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Objective: The document aims to provide a comprehensive guide to help local governments and the transport sector, including designers, planners, engineers, and decision-makers, make cycling more inclusive for everyone.
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Target Audience: Primarily focuses on the UK but is universally applicable, aiming to enhance cycling opportunities for diverse populations based on background, ethnicity, age, ability, and gender.
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Contributors: Authored by Tim Burns from Sustrans and Mei-Yee Man Oram, Susan Claris, and Arup, with a foreword by Jools Walker, a cycling advocate and blogger, and contributions from Daisy Narayanan, Director of Urbanism at Sustrans.
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Core Messages:
- The transport system's imbalance and injustice, particularly regarding underrepresented groups, necessitates attention.
- The car-centric approach to urban planning needs to shift towards a human-centered design that includes all individuals.
- Collaboration between Sustrans and Arup highlights the importance of integrating diverse voices in policy, planning, design, and implementation.
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Action Areas:
- Governance, Planning, and Decision-Making: Enhancing inclusivity by ensuring diverse representation in decision-making processes.
- Creating Better Places: Designing urban spaces that accommodate cyclists of all abilities, ensuring safety and comfort for all users.
- Welcoming and Supporting All People to Cycle: Addressing barriers and challenges faced by marginalized groups to encourage broader participation in cycling.
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Call to Action: The guide emphasizes the need for actions beyond mere research and reporting, advocating for concrete steps to ensure cycling is accessible and welcoming for everyone, reflecting its core principle of inclusivity.
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Collaboration and Commitment: Both Sustrans and Arup commit to their ongoing work in creating equitable and accessible cycling environments, acknowledging the importance of listening to underrepresented voices and integrating their insights into policies and practices.
