What is Active Travel?

Active Travel is defined as any travel with a purpose using your own energy

This includes public transport because bus or train trips usually involve some walking or cycling at the start or end of journeys.

Personal Benefits of Active Travel

  1. Improved Physical Health
  2. Meet Physical Activity Targets
  3. Enhanced Psychological Wellbeing
  4. Transport Equity

Societal Benefits of Active Travel

  1. Quieter, Cleaner Neighbourhoods
    with Less Respiratory Illness
  2. Cost Effective Public Health
  3. Cost Effective Transport Options
  4. Supporting Climate Action Goals

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