Part of the problem is the SNP's understanding of "active travel".
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Future Transport Fund
This future transport initiative will see the final £50 million invested in new projects across the country designed to deliver improved connectivity and innovation in transport. This part of the fund will focus on modal shift to help more Scots move to low-carbon and active travel options. It will support an enhanced roll out of the infrastructure we need to ensure a more rapid expansion of electric vehicles on Scotland’s roads. This investment will enable a step change for Scotland to ensure that in terms of connection and climate our transport network is fit for the future and playing its part in our move to a low- carbon nation in the years ahead.
As resources become available we will look to add to this fund and will encourage the various streams to take forward and support initiatives that generate income that can be reinvested to allow the benefits to be enjoyed by more people and communities across our nation.
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http://votesnp.com/campaigns/SNP_Manifesto_2011_lowRes.pdf
Active Travel is mentioned in the Manifesto once, obesity four times, inc. -
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Obesity is on the increase in Scotland, as it is across the developed world. We have published a strategy which sets out a long term commitment to tackling overweight and obesity, which concentrates on four key areas: food consumption; integrating physical activity into people’s everyday lives; recognising the importance of encouraging health behaviours in the early years; and encouraging employers to take a role in promoting health and wellbeing in and through the workplace. We will drive forward the implementation of this strategy over the next parliament.
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"integrating physical activity into people’s everyday lives"
WELL that could certainly include active travel.
Walking/cycling/active travel is NOT just about transport. Ministers need to come up with a joint approach.
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