South Yorkshire Active Travel Commissioner - Ed Clancy OBE

“There’s lots to celebrate about walking, wheeling and cycling in South Yorkshire.   

As Active Travel Commissioner, I've been inspired by the hard work and passion of our partners and community that are helping people to move more and move differently.  

I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact that both ‘hardware’ and ‘software’ projects are already having in neighbourhoods across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.   

But the changes we want to see in our region won’t happen overnight. There are barriers to overcome.   

The new active travel strategy we are developing for South Yorkshire will build on the blueprint that our partners and community have put in place, together with each area’s Local Investment Plan. We're working as one team to bring about an integrated approach to walking, wheeling and cycling in our region.   

A big focus will be helping every child to choose to walk, scoot or bike to school, to encourage healthy habits for life. We’ll be working with our communities to create healthier neighbourhoods and safer roads; and concentrating on connecting people to opportunities – particularly our seldom-heard groups.  

Our ambition will be underpinned by behavioural science, community engagement and high-quality infrastructure design, with the end goal of giving everyone the freedom and choice to walk, wheel and cycle.  

I’m excited for the next steps and hope you’ll join me on our journey to make South Yorkshire a healthier, happier and safer place through active travel.”