Active travel in the city of the future
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
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.
Author
Insall, P.
History
Paper for the Foresight Future of Cities project.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Cycling
- Public paths and pedestrian areas
- Transport planning
Publisher History
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.
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