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To maximise the number of people accessing high streets by foot, bicycle, or public transport,...
Recommendation
To maximise the number of people accessing high streets by foot, bicycle, or public transport, the Government should ensure that the revised Manual for Streets includes clear guidance on how to make walking, cycling, and public transport accessible to people of all characteristics and backgrounds. The Government should also develop guidance to help local areas set their own targets for increasing walking and cycling, and this guidance should include advice on maximising the benefits for high streets and town centres.
Government Response Summary
The government states that Section 6 of Manual for Streets already provides detailed guidance which will be updated. It also highlights that the Department for Transport has already provided guidance and planning support to local authorities for increasing walking and cycling, aligned with the Gear Change strategy.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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Section 6 of Manual for Streets already provides detailed guidance to local highway authorities on designing streets for all people regardless of age or reliability. This will be updated in line with latest best practice. The Government’s long-term strategy for walking and cycling published in Gear Change set an ambition for half of all journeys in towns and cities to be made by walking and cycling. The Department for Transport has already provided guidance and specialist planning support to local authorities to assist them with network planning for cycling and walking, which prioritises access to high streets and town centres.
Source
Report
Sixth Report - Supporting our high streets after COVID-19
10 Dec 2021
HC 37
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.6 yrs
Report published
10 Dec 2021