We reported some time ago that through our bid to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we would be developing a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. We have appointed active travel consultants Phil Jones Associates together with Cycling UK to deliver this work. This project is due to conclude at the end of this year.

The project has two halves that will come together to recommend a series of prioritised infrastructure measures geared around the key population centres and additionally behaviour change initiatives across the District. 

Cycling UK are our consultants appointed to lead on the behaviour change side of the work.  The project includes a public survey (link below) with follow up in-depth interviews and attending events to identify the most effective initiatives to help people to make more short journeys on foot or wheels.

Cycling UK would like as many people with an interest in travel to complete this survey and have asked if you can help us to share this survey widely https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DevonTravel  e.g. Facebook groups, community newsletters etc. The survey will be open until 31 July

Cycling UK are also looking for organisations to interview (online, 30-45 mins) that can highlight the views of less heard voices in the area, their experiences and barriers to walking, wheeling (mobility scooters or wheelchairs) and cycling. They have an initial set of contacts for organisations representing disabled people, but your suggestions of contacts for groups to cover the following themes would be very helpful:

• People experiencing poverty
• Women (any age category)
• Younger people (aged 16-25)

If you have any questions on this side of the project please get in touch with Corra Boushel from Cycling UK or Gemma Bristow, Active Travel and Digital Connectivity Officer