00:01Councils across England are set to receive new guidance aimed at making streets safer,
00:06after a survey found many women feel unsafe walking at night.
00:10Active Travel England says advice will focus on better lighting, clearer routes and more visible safety measures.
00:16The poll from YouGov of more than 2,000 people suggests 88% of women have felt unsafe after dark,
00:24with many changing their routes to avoid unlit areas.
00:28Measures include Liverpool's city centre's halo points, which are well-lit devices,
00:32with a direct link to the emergency services and CCTV.
00:36Ministers say the findings show more action is needed with local government requesting sustained and flexible long-term investment.
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