00:00 News from around the country, including a new project announced researching use of car-free routes before and after barrier removal.
07:30 Ben and Mike from Ludicology on Play Sufficiency and the Study of Playfulness, including the huge advantages to children's wellbeing through access to play, and the conditions required for children to play from their front door. Outcomes from Ludicology's research, including primary research with children and work with local authorities, gives examples of changes and support for play sufficiency interventions, which result in overall community satisfaction and wellbeing.
37:12 Ranty Highwayman (@RantyHighwayman) gives us the low-down on some common design traps that can catch out road users - and designers - like the unlit cast iron bollard in a cycle path, poorly considered signs, markings and signal placement; badly placed tactile paving; through to crossings that may invite people into unexpected traffic.
Final brilliant advice on continuous crossings and clean design. and some fascinating legal insights into what councils are, or aren't, liable for.