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How thr fuck do I force/ lobby my local council to implement acceptable public transport into my town (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by t_jpeg@lemmy.world to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
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I live in the UK and my town has not got transport that allows mobility for all. No bike lanes (and if they exist they're just painted on the road), no bus lanes (buses get stuck in the same rush hour traffic and everyone else which doesn't incentivise people to take them) and these buses are also unreliable and infrequent. What makes it worse is that my local council is right leaning. How do I hold my local council accountable to implementing even the cheapest solutions to traffic and transportation? How can I lead to public transport change in my community?

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[-] nbailey@lemmy.ca 60 points 11 months ago

Honestly, just go to every council meeting and every chance you get tell them what you want. That’s how all the parking lots and stroads got there, from people stomping their feet and making a scene at council. Get organized, get like minded people involved, and apply pressure on your local politicians.

[-] t_jpeg@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

Do you have any ideas on how to find likeminded people in the community? It seems everyone I talk to isn't that passionate about public transport

[-] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

You'll find very few people randomly who are adamant about public transport. Especially in a car dependent and bad public transport area.

Maybe talk to people on the bus?

[-] t_jpeg@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

good idea, thanks

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