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TfL has published the capital’s first plan to boost the level of walking for leisure, looking to build on increases seen since the Covid pandemic.
As part of the Leisure Walking Plan, TfL will carry out an audit of signage on the existing Walk London network and look to improve existing wayfinding signs, to enable even more people to make the most of the routes in their area.
TfL will also use funding from the mayor to identify further ways of improving the network, including by resurfacing existing paths to make them more attractive and easier to use.
TfL says the plan will help to ensure London’s streets are accessible and inclusive for the diverse range of people who live, work and visit the capital.
To help coordinate the delivery of the plan, TfL will work closely with the London Walking Forum. Its members include organisations such as Living Streets, Sustrans, Ramblers, London Councils and the Canal & River Trust.
Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner, said: “London is already a great place to explore on foot but as Londoners grapple with the impacts of climate change, a child inactivity crisis and spiralling cost of living, it is vital that we do more to improve London’s leisure walking network.
“Walking provides people with an affordable, easy way to maintain their mental and physical wellbeing while protecting and improving the environment.
“Our action plan will enhance and improve the Walk London Network making London much more walkable and in doing so improve Londoners health, reduce health inequalities and increase access to green space – contributing to building a better, greener London for everyone.”
04 November 2022