The report of the Director of Regeneration and Place presented ‘Gear Change’, the Department of Transport’s Cycling and Walking Plan for England and the associated cycle infrastructure design guidance contained in Local Transport Note 1/20. The Plan and guidance promoted the consideration of active travel in all infrastructure schemes, coherently across different schemes and to a high standard in order to access Government funding.

Simon O’Brien, the Liverpool City Region Cycling and Walking Commissioner, presented the report and answered questions, noting that:

·  that consultation was important as schemes may be disruptive although they would have benefits in health and wellbeing.

·  The Plan should enable shorter journeys to be undertaken safely which should encourage more active travel.

·  Car infrastructure had been the focus for over 40 years yet journeys were not necessarily faster.

Resolved -

That the publication of the Department for Transport Cycling and Walking Strategy ‘Gear Change’ and the associated cycle infrastructure design guidance contained in Local Transport Note 1/20 be noted.