Active travel is the undertaking of journeys by cycling, walking or wheeling, and increasing such journeys is considered important in supporting a wide range of Executive priorities. However, today’s report concludes that delivery against active travel objectives has been poor and there is no evidence of long-term increases in levels of active travel.
Dorinnia Carville’s report considers how the Department for Infrastructure has delivered on its historic active travel objectives. It also summarises steps taken by the Department to improve delivery since the introduction of the 2022 Climate Change Act.