Ease of movement around West Malling, Part 4 Cycling and walking

< Malling Action Partnership, < MAP Transport and Accessibility group

Q17. Where are the main foot and cycle paths within the town?
Method Identify the paths available for use by both pedestrians and cyclists, including family groups and the less able-bodied.

Starting points for information
 * County Council
 * Local Transport Plan

Observation & Snapshot

Notes (Worksheets EN3 Q6,7; EC7 Q13; S5; S6 also refer to leisure and recreation. Worksheets EN1 Q10; EN3 Q7; EC7 Q13,14 also refer to pedestrian access)

Q18. Are there dedicated/segregated cycle routes linking residential areas to the town centre and to local schools?
Method ''Choose two or three residential areas within 2 miles and describe the route to the town centre and to schools in terms of the:
 * length of journey on dedicated/segregated cycle route
 * length of journey on quiet residential roads
 * length of journey on major roads
 * number of main roads crossed and presence of any *dedicated crossing points
 * where the route is well-lit''

Starting points for information
 * Tourist Information
 * County council
 * Library
 * Local survey

Observation & Snapshot

Notes (Worksheets EC1 Q6,7; EC3; EC4; S1 Q3 also refer to children and young people)

Q19. Is it easy for people to walk to/from school?
Method ''Choose two or three residential areas within a mile of both a primary and secondary school and describe the route in terms of: where the route is unlit''
 * route length and how long it takes
 * number of main roads crossed and presence of any *dedicated crossing points and/or assistance available

Starting points for information
 * Local survey

Observation & Snapshot

Notes (Worksheets EC1 Q6,7; EC3; EC4; S1 Q3 also refer to children and young people. Worksheets EC1 Q6,7; EC3; EC4; S1 Q3 also refer to children and young people).

Q20. What secure cycle parking is there at convenient locations throughout the town? ===

Method Look, for example, at the railway station, in the main shopping areas, at the bus station, and at schools.

Starting points for information
 * Local survey

Observation & Snapshot


 * Ease of movement around West Malling, SWOT analysis