Core Active Travel Network

Wirral Green Party enthusiastically supports Wirral Council's 'Core Active Travel Network' consultation which starts today (July 29th) and urges all residents to participate. Everyone’s input is vital in shaping a future where active travel is safe, convenient, and accessible for all. Together, we can build a healthier, more prosperous, and sustainable Wirral.

An active travel network allows residents to walk, wheel, and cycle with ease and confidence. It bolsters our local economy by giving people confidence to walk or cycle, which in turn supports local businesses. As more people walk or cycle, we have less traffic which reduces congestion. Essential traffic for transport businesses and emergency traffic will be more efficient, and we will cut down air pollutants, creating a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone in Wirral.

A well-designed active travel network can help reduce the number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. By providing wider pavements with more benches and better lighting, dedicated lanes and better crossings, we can ensure that people of all ages feel safe on our roads. 

These initiatives not only improve the overall aesthetics and safety of neighbourhoods but also support a more active lifestyle.

The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our time. By makinging walking and cycling easier, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Active travel is a crucial component of our strategy to combat climate change and transition to a more sustainable future.

Cllr Gail Jenkinson, Green Party spokesperson for Environment Committee says 

"We welcome the opportunity for residents to have their say on an walking, cycling and wheeling across Wirral. People know where they want to go and where they want to feel safer, so we really want them to tell us. If it’s nice to walk to local shops,cafes and so on, we help develop a more integrated community as well as a healthier one.”  

Cllr Ed Lamb, Green Party spokesperson for Economy and Regeneration Committee says

"Getting safely and easily to the local shops, school, work, sport and leisure activities and to see friends without having to use the car is what our residents want. We want to give them that choice. We want to give them that freedom. In doing so we also help those that need to drive to get around. Improving walking, wheeling and cycling options is a win for everyone."

ACCESS THE CONSULTATION HERE