Introduce Significantly Expanded Walking and Cycling Infrastructure

Capitalise on the recent increase in walking and cycling by providing the infrastructure to enable widely spaced active travel. Significantly increase the number of closed carriageways to vehicular traffic. Provide (even if temporary with a view to making permanent later) connecting infrastructure/ segregation /signage to allow all users safe and wide spaces to travel/exercise.

Why the contribution is important

Provides safe spaces for travel and exercise (i.e. sufficiently large for social distancing to be maintained). Offers opportunity for improved lung health through aerobic exercise and reduction in air pollution. This benefits general population health reducing demand on services and reduces 'co-morbidities' which make Covid-19 more dangerous. Cheap and effective way to allow a phased opening up of outdoor society/ economic activity.

by NiallButchart on May 06, 2020 at 01:53PM

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