Sustainable Movement Patterns

The Department will expect layouts to have greater regard for sustainable movement patterns. They should seek to reduce reliance on the private car, foster movement by pedestrians and cyclists, respect existing public rights of way and provide convenient access to public transport and existing or proposed facilities in the vicinity. Such matters must be built into the design from the outset as the adaptation of the layout, for example to fit in routes for pedestrians and cyclists, will be difficult if not impossible at a later date.