/09/2026
Fancy dress, sun, fun & 1000s of folding bikes - it’s London’s Brompton World Championships 2026!! @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social #MadeInLondon
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 04/09/2026
Croydon unlawfully removed a safety scheme paid for with public money. Rightly, TfL have required the money to be repaid & paused future funding - subject to the council submitting a revised plan that meets the requirements. mylondon.news/news/transpo...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 03/09/2026
We're making London's Streets safer. I love this new school zebra crossing in Camden: 🦓enabling kids to walk safely to school ☔️SUDS to reduce flooding 🌿🐞plants & bug hotel for biodiversity 🖍️🖍️🖍️ & look at the brilliant crayon bollards 👏 @camdencouncil.bsky.social
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 02/09/2026
The City of London is transforming St Paul's Gyratory to improve walking & cycling and create a new public space. On 6 Sept, the new traffic layout is being introduced. Don't forget to look both ways when crossing! 👉https://cityoflondon.gov.uk/stpaulsgyratory
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 02/09/2026
Nice to see the safety improvements on Leeland Rd in @ealingcouncil.bsky.social: ⬆️One way traffic only – southbound 🚲New cycling contra-flow 🚦Repositioned pedestrian crossing for better access 🚗Consolidated car parking 🚶raised tables to reduce speed 👍@peter-mason.bsky.social
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 01/09/2026
The new cycle lanes in Plumstead will connect the new homes to the station - enabling new residents to easily access public transport.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 28/08/2026
Yay!! The junction on the new Leyton - Chobham cycle way is open!! 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 26/08/2026
In the last 5 years, there have been 16 collisions at Woodberry Grove junction in Hackney. TfL & Hackney Council are now working on new pedestrian crossings on the N&S side and relocating the crossing on the eastern side of the junction to allow Cycleway 50 to progress.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 25/08/2026
💚A low traffic neighbourhood with pedestrian & cycle access💚 The street trees & planting not only look great - they're helping London cope with the climate crisis: shade reducing heat when it's hot and SUDS absorbing water in heavy rain. 👏👏 Islington Council @rowchampion.bsky.social & team
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 25/08/2026
As demand grows, we're expanding London's Network of Cycleways. Great to see the progress being made on construction of new cycle lanes near Dagenham Heathway Station - enabling people to safely cycle to public transport & local shops 🚲🚲 👏👏@lbbdcouncil @dominiclbbd & team
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 24/08/2026
Epping Forest is 8000 acres of stunning woodland in east London. With 100s of km of walking trails, accessible from the tube & public transport, it's one of London's best assets which welcomes 10m visitors a year. Great to walk with @CoLEppingForest team today.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 24/08/2026
London's wonderfully fun Brompton World Championship is back!! Lea Valley Velo Park: Sept 5th 2026 Over 750 riders, folding bikes and fancy dress. And there's a free parade lap - perfect for first timers. See you there! brompton.com/stories/even...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 24/08/2026
Lovely to see a family using the brand new pedestrian & cycle crossing on Water Lane in Newham. The new crossing enables more people to safely use the east/west walking & cycling route which runs from Stratford to Woodgrange. Great work Newham Council, @newhamsue.bsky.social & team.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 21/08/2026
Have you signed up for a free space at @londoncycling.bsky.social's cycling festival in September?
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 21/08/2026
With the gas company finally offsite, @tfl construction work on the footway improvements on Nine Elms are continuing - making this busy corridor safer for people walking and cycling.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 21/08/2026
The trial pedestrianisation of Camden High St has seen: 💚improved air quality 📉reduced shoplifting, crime & antisocial behaviour 📈improved road safety 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️fewer overcrowded streets Have your say to make changes permanent: consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-c... @camdencouncil.bsky.social @TfL
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 19/08/2026
💥NEW RESEARCH: Scientists say they've been "stunned" by how quickly young children's lungs began to recover and grow after @mayoroflondon's ULEZ scheme was introduced in London. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18/08/2026
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18/08/2026
The Via Francigena is a historic pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Today I was delighted to join the team extending the Via Britannica section route to Southwark Cathedral. London➡️Canterbury➡️Rome 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️ @Pilgrims2Rome @Southwarkcathed @MayorofLondon
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 18/08/2026
The Better, Safer Kilburn project is a tri-borough initiative by Camden, Brent, & Westminster Councils with @tfl to improve Kilburn High Road. Includes wider safer pavements, ped crossings, cycle infra & crossings & greening. Great to see the 1st phase underway 💚🚶‍♀️🦽🚲🌱
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 17/08/2026
London's Walking & Cycling Grants fund community groups to enable people from all backgrounds to benefit from more walking & cycling. In the past decade, we've funded 500 groups reaching over 100,000 Londoners. The next round of funding is now open: groundwork.org.uk/london/walki...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 14/08/2026
This week saw London's network of Cycleways hit 450km - a fivefold expansion since 2016 - enabling millions more safe cycle journeys🚲🚲🚲 ... but we're not stopping there Great to see work progressing on the cycle lanes, bus lane & crossings on Whipps Cross Rd in Waltham Forest
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13/08/2026
More people are killed on the roads in this country than are murdered. And yet road crime is still not taken seriously. Excellent report from Claire Waxman (Victims Commissioner for England & Wales) victimscommissioner.org.uk www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 13/08/2026
Since 2016, we've delivered a fivefold increase in London's network of Cycleways. This has been thanks to: 💚bold political leadership from @mayoroflondon.bsky.social & borough leaders 👷world class technical expertise in TfL and boroughs 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦campaigning communities calling for change
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 12/08/2026
Since @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social was elected in 2016, we've delivered a fivefold expansion of London's network of Cycleways to over 450km - enabling millions & millions of greener, cleaner, safer & healthier journeys 🚲🚲🚲 And we're not sitting back in our saddles, there's much more to come...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 10/08/2026
Great to see progress on Cycleway 34 in @LBHF. This route will go along Wood Lane to Shepherd's Bush Green & then across Holland Park Roundabout - enabling safe cycle access to Westfield, TV Centre, Imperial College White City, Wood Lane & White City stations. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 10/08/2026
No matter how much you've spent on a car, you still need insurance & a valid licence. Good to see the @metpoliceuk clamping down on dangerous driving in 'super' cars. Last week they seized 90 vehicles worth over £8m in an operation targeting uninsured drivers, anti-social and dangerous driving.
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