Nottingham trams forms partnership to promote safer travel in the city

Nottingham Transit Express (NET) which operates the tram network in the city has partnered with the Consent Coalition to focus on safer travel throughout Nottingham.

NET is the first transport operator in the city to become a supporter of the Consent Coalition which is a group of 30 different local organisations. The coalition works together to raise awareness of the importance of consent and challenge misinformation around sexual violence following its launch in 2020.

This is just one of several initiatives and measures that NET has planned to help make travel in the city safer. Another measure will include well-lit platforms and stations as well as HD CCTV cameras on all trams and emergency help buttons at all stops and on trams. There is also the option to contact a member of the team discreetly on WhatsApp on 0115 824 6060.

Alison Sweeney, Head of Marketing at Tramlink, said: “The safety of all our tram users is always our prime concern. We already have several safety measures in place across the network which all aim to help the people of Nottingham get around safely. However, becoming a supporter of the Consent Coalition is another important way in which we’re helping to make a stand against all sexual violence.

“We stand together with the rest of the Consent Coalition to say that Nottingham will never tolerate any form of sexual violence, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels comfortable travelling in the city while using our tram network.”

The Consent Coalition partners have pledged to promote responsible attitudes to consent and work hard to encourage sexual violence survivors to access vital support.

The Consent Coalition focuses on nine key aims which include, a no-tolerance approach, improved understanding, empowerment of victims, empathy, exposing myths and providing access to valuable resources.

Louise Graham, Sexual Violence Lead and Nottingham Consent Coalition co-ordinator said:

“The Consent Coalition recognises how important it is to work together to tackle sexual violence. By having positive conversations on consent, we challenge sexual violence myths, behaviours and attitudes. The more you know, the more you can influence positive change. We work hard to empower all survivors of sexual violence to seek support and report all sexual assaults to the police.

“Since our launch, the Consent Coalition is now nationally recognised as a best practice model of coordinated partnership work, setting a precedence for other cities. We are proud that NET is adopting a zero-tolerance stance towards sexual violence by supporting the Consent Coalition and sharing safe, trustworthy, healthy information on consent on their public platforms.”