more sustainable, less pollution!

At the beginning of lockdown the lanes around our house became footpaths for local residents and the lack of cars seemed to really lift everyone's spirits as children and pets could enjoy a sense of security. As lockdown progressed and people started to go back to work, the traffic problem began to get worse than it was pre-lockdown- there needs to be some type of speed limit on the lanes and some way of holding drivers accountable for their actions. There are too many times when we have heard revving throughout the night and people all through the day are speeding down lanes. It is making us as walkers feel so unsafe and the drivers seem to think that they are entitled to acting badly on the roads. There has also been an increase in the amount of litter thrown out of cars and left on lanes. People need to be accountable for this; it is disgusting and I have seen so much wildlife - my own chickens included - suffering from living amongst this litter.

Truro's new normal should aim towards being as sustainable as possible, in my opinion. There is a horrible amount of plastic - packaging and items - in the shops, and even more on all the roads. Given the recent progress in creating sustainable packaging and biodegradable ware e.g. coffee cups, it is astounding that businesses large and small are still not using these. It would be amazing if there was a rule binding Truro's citizens to be as sustainable as possible.

During lockdown the positive impact of seeing few cars on the lanes was amazing. It would be great to see more cycling lanes which are actually safe, and to see drivers learn that they share the roads with cyclist, walkers, horses and all other non-car related things and people should be held accountable for their actions when they do not drive safely! Cyclists should feel safe enough to cycle side by side. They are not the problem here, cars are. Often cyclists cycle side by side to ensure their safety as it means that cars are less likely to push past because there is less room. As a cyclist who often cycles with very young children, I need to feel safe cycling on my own road. People also need to learn not to overtake on blind corners!