Active Travel Strategy
Councils are developing new active travel strategies and formalising agreements for dockless e-bikes to promote sustainable transport.
Richmond upon Thames Council approved the development of a new Walking and Cycling Strategy in September 2026, aiming to make active travel the preferred choice for residents. This strategy, replacing a previous one, will support the wider Transport Strategy 2040 by focusing on a phased walking and cycling network, expanding cycle parking, and improving access to town centres.
Lewisham Council is set to formalise agreements with dockless e-bike operators Lime and Forest through a Memorandum of Understanding. This move, discussed by the Sustainable Development Select Committee in March 2026, aims to better manage operations and parking, addressing concerns about obstructive parking and its impact on accessibility across the borough.
The Active Travel Strategy is a policy document designed to promote walking, cycling, and other active forms of travel. Councils use these strategies to encourage sustainable transport choices, improve public health, and reduce carbon emissions by developing infrastructure and managing related services.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council approved the development of a new Walking and Cycling Strategy on September 7, 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council is set to formalise agreements with dockless e-bike operators Lime and Forest. Source
- Lewisham's Sustainable Development Select Committee received an update on the Dockless Bikes programme in March 2026. Source
- Richmond's Head of Transport Strategy, David Tidley, introduced the proposal for the new strategy. Source
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