Taunton’s Transport Plan – making sure cycling is a priority

This is an opportunity to show that cycling isn’t a peripheral issue but a part of the
solution to Taunton’s transport issues. We need to show support for the active
travel ideas in the plan, and push the local authorities still further. Please respond
to the online consultation here by Friday 17 August.

Large sums have recently been committed to road schemes locally. The NIDR,
proposed Toneway scheme and the junction 25 proposal together amount to
approximately £40m. The A358 upgade will cost £250-400m. So what is the
budget for cycling/walking? Nothing. Time to change the balance by asking say for
£5-10m investment in walking and cycling, as a ‘major scheme’ bid.

Tell the local authorities that cycling is important via this link.

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