Walking and Cycling Action Plan

Aberdeenshire Council is committed to encouraging more people in the region to walk and cycle more often. The development of the Council’s first Walking and Cycling Action Plan sets out how we are aiming to achieve this.

Walking and cycling can have many positive economic, environmental and social impacts for the region. For example, walking and cycling are great forms of exercise that can contribute to improved health and well-being. By encouraging a change in travel behaviour in favour of walking and cycling, levels of congestion can be reduced, journey times improved, and in turn environmental and economic benefits delivered.

The Walking and Cycling Action Plan – one of the first daughter documents to emerge on the back of the Local Transport Strategy – sets out the specific actions and policies that will be implemented to increase levels of walking and cycling throughout the region.

It has been prepared following extensive stakeholder consultation. First, in summer 2008, a Summary document and questionnaire was developed for consultation to which over 650 responses were received. Using the results from this initial consultation, a formal draft Action Plan was prepared for final public consultation.

We have taken on board all comments received and now have pleasure in setting out the final Action Plan that we will implement to deliver our vision for “an integrated transportation system for Aberdeenshire which contributes to the development of an inclusive and safe society, a sustainable economy and which reduces environmental damage caused by transport”.

The final Walking and Cycling Action Plan was approved by the Council’s infrastructure Services Committee on the 20th of August 2009.

Download the Walking and Cycling Action Plan

Walking & Cycling Action Plan (pdf 1.52mb)

Consultation report (pdf 457KB)

If you require a printed copy of the document please contact The Strategy Manager on 01224 664 809 or e-mail transportation@aberdeenshire.gov.uk