Forest
Forest
TRANSPORT
VISION
For a local transport system with a reduced carbon footprint which provides better air quality, fewer accidents, health benefits, quieter neighbourhoods and improved public spaces and good links to affordable and low carbon national public transport networks
Wheelers
For cyclists, and other wheelers open to the elements, sharing the road space with motorised vehicles is currently dangerous and poorly supported.
For a safe, fair, healthier, and happier road space, wheelers need urgent change to the current system, which favours larger and faster motorised vehicles including
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enforcement of the speed limits (e.g. 20 mph around town)
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creation of car-free cycle networks, including safe cycle lanes as part of existing roads
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signed and safe strategic connections between Ashburton and National long-distance cycle routes, neighbouring towns, and Dartmoor
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2-way cycling access on streets which are 1-way for vehicles
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introduction of safe measures and secure infrastructure to enable parking for bicycles and other wheelers in town centres
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Contact : Nigel Coles. e: drncoles56@gmail.com
POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Build on previous initiatives
Could you get involved on starting a new project or rebooting an old one?
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building links to local and wider Transport Lobbying groups? For example the Transport Group within Action Climate Teignbridge(ACT).
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Creating an accessible list of (and links to) bus services through Ashburton and Devon wide car share services?
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Working with a local school to start conversations about being more environmentally responsible and considering alternatives to driving, including Walking Bus, Lift-sharing, cycle training and Safe Cycling .
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Supporting local cycle groups and Forums to promote electric bikes and develop cycle routes to and from Ashburton.
Back in 2020 We asked local people what their priorities were for improving the provision of transport facilities in Ashburton.
The top priorities were for improvements to public transport, cycling and walking plus more low carbon travel.
The most popular projects were reducing the use of cars for school travel, providing electric vehicle charging points, local shopping and improved bus services.
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