Transport infrastructure plays a significant role in shaping our surroundings which in turn can have a major impact on our health and reducing inequalities. A healthy and sustainable transport system should: support safe and community-friendly streets and spaces, be efficient and accessible, minimise harmful impacts on the environment and enable walking, cycling and public transport use (The Health Foundation, 2018). With 20 million adults in the UK physically inactive, contributing to one in six deaths in the UK, active travel can help people incorporate physical activity into their daily routine, reduce social isolation and improve overall wellbeing.

In Wales, the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 requires all local authorities to support and enhance active travel planning and investment in Wales.