Coleraine to Portstewart Active Travel Signature Scheme - Early Engagement

The Department for Infrastructure defines Active Travel as: “Travelling by physically active means such as walking, wheeling, or cycling”.  

Walking and wheeling refers to walking, running, or wheeling unaided, as well as using any kind of mobility aids such as electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking frames. People pushing prams or buggies are also included in this definition, as well as other modes such as scooting, skateboarding, and rollerblading/roller skating.  

Cycling refers to users of pedal cycles, but not motorbikes. The definition includes e-cycles and non-standard cycles, such as adapted cycles (cycles or tricycles, specially adapted for use by disabled people), cargo cycles and recumbents. 

What is active travel infrastructure? 

Active travel infrastructure includes facilities designed to support safer and more accessible walking, wheeling and cycling journeys. This can include footways, footpaths, cycle tracks, cycle lanes, crossings, junction improvements and bridges. Greenways and shared use paths, lighting in urban areas, cycle parking, signage and wayfinding information are also included.