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The final version of the second National Transport Strategy is out now.
It's a lengthy document, and I haven't made my way through it all - but I am just going to put this quote out there:
"Significant lengths of new paths have been delivered to enable more journeys to be made by walking, wheeling and cycling 6"
I love that the reference (6) simply says "Scottish Government".
Mentions of cycling (my bold).
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It is a Strategy for the whole transport system (people and freight) and it considers why we travel and how those trips are made, by including walking, wheeling , cycling, and travelling by bus, train, ferry, car, lorry and aeroplane. It is a Strategy for all users: those travelling to, from and within Scotland.
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Will enable greener, cleaner choices: over the next 20 years, Scotland will see a continued transformation in transport where sustainable travel options are people’s first choice if they need to travel. We will design our transport system so that walking, cycling and public and shared transport take precedence ahead of private car use.
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Will help make our communities great places to live: cleaner, greener and sustainable places and networks will encourage walking, wheeling and cycling. This will deliver more social interaction, support local businesses and services and create vibrant communities.
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In recent years we have seen a number of positive trends in transport. For example, passenger journeys on ScotRail services have increased . Total reported road casualties are at their lowest since annual records began in 1950 . Registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in Scotland have increased considerably . Significant lengths of new paths have been delivered to enable more journeys to be made by walking, wheeling and cycling .
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To achieve our greenhouse gas targets, as well as enable a healthier and inclusive society, when people have to travel they will need to switch to more sustainable modes. For example, many journeys are relatively short and could be undertaken by walking and cycling. Just over 34% of journeys under 1km are made by car (either as a driver or a passenger) 1km and 2km. Changing people’s travel behaviour to use more sustainable modes will have a significant impact on our environment, as well as our health and wellbeing.
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Spatial planning can play a key role in addressing a number of challenges for our places, but needs to be properly aligned with transport planning to realise its full potential. The places where we live and work can have important impacts on our health and wellbeing. As our land use has continuously evolved, some places have become less sustainable and would benefit from renewal and improvement. Buildings should not be located in areas that are hard to reach and not well served by public transport as this can result in long journeys to access shopping and work, therefore discouraging walking and cycling and encouraging more car use. There are, however, many examples of sustainable transport options being designed into
new developments that provide wider benefits for people approach becomes standard where appropriate
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The Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Scotland Strategy states that one of the most effective ways to secure the required 30 minutes of moderate activity per day is to reduce reliance on motorised transport, changing the means of everyday travel to walking and cycling. However, in 2017 there were 290 million vehicle kilometres travelled on Scotland’s roads by pedal cycles. This was 6.5% lower than in 2012.
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Currently, nearly a quarter (24%) of children travel to school by car journeys can be made by walking or cycling. It is particularly important that people learn healthy behaviours when they are young. These behaviours will likely continue into later life. Research shows that around one quarter of children in all age groups between 5 and 15 do not meet physical activity guideline over an average week and this declines with age.
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Dedicated walking and cycling infrastructure must also be maintained to encourage use. Both trunk and local roads face considerable maintenance backlogs and need. Similarly to that for motorised traffic, road condition is vital for cyclists and for buses. significant investment to ensure they are appropriately maintaine issue for other parts of the transport system. For example, both our mainland to island and intra-island ferry fleets are ageing.
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Importantly, overarching all the Policies, to address the challenges and achieve the Priorities we will embed the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy in decision making by promoting walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport and shared transport options in preference to single occupancy private car use for the movement of people. We will also promote efficient and sustainable freight transport for the movement of goods, particularly the shift from road to rail.
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People are more likely to walk and cycle where safe and accessible active travel infrastructure is available By embedding the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy, Scotland’s transport system will be designed with sufficient walking and cycling options to help us become a healthier, more active and fitter nation and tackle medical problems caused by poor levels of activity. It will also reduce the adverse impact on our air quality and the risks from diseases this causes.
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A collaborative approach will be encouraged to ensure all relevant partners work together to make walking and cycling the most popular and preferred mode of travel in Scotland for short journeys.
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We must aim for economic growth that is inclusive, where there are opportunities for all to participate and benefit. Growth, also, must not have net adverse impacts on our climate or affect people’s health through poorer air quality.
I like the commitment to reduce inequality, but they are never getting off the hamster wheel as long as they aim for 'economic growth'.
Less stuff, but shared out better. More time for each other. That's what we need.
Selective spin or pragmatic realism?? (My bold.)
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John Lauder, chief executive of walking and cycling charity Sustrans, said the strategy is a “recognition of how much the way we travel matters to people, our places and the planet”.
He said: “The strategy is one of the signs that climate change and reducing carbon emissions has to be central to Scotland’s future.
“But it also shows that we can do this in a way that improves the health of all the people of Scotland at the same time.
“Prioritising healthy travel and reducing carbon emissions demands that we make it easier for people to choose to walk and cycle for more of their everyday journeys.
"Helping more people to walk and cycle gets people more physically active, helps to reduce air pollution and can cut our carbon emissions.
“There is no doubt that there are significant challenges and tough choices ahead.
!Sustrans Scotland, with support from partners, is already delivering projects that make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
“We are ready to help deliver this vision for a transport system that puts people, place and planet first.”
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https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18213152.snps-new-transport-strategy-branded-meaningless-drivel/
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