Local Transport Plan 5 consultation

Closes 30 Mar 2026

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Theme 1 - Active Travel

Please read the section starting on page 17 of the draft Local Transport Plan 5 (PDF, 1.8MB)

Active travel is a collective term used to cover travel by active modes, including walking, wheeling or cycling. Our policies in this section seek to make active travel a viable, attractive transport option and enable more people to choose to walk, wheel or cycle.

This section of the consultation asks for your views on:

  • the transport sustainability hierarchy (question 1)
  • walking, wheeling, and cycling (questions 2 to 4)
  • public rights of way (question 5)
  • information, education, and promotion (questions 6 and 7)
     
1. Policy AT1 states that we will seek to follow the principles of the transport sustainability hierarchy when we develop transport strategies and interventions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?

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The transport sustainability hierarchy prioritises interventions to consider many aspects of transport need and enable people to choose sustainable transport modes.

The hierarchy first considers whether trips can be substituted to replace the need to travel beyond your community. Next is shift modes, considering whether there are different transport options to choose such as active travel or public transport. 

Finally, the hierarchy considers whether it is possible to switch fuels. For any trips that must be made by car can an electric vehicle be used.

The hierarchy guides planning that will improve people’s transport choices.

2. Policy AT2a states that we will develop walking, wheeling and cycling networks which are designed to be coherent, direct, safe, comfortable and attractive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?

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The policy to develop walking, wheeling and cycling networks which are designed to be coherent, direct, safe, comfortable and attractive is guided by our adopted Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) which identify our infrastructure priorities. The design of the networks will be in accordance with our Buckinghamshire Design Guidance.

3. Policy AT2b states that we will engage with stakeholders to consider the needs of horse riders in the development and design of walking, wheeling and cycling schemes where appropriate. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
4. Policy AT2c states that we will seek funding and necessary permissions to deliver new and improved infrastructure, including the Buckinghamshire Greenway, Aylesbury Gardenway and connections within and between settlements. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
5. Policy AT3 states that we will maintain and enhance the public rights of way network to ensure it is accessible, safe, well signposted and in a suitable condition to support active travel, in response to the Local Plan and in accordance with the Rights of Way Improvement Plan. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?

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This policy recognises we will maintain and enhance the public rights of way network in response to the draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire and in accordance with the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (2020-2030).

6. Policy AT4a states that we will continue to deliver digital and physical information, education and promotion measures to support walking, wheeling and cycling. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?

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Examples of digital information and support we provide for Active Travel can be found on our website

7. Policy AT4b states that we will work to identify and deliver new information, education and promotion measures in support of future walking, wheeling and cycling schemes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
8. Reflecting on the policies in this theme, please let us know your thoughts. This can be explaining the reasons for your answers above or overall sentiment about our Active Travel policies.