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New walking and cycling schemes to go ahead in five locations across the county.
Exciting new measures to make it easier for residents to walk or cycle have been given the green light today following a decision by Essex County Council.
The new schemes are all part of ECC’s ambition for Essex to become safer, greener and healthier by making it easier and safer for residents to walk or cycle, reducing traffic congestion, cutting air pollution and improving residents’ physical and mental wellbeing.
Consultations recently took place in Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester and Wickford. The findings revealed that over 90% of Essex residents were concerned about traffic congestion, air pollution and road safety. Action to tackle speeding was the highest priority followed by a desire for less traffic overall and for children to be able to play, walk and cycle in their neighbourhood.
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Welcome to the Safer Greener Healthier campaign web pages. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for people in Essex to travel more sustainably - walking, cycling, e-scootering or taking the bus or train – especially for shorter journeys.
Our vision is to deliver and enable safer, greener and healthier travel for current and future users of the transport network in Essex.
Up to 43% of car trips in Essex are under three miles, a journey which could, for many people be made on foot (which would take around 30 minutes) or on a bike (a 15-minute ride).
Create a road environment that is SAFER, encouraging more residents to cycle or walk, especially for shorter journeys.
Work up sustainable transport solutions to ensure that Essex reduces carbon emissions and delivers long-term GREENER benefits.
Deliver long-term public health benefits so that our residents become HEALTHIER.
By introducing, supporting and funding various projects across Essex which will encourage and make it easier for people to walk, cycle or scoot more, especially for shorter journeys. These include the introduction of new walking and cycle paths as part of the Active Travel Fund and trialling e-scooters.
Join us to make Essex one of the safest, greenest and healthiest places to live.
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