Sustainable transport

There is scope for more freight and passengers to be carried on some inland waterways, particularly on estuarial waters.  Greater potential is provided by waterside paths for off-road walking and cycle routes for school children, commuters and city dwellers who want to get out into the countryside.

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New footbridge, Worcester

Thames travel planning

Hydrogen powered boat: sustainable transport, Birmingham

Guildford towpath restoration: using Section 106 Agreements

Lincoln’s riverside path: small improvements can lead to big changes

Calder Valley Greenway: an off-road multi-user route

Rvier Cam: halingway cycle track

Limehouse Cut, London: floating towpath

Chesterfield Canal, part of an important greenways network

Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Aire Valley towpath

Grand Union Canal: access for all

Leicester Riverside: combining canal and river