{"id":8176,"date":"2023-06-20T14:39:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T12:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/?post_type=services&#038;p=8176"},"modified":"2023-10-11T00:58:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T23:58:36","slug":"walking-and-cycling","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/services\/development-infrastructure\/walking-and-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking and Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-dusty-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SYSTRA is a market leader in the development of active travel schemes, combining walking and cycling networks to improve local connectivity, support economic growth and create healthier urban communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-promoting-cycling-and-walking-for-healthier-happier-towns-and-cities\">Promoting cycling and walking for healthier, happier towns and cities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking and cycling \u2013 together known as \u201cactive travel\u201d \u2013 are key modes of transport, particularly in towns and cities, where they bring a host of health, well-being and social benefits. The UK government has an ambition to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys, as well as a key element in longer journeys \u2013 and financial resources are available to support the development of walking and cycling networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Local authorities, private sector developers and urban planners are keen to deliver more active travel infrastructure and to integrate this with existing public transport networks. However, they face a number of challenges and constraints, including limited road space, competition with private car drivers, accessing funding, and public opposition to schemes that are sometimes seen as contentious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The active travel experts at SYSTRA have a long track record of helping clients to overcome these challenges and to develop successful walking and cycling schemes that complement the wider urban environment and help to build more cohesive, connected and sustainable communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-griplusclair-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-featured-projects\">our experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noir-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Discover how SYSTRA has transformed ideas into deliverable strategies, for implementing new infrastructure or making a step change in service provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-griplusclair-color has-dusty-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/our-projects\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">VIEW CASE STUDIES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-1024x645.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-1024x645.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5662 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-474x299.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-800x504.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-180x113.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-153x96.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3-230x145.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/strategy-3.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dusty-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>From initial research and conceptual design, through to scheme implementation and monitoring, SYSTRA offers a complete active travel support service for local authorities and developers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Active travel support from inception to implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The breadth of active travel expertise at SYSTRA means we can offer clients full project lifecycle support for any walking or cycling schemes \u2013 from inception through to on-the-ground delivery and ongoing monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic approach to changing travel behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We begin by advising on cycling and walking strategies for each region. We carry out cycle trip modelling and pedestrian modelling to help clients choose the right solutions. Our research expertise means we can conduct appropriate studies to gauge opinions, insights and preferences \u2013 and assess the likely impact on public behaviour of different walking or cycling initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local cycling and walking infrastructure plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining our knowledge with data gathered through research and stakeholder engagement, we can support business case development and appraisal. Our work can also support the development of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs), identifying the improvements required at a local level to increase the number of trips made on foot or by cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8391\" style=\"width:1200px\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-474x296.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-1700x1063.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-1352x845.jpg 1352w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-180x113.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-153x96.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/06\/travel-young-woman-visiting-the-city-of-london-and-9x6upxb-edited-230x144.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networks designed to deliver health and economic benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our design services cover initial concept design through to preliminary designs and detailed design work for new cycling and walking networks. Once new schemes have been implemented, we can provide ongoing monitoring and behavioural change studies to assess the impact of the new schemes \u2013 and inform further refinement and development to achieve active travel objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling networks to improve transport sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SYSTRA has delivered a wide range of cycling projects, from developing high-level strategies for planned cycling corridors, through to detailed designs for cycle routes and post-implementation monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We adopt a joined-up approach in all our cycling strategies, considering the impacts on the pedestrian experience, the road network and the wider urban realm. Our strategies are informed by our own research into cycle route and cycle parking best practice, and by our work with stakeholders to understand the potential for cycling networks to advance the transition from cars to bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walking schemes to bring communities together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are market leaders in the design, consultation, implementation and monitoring of pedestrian-focused schemes. 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