Including the closely related term local cycling.
… of the North East region, asking for significant funding to improve bus services. • The Council’s Cabinet has committed to fund £3.75milion as part of the Towns and Villages strategy to improve walking and cycling in CountyDurham. • Local cycling and walking improvement plans (LCWIPs) have been developed to help identify how infrastructure can be improved to encourage active travel. This is alongside…
… will be generated from renewable sources, including the way we heat our comfortable, energy efficient buildings. • All of County Durham’s transport will be ultra-low carbon and everyone will have access to safe and reliable public transport, while cycling and walking by choice whenever possible. • Our natural environment will be thriving, and it will easily offset minimal remaining carbon emissions. • Our…
… a move away from a car centric society, which is facilitated by how new developments are currently designed and instead focus upon how new developments connect with existing communities and local public transport and cycling networks. 6https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings 7https://ukgbc.s3…
… remains a challenge. Laying foundations for 2030 Much improved infrastructure for cycling and walking, whilst EV charging is ubiquitous and fair. Much improved and affordable transport. County Durham’s Vision for 2045 Excellent public transport. Cycling and walking is normal. All vehicles are ultra-low emission. Individual car ownership is less common Key Challenges Our road network…
… at a cost that is not prohibitive. There needs to be a culture change around shorter journeys, to enable safe cycling and walking for most journeys under 1 mile, alongside improvements in infrastructure. The county’s rural geography (hilly, dispersed) is a challenge for active travel and the frequency and fare price of public transport can also be a significant barrier to uptake. Encouraging parents…