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Our vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
High quality streets where people feel confident to walk, cycle and take time to enjoy life are a hallmark of successful world cities
• Fear of traffic is the biggest concern and a barrier to walking and cycling for parents and children
• Ours could be the first generation of children who live shorter lives than their parents.
Air Pollution
5.8 % of local deaths attributable to long-term exposure to particulates
196 deaths per year
2,048 years of life lost by the local population
Population (25+) = 289,000
Public Health England: Estimating Local Mortality Burdens associated with Particulate Air Pollution, April 2014
Bristol to be a city where public transport provides an affordable quality alternative to the car, where streets are no longer clogged with traffic, our air is cleaner, and it is increasingly attractive to walk & cycle
Support the ongoing and successful expansion in Bristol of cycling through investment in cycle lanes and other cycling infrastructure, and more cycle training for those who need it
Deliver improvements to both the price and quality of our public transport networks, making it quick, cost effective and easy to go by bus or by train
Reduce emissions in the city to help protect people from the harmful gases produced by streets clogged with traffic
Make road layout and other improvements in the city to open our streets to people, removing the blight of heavy traffic and improving flows for public transport and those who need to drive
…we have relatively low use of public transport, with higher levels of
walking and cycling…
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Birmingham
Bristol
Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Sheffield
England and Wales
2011 CensusCore Cities
Comparison
More people in Bristol commute to work by bicycle or on foot than in any other LA in England and Wales
…bike use is behind leading European levels…
EU – Modal Split Data from European Platform on Mobility Management DatabaseEngland and Wales - Travel to Work Data from 2011 Census (ONS)
Big Commuter Survey
Census
European Green Capitals Bristol’s Twin Cities