Active Travel National Case Study Actions

Source
Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH)
Climate Objective
Mitigation
Planning and Implementation Activity
Reviewing and Enhancing Ambition
Developing Strategies and Plans
Developing and Implementing Policies and Measures
Nationally Determined Contributions
Sectors and Themes
Transport
Language
English
Region
East Asia and Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and North Africa
North America
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Grouping
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Case Summary

Active travel, encompassing walking and cycling, plays a vital role in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and advancing sustainable development. The PATH Active Travel Policy Template promotes a vision for safe, enjoyable, and accessible active travel to mitigate climate change, enhance public health, reduce pollution, and foster inclusive societies. The template includes five policy goals, objectives, and 20 evidence-based actions that address safety, equity, and environmental benefits while encouraging countries to integrate active travel into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and policy frameworks.

Case studies highlight global momentum in active travel adoption, with countries like Colombia, Ethiopia, and Singapore aligning active travel with their NDC commitments. Examples include Ethiopia’s ambitious infrastructure investments and Singapore’s integration of walking and cycling with public transport to achieve significant emissions reductions. Regional efforts, such as Africa’s pan-African action plan and Europe’s cycling and walking master plans, underscore the potential for collaboration to inspire broader adoption of active travel policies. These initiatives demonstrate the transformative impact of active travel on climate goals, public health, and urban equity while providing a roadmap for future national and regional actions.

Further Information

Case study author(s)

PATH team:

Led by Walk21 Foundation with the support of University of Birmingham’s School of Government & European Cyclists’ Federation, who helped research the case studies.

Special recognition to:

Carlos Canas, Froso Christofides, Nishet Dewan Sultana, Rona Gibb, Carly Gilbert Patrick, Isla Kelly, Macleod, Louise Reardon, Anna-Karina Reibold, Bronwen Thornton, Jill Warren & Sheila Watson.
Year Published
2024