Cycling and walking investment in Dacorum

You can still give your views on how routes for cycling and walking in Dacorum can be improved by taking part in a consultation which is open until 11.59pm next Monday (26 February).

The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) is being compiled by Hertfordshire County Council, in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council, and you can provide your comments via www.dacorum.gov.uk/walkingandcycling

The LCWIP aims to make walking and cycling more attractive choices, for more trips, as opposed to a motor vehicle, for shorter journeys or part of longer journeys. It is important that residents, businesses, community groups and visitors all give their views to help to shape the plan as it is being developed to make sure it meets all our needs.

You can help to identify the key cycling and walking routes in the borough which require improvements over the next 10 years and for which funding will be sought from government and other sources, with potential future enhancements including new or improved crossings, footway improvements, junction upgrades and traffic-calming measures.

Once this initial consultation period has ended, we will closely consider your feedback while drawing up the final draft LCWIP, on which you will have the opportunity to comment later this year when a further public consultation is held.

Cllr Adrian England, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Deputy Leader at Dacorum Borough Council, said:

“What you get out partly depends on what YOU put in – between now and 26 February!

“This consultation, and plan, is about LOCAL infrastructure for making more short trips by foot or in the saddle – because of the space that will release on roads, for those who really need their cars.

“The ideas in this plan will decide where our share of investment could join up cycling and walking routes in Dacorum, and where changes will most benefit Dacorum residents.

“I would like to thank everyone who has got involved so far, as every comment we receive will help to make sure that the most effective Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan can be put in place.

“Tackling climate change is one of our administration’s priorities – it’s really about making life feel better, supporting healthy choices and making best use of the space we have. We’d like as many people as possible to respond to the consultation as every comment can make a difference.”