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PHS report on road space reallocation
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Just as well none of our major political parties have made opposition to road space reallocation their central (only?) policy for the upcoming elections - as that would be a bit embarrassing in the light of this report.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Probably all you need to read…
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Impacts of road space reallocation
The HIA found that road space reallocation can contribute to multiple positive outcomes, support the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy and help create better quality of place for local communities. However, other actions are needed to maximise these benefits, ensure impacts are equitable and support alternative modes of travel.
The HIA identified that road space reallocation is likely to have positive impacts on health through reduction in overall motor traffic. This will reduce adverse health effects of traffic, including air and noise pollution, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, collisions, the severance effect whereby communities are separated by traffic routes,
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Posted 2 years ago #
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