There is still time to have your say on plans to make it easier for people to travel around the Black Country by walking, wheeling or cycling.
The Black Country Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Plan consultation is open until 5pm on Monday September 30.
Anyone can take part here Black Country Walking Wheeling Cycling | Commonplace
Feedback will help shape active travel schemes across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall.
Active travel schemes aim to make walking, cycling and wheeling – such as using a wheelchair, or electric mobility scooter – a more attractive option, particularly for short journeys.
This will help people get active and healthy, save people money, cut traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions as part of efforts to create a Net-Zero Transport Network in the Black Country by 2041.
Projects include creating safe segregated cycle lanes, better footpaths, more cycle parking, conveniently located pedestrian crossings and more accessible routes for users of wheelchairs and specially adapted cycles.
The consultation is being run by Black Country Transport, which works in conjunction with the four Black Country local authorities adopting an innovative approach to developing roads projects, ensuring they cater for all.
Councillor Qaiser Azeem, cabinet member for transport and green city at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “Creating sustainable travel choices through a safe, interconnected network of walking, cycling and wheeling routes can help improve health, and cut traffic congestion and air pollution whilst boosting the local economy.
“I thank those people who have already taken part in the consultation. Getting the views of the community is crucial to developing the right active travel routes to benefit everyone.
“That is why I would urge others to take part before next week’s deadline.”
If you have any questions about completing the consultation or require further help contact BCTteam@blackcountrytransport.org.uk
To find out more about Black Country Transport and its projects visit Home | Black Country Transport
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