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Women’s Safety in Urban Running: New Guidance Implemented

3/28/2026

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Reetta Vaahtoranta, from Newham, east London, has changed her running due to safety concerns from male passersby.
She cites Active Travel England guidance to boost women's safety in urban areas, including lighting and CCTV.
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is shown as a model, designed with input from women and girls to ensure safety.
Tanya Braun of Living Streets stresses consultation in urban planning to address safety concerns.

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Story summary

Reetta Vaahtoranta, from Newham, east London, has changed her running due to safety concerns from male passersby.
She cites Active Travel England guidance to boost women's safety in urban areas, including lighting and CCTV.
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is shown as a model, designed with input from women and girls to ensure safety.
Tanya Braun of Living Streets stresses consultation in urban planning to address safety concerns.