Workshop 4 - Transport and Active Travel

This document contains the main points raised at the Cairngorms Climate Conference on 9 March 2020, during Workshop 4, which focused on transitioning to sustainable and active travel. The workshop aimed to develop functional and active travel in the Cairngorms National Park for both residents and visitors, with the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions from all travel by 2045. Discussions covered the key elements needed to support this change, including the benefits, such as climate and health improvements, reduced congestion, less social isolation, economic gains, and better access to the area's natural experiences, along with challenges such as motivation, charging point availability, multi-use path accessibility, integrated transport, and affordability. The workshop also addressed the need for funding, usable public transport, infrastructure, a national approach, all abilities involvement, and culture change, highlighting the importance of engaging with people and ensuring they feel safe and welcome; the next steps include establishing a national lead, local authority support, better community engagement, agreeing on priorities, and sharing the vision.