In this conversation, Kevin Carmody speaks with Lucy Caldecott about the ongoing road safety emergency in Birmingham, the challenges of implementing road harm reduction strategies, and the importance of community advocacy in holding local government accountable. They discuss the gap between policy and actual delivery, the resistance to change in road safety measures, and the need for political will to ensure that manifesto commitments are fulfilled. The conversation emphasizes the role of residents in advocating for safer streets and the complexities of managing traffic in a growing city.
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