19th October 2023
Cycling, walking, taking the train or the bus, all reduce our dependency on cars, and reduces carbon emissions. The more people use these car-alternatives the more likely the provisions of good infrastructure will increase. Equally the more people use car alternatives, the more that others will feel encouraged to do likewise.
Active travel is healthier, more sociable and creates pleasanter environment for everyone. And something we don’t always think about, active travel is good for local businesses. The following is a reasonably unbiased assessment – https://www.talk-business.co.uk/2019/12/02/are-car-free-streets-good-or-bad-for-business/
And this report highlights the value of cycling as industry with green growth potential – https://www.smarttransport.org.uk/insight-and-policy/active-travel/the-cycle-industry-a-green-growth-sector-that-can-help-deliver-net-zero
The Green Tau 