13 Feb 24: Study of Play Sufficiency, plus Design Traps

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 BenTawil and Mike Barclay from Ludicology on Play and Play Sufficiency, 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 on Design Traps. Designs and layouts on roads and streets that lead people into danger. A plethora of examples: poorly considered signs, markings and signal placement; badly placed tactile paving; bollards invisible at night; through to crossings that may invite people into unexpected traffic. Final advice on continuous crossings and clean design.