Hayley Everett22 October, 2019
Eight walking and cycling charities have called for an end to building new roads in Scotland, and to instead provide more street space for people on foot and bikes.
The charities (made up of: Cycling Scotland, Cycling UK, Forth Environment Link, Living Streets, Paths for All, Ramblers Scotland, Sustrans Scotland and Transform Scotland) issued the call as part of a National Transport Strategy joint response, which closes tomorrow.
In addition to calling on the government to halt investment in creating new trunk roads, the organisations are calling for journeys on foot, by bike, and via public transport are prioritised before cars.
The charities have also proposed the taking of space from private vehicles to make more room for walking and segregated cycling, the need to deliver affordable and integrated public transport, and improved access to bikes.
The need for developers to include active travel infrastructure in initial plans for all new housing, commercial and retail developments was also highlighted, alongside support for behaviour change programmes which encourage active and sustainable travel.
Stop building new roads in Scotland, plead cycling & walking charities – Cycle Industry News
Hayley Everett22 October, 2019 Eight walking and cycling charities have called for an end to building new roads in Scotland, and to instead provide more street space for people on foot and bikes. The charities (made up of: Cycling Scotland, Cycling UK, Forth Environment Link, Living Streets, Paths for All, Ramblers Scotland, Sustrans Scotland and… [Read More]
