Paragraph 73 of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (currently out for consultation) reflects the work of the Transport for New Homes Group, requiring large urban extensions or new settlements to offer genuine public transport options.

Streets are essential and integral to the places where we live, work and socialise.  The pandemic has emphasised the importance yet again of streets – how the public use these important public spaces. The complexity of managing traffic whilst promoting walking and cycling for better health and wellbeing has come to the fore.

Gear Change: a bold vision for walking cycling was published Summer 2020 comprising the following themes:

Theme 1: Better streets for cycling and people

Theme 2: Cycling at the heart of decision-making

Theme 3: Empowering and encouraging Local Authorities

Theme 4: Enabling people to cycle and protecting them when they do

This session will discuss new approaches in designing for walking and cycling? What are the opportunities? What are the challenges? How to convince others in undertaking a new approach?