Activestreets: Walking and cycling to cut carbon emissions

Streets that are safe for walking and cycling are vital in the fight againstclimatechange. Safe and healthy streetsencourage people to shift away from using privatevehicles,reducing carbon emissions and helping to improveair qualityin urban areas.Strategic investments that create a network of accessible walking and cycling connectionshave multiple environmental and social benefits, particularly when combined with integrated public transport infrastructure and policy frameworks that put people firstwith streets that are liveable.