Active travel is a key part of plans to create healthier, greener and more connected communities across Cheshire West and Chester.
The Council is working to make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys, especially shorter trips to schools, shops and workplaces.
A local plan for walking and cycling
Cheshire West and Chester Council has set out a long-term vision through its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
The plan aims to make walking and cycling the first choice for shorter journeys across the borough.
This includes:
– Improving walking routes and pavements
– Expanding safe cycling networks
– Creating better crossings and connections between communities
– Supporting more people to choose active travel
🚧 Investment and local projects
Active travel is already being delivered on the ground across Cheshire West.
Recent projects include improvements to:
– Walking and wheeling routes
– Safer road crossings
– Cycling infrastructure in key areas such as Ellesmere Port
These changes are designed to make everyday journeys more accessible, particularly for families, older people and those with mobility needs.
👉 See local Ellesmere Port projects: CLICK HERE
Supporting climate and health goals
Active travel plays an important role in the Council’s wider ambitions to:
Reduce carbon emissions
Improve air quality
Support healthier lifestyles
By making it easier to walk or cycle short distances, Cheshire West can reduce reliance on cars and create more liveable neighbourhoods.
👉 Explore active travel locally: CLICK HERE
🔗 Why this matters for Cheshire
Many journeys in Cheshire West are short and could be made without a car.
By supporting active travel, the borough can:
Cut congestion in town centres Support local high streets Create safer, more attractive public spaces
Sustainable Cheshire by Eco Communities 