Decision details

WALKING WHEELING AND CYCLING STRATEGY

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Council has an ambition to increase the numbers of people walking, wheeling and cycling across Trafford. Along with partners we will work to support more people to take up walking, wheeling and cycling so that everyone can feel the benefits of active travel. The strategy has been developed in line with Greater Manchester’s refresh of the Active Travel Mission and the Department for Transports Gear Change vision for cycling and walking. It also supports the councils priorities to reduce health inequalities by encourage residents to be more active, supporting people out of poverty by enabling affordable transport and address our climate crisis by reducing emissions from road traffic.

Decision:

That the Executive Adopt the Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy and enable the boroughs and Greater Manchester’s vision for Active Travel.

Publication date: 14/03/2023

Date of decision: 13/03/2023

Decided at meeting: 13/03/2023 - Executive

Effective from: 22/03/2023

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