BackPedestrians and cyclists: a new briefing
Living Streets sets out a vision for pedestrians and cyclists in a new policy paper
Walking and cycling are healthy, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive modes of transport. Living Streets believes that getting more people walking and cycling is a solution to many of our urban transport problems. Additionally both can help to address other public policy concerns such as obesity, air pollution, quality of life, and climate change. However they are also highly vulnerable to, and restricted by, motor traffic.
We want to see more people cycling, and there is more that unites cyclists and pedestrians than divides them. However, we need to work towards a transport system and built environment that prioritises the needs of pedestrians over all other modes, including cyclists – a principle firmly established in Manual for Streets.
The main points of this paper can be summarised as follows:
• Pedestrians and cyclists share many common objectives when it comes to
urban planning – both forms of transport have been marginalised at the
expense of motor vehicles;
• Pavement cycling is illegal and the law must be better enforced;
• Off-carriageway provision for cyclists must never come at the expense of
pedestrian space, safety, or amenity.
You can download our full policy briefing on pedestrians and cyclists here.
Published on: 18/11/2009
