Twelve regional mayors in England, excluding one from Reform UK, have joined forces to implement a national active travel network aimed at improving children's safety while walking, cycling, or scooting to school. The initiative will focus on creating 3,500 miles of safe routes linking educational institutions, communities, and transport hubs, with plans for safer road crossings and reduced motor traffic around schools. Backed by public health officials, this collaborative approach represents a shift from earlier policies prioritized by the government, aiming to enhance health and connectivity for 20 million residents.
The joint pledge by twelve regional mayors aims to create a national active travel network, focusing on safe travel routes for children to schools, covering 20 million people.
The plan intends to develop 3,500 miles of connected routes that will improve streets for everyone, enhancing health, wellbeing, and connectivity in the communities involved.
Safer road crossings and restricting motor traffic outside schools during peak hours are key interventions to be implemented in this active travel initiative.
The collaboration signals a shift in transport planning, focusing on active travel over traditional car-centric policies previously favored by the government.
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