Why making more space to walk, wheel and cycle matters
The Covid-19 pandemic created an urgency to change the way we move around in our towns and cities.
Local authorities across the UK are creating more space for people to walk, cycle and wheel in, to make them safer and reduce car use.
These changes are currently temporary and local authorities will be consulting local communities with a view to improving them and making them permanent.
In our series of ‘Streets for everyone’ videos, businesses and residents in major towns and cities share their views on the recent street changes and why they matter.
During the pandemic, Southampton City Council pedestrianised part of Bedford Place; offering extra space for outdoor dining and for social distancing.
So we spoke to local residents and businesses to see what they think of the changes.
You can also take a look at the full interviews with local business owners.
In response to Covid-19, Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced a number of infrastructure improvements to enable safer social distancing and for key workers to travel more safely.
So we interviewed local business leaders and residents about the Dublin road cycle lane to see what they think about it.
In response to Covid-19, Cardiff Council reallocated road space on Castle St and Wellfield road.
We spoke to local businesses to see what they think of the changes.
Watch the video on YouTubeThrough Spaces for People funding, protected cycle lanes have been introduced on Crewe Road in Edinburgh.
We spoke to hospital staff to find out what difference the changes have made to their commute.
Watch the video on YouTubeThrough the Spaces for People funding, Union Street has been transformed.
It is now fully pedestrianised and feels like a destination where space allows for shopping and socialising, or for people to walk, wheel or cycle through.
Watch the video on YouTubeOrganisations like Sustrans are here to help and share our expertise with local authorities.
We can support you to engage with communities. And we can offer help when putting schemes in place.
Contact your nearest Sustrans office to discuss how we can support you.