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Cycling Investment Pays Off

Mon, 09/08/2010

(From South West Public Health and Well Being e-bulletin). New analysis of research conducted in partnership with the National Obesity Observatory and Sustrans, shows the impact an increase in cycling has had on public health - with a 10% reduction in the number of people classified as physically inactive.

Walkability Test for public services

Fri, 29/01/2010

The Government has been urged to introduce a 'Walkability test' to ensure public services are easily reachable for the population by foot. The consortium – led by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) and including the Campaign to Protect Rural England, CTC, Friends of the Earth and Living Streets – also wants the Government to introduce a ‘transport test’ for all new policies so they do not lead to people having to travel further, particularly by car. The ‘walkability test’ could be applicable for all public services, such as post offices, schools and NHS facilities.

Walking and cycling quality audits - information for NHS sites

 

A quality audit can identify low cost, and cost-free quick wins as well as opportunities for funded programmes that will improve the safety and enjoyment of all site users. These audits can therefore inform the design and implementation process of travel plans, and
support findings from the staff/ visitor/ patient surveys. This document has been developed by Sustrans Cymru to provide a broad overview of a cycling and walking audit.

Sustainable travel plan interventions - A reference guide for NHS Trusts

 

This document has been compiled by Sustrans Cymru in order to assist the decision-making phase of the travel planning process and to provide guidance on a range of achievable options. Actions focus on reducing the number of cars with single occupants arriving on site and support a programme to increase the number of more sustainable travel mode trips. Site support vehicles, community transport and delivery vehicle issues are not addressed in this document.

Active Travel

Active travel is a way of positively promoting more ‘energetic’ forms of travel, such as walking and cycling, while at the same time reducing sedentary travel, particularly car travel.

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