More than £70 million is being invested in walking, cycling and wheeling improvements across the West. Together, the work will see more than 47 miles of new and improved cycle routes, and almost as many new and improved pedestrian paths, as well as 10 new school streets.
The West of England recently hosted further visits from Active Travel England (ATE) to see completed and in-progress projects being delivered in
the region.
South Gloucestershire Council cabinet member for communities and local place, Councillor Sean Rhodes said: “We are really pleased that Active Travel England has recognised the quality of the improvements we are making to support more sustainable ways of getting around. This means that we join 10 other Local Transport Authorities leading the way nationally with a capability rating of three.
“We know that the work taking place can sometimes be disruptive for people using our network, but the upgrades completed so far are already making a positive difference and are a significant investment in our local area. Once the full programme of work is finished, we hope it will inspire even more residents to choose greener, healthier travel options whenever they can.”
Graham Grant, Active Travel England acting CEO, said: “When more people can choose to travel actively for everyday journeys, it benefits their health, their local economy, and their communities.
“It’s fantastic to visit places like the West of England and see progress being made that really benefits people, places, and communities. We’ll keep working with local authorities across the country to build high-quality infrastructure that makes our towns, cities and villages healthier, greener
places to live.”