Source: Sustrans 16.02.22
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/news/2022/february/paths-for-everyone-three-years-on/
sustrans-p4e-three-years-on-eng-digital.pdf
A new report Paths for everyone: Three years on, provides an update on the work of Sustrans across the UK to improve the access, safety and public appeal of the National Cycle Network across the UK's nations and regions.
Key statistics from the report show that 72% of users stated the Network is their best option for transport, with 95% of using it for exercise. The Network has also seen greatly increased use by the public throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2019, approximately 121 million more trips were taken on the Network than the previous year. In 2020,733 miles of dangerous or inaccessible parts of the Network were removed or reclassified to create a safer and better-quality network overall, whilst 315 barriers were removed or redesigned to allow people using wheelchairs and buggies to access the Network.
The report highlights the need for further development to fully achieve equity of access for the UK public and regular Network users; walkers, wheelers, cyclists and horse-riders.
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