Including the closely related term bikes.
…. However, at present these are the only available source(s) of potential funding to deliver active travel improvements. The purpose of active travel is to make it as easy as possible and help to encourage individuals, businesses and visitors to choose to walk, wheel or cycle for local journeys. Increasing activity and reducing sedentary behaviour has significant health benefits and can…
… increase accessibility to essential services, education, employment, retail and leisure. Walking and cycling are lower cost travel modes and, if they are a viable option, can help households reduce their reliance on private cars, particularly multiple car households. No Council funding is currently expended on Active Travel work, with all costs, including internal staff costs (1.7FTE…
… of a Council Staff Travel Plan. This ACTION LEAD (L) AND PARTNERS TARGET or MILESTONE FUNDING COMMENTS is due to (a) requirement to make best use of limited internal staff capacity; and, (b) the ongoing uncertainty of longer-term staff profiles and bases. Staff Travel Plans focus on measures to make it easier and preferable for staff to choose to walk, cycle, use public transport…
… Members and Senior Council Officers. Now working on a carbon literacy initiative for schools and youth groups. Also delivering Bikes Back to the Community with the support of Smarter Choices, Smarter Places funding. ACT has recently taken ownership of two electric bikes available for groups and businesses to trial. A successful bid to the Community Led Local Development Fund resourced…
… with external funders’ aspirations and requirements by the 1.7FTE staff in the Strategic Transportation Team. However, at present these are the only available source(s) of potential funding to deliver active travel improvements. TD Span The purpose of active travel is to make it as easy as possible and help to encourage individuals, businesses and visitors to choose to walk, wheel or cycle for local…