Sustrans report £1.7 billion in local business benefit from cycle and pathway use
Cycleways and pathways in the UK have contributed towards £1.7 billion in local business benefits according to the Sustrans Paths for everyone: Three years on report. The analysis in the report said 72% of users stated the Network is their best option for transport, with 95% of using it for exercise. The Network has also […]
Transport Decarbonisation Plan – walking and cycling should be natural first choice for short journeys, says Sustrans
Walking and cycling should be the natural first choice for short journeys, according to Sustrans. The Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan was unveiled by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps and Sustrans has said that in order to help reach net-zero there needs to be a fundamental shift towards active travel and public transport […]
New project aims to tackle transport-related exclusion for young people
Sustrans has teamed up with the University of the West of England to launch a new research project that aims to address transport-related barriers faced by young people aged 12-24 years in the UK. Transport to Thrive, will explore why transport is important to young people’s ability to reach the opportunities they need to become […]
A 20-60% reduction in traffic is needed by 2030 to meet climate targets, says Sustrans
Sustrans has said a 20%-60% reduction in traffic by 2030 is needed in order to meet climate targets, responded to the UK Government’s ten-point plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’. The charity has said that the best way to reduce vehicle trips is to make it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public […]
