#SaferStreetsLiverpool aims to address sexual offences and unwanted sexual behaviour across transport routes within Liverpool City Centre. It aims to provide reassurance to women and girls, and increase feelings and perceptions of public safety on public transport.
Funded by the UK Home Office as part of their Safer Streets project, this local initiative is delivered in partnership with Merseyside Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Merseyside, Liverpool City Council, RASA Merseyside, Merseytravel, local businesses and schools.
Every woman and girl I speak to has a story to tell about a bad experience they’ve had when using public transport. Whether it’s men sitting too close, unwanted sexual touching, or sexualised comments.
“Too many women don’t feel safe going to work or meeting friends on a night out. That’s why we’ve launched Safer Streets Liverpool.
“We must make every woman and girl feel safer and be safer using our public transport network.
Emily Spurrell
Police and Crime Commissioner
for Merseyside
The ideas and suggestions gained from the consultation helped inform our £269,930 bid and we created the following actions:
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"Every woman and girl I speak to has a story to tell about a bad experience they’ve had when using public transport. Whether it’s men sitting too close, unwanted sexual touching, or sexualised comments. "Too many women don’t feel safe going to work or meeting friends on a night out. That’s why we’ve launched Safer Streets Liverpool. "We must make every woman and girl feel safer and be safer using our public transport network."