Active travel in the city of the future
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Sets out why car use should be reduced and active travel - walking and cycling - increased in the cities of the future. Examines the benefits of increasing active travel in cities: reduced road congestion, healthier population, reduced air pollution, reduced demands on public spending and creation of an attractive environment for private investment.
Document History
Paper for the Foresight Future of Cities project.
Author
Insall, P.
Publisher Information
Sustrans
Sustrans is a UK sustainable transport charity, supporting travel in ways that benefit people's health and the environment. They publish a number of information sheets on providing facilities for sustainable transport methods.
