Nicola Pastore had 3 young children and is co‑founder of Solve the School Run, a UK campaign group dedicated to reducing car dependency during school runs. A former financial data analytics consultant, Pastore applies her expertise to quantify emissions, traffic, and safety impacts to lead the ambitious Rosendale School Streets scheme in Lambeth, featuring ANPR filters and reducing 800 cars per hour. As a parent with lived experience of school-run challenges, Pastore emphasises data‑driven advocacy for healthier, safer journeys as she campaigns for school streets, school buses, cargo-bikes, and walking groups to transform daily travel for children and families.