Walking and cycling are good for our physical and mental health and by switching more journeys to
active forms of travel we can help to reduce levels of congestion, improve air quality,
benefit the environment and the local economy.
Research has also shown that walking or cycling regularly can help to prevent and manage illnesses
including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression
This is why Norfolk County Council is supporting the Governments ambition
to create a future where walking and cycling is the natural choice for short journeys. In fact,
by 2030, walking and cycling is expected to make up half of all journeys in towns and cities.
And to help more people to choose cycling and walking we need to improve our cycling
and walking networks to make them safer, more accessible and better connected. With all of
these improvements we can help to create a modern and sustainable transport system for Norfolk.
So what changes are being proposed in your area?
V/O: Greater Norwich has an established network of
cycling and walking routes which are locally known as Pedalways.
V/O: Each of the routes are colour coded and form a network which link residential
areas to places of education, employment and green spaces.
V/O: Investing in the Pedalways in Greater Norwich will enhance safety and accessibility
and connect new locations to the network. Improvements include:
• An extension to the Yellow Pedalway to connect Horsford and Harford with the city centre.
• Safety and access improvements to the Blue
Pedalway which connects Wymondham and Sprowston to the city centre.
• Route improvements to the Red Pedalway between the city centre
and Thorpe Marriott and a new link to Whitlingham.
• An extension to the Green Pedalway to connect with Easton
and network improvements between Rackheath and the city centre
• The Pink Pedalway will be extended to connect Hethersett and Wroxham to the city centre
• New network links for the Brown Pedalway to connect Drayton and Poringland to the city centre
• Improvements to the Orange & Purple Pedalways which link the Pedalways together.
There are also plans to improve and extend two designated walking zones.
The first zone is located to the west of the city and connects the University of East
Anglia campus, the Norwich Research Park and the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.
The second walking zone is in the city centre comprising of the historic heart of the city.
There are also lots of ways we can make it easier for people to cycle and walk more. These include;
Segregated cycle lanes, junctions and pedestrian crossings
which give people confidence to use the network.
Docked public cycle hire schemes which enable people to have safe,
easy and affordable access to cycles.
Wayfinder signs which help people to navigate the cycling and walking network.
Secure cycle parking facilities which provide peace of mind when storing cycles.
Micromobility which is the use of small lightweight electric vehicles in towns and cities.
Mobility hubs which help people connect easily between different types of transport.
Digital travel planning applications which provide
real-time travel information and booking services on your phone.
Incentives such as cycle training for schools, support for workplaces with cycle parking
and cycle loan schemes. What happens next?
We want to hear from you. Take a look at the proposed improvements for your local
active travel network. By telling us what you think you can help develop a cycling and
walking network which is accessible for everyone. To find out more visit Norfolk.gov.uk/activetravel