Pavement parking should be banned because it puts people off walking in their neighbourhoods, according to a new report.
Sustainable transport charity Sustrans, which commissioned the UK’s largest study of active travel in urban areas, described the practice as “discriminatory”. Only 56% of disabled respondents to the poll of 23,000 people said they felt welcome when walking or using a wheelchair or mobility scooter – known as wheeling – in their local area, compared with 69% of non-disabled people.
The survey also suggested that 55% of residents on low incomes felt welcome, compared with 74% of those in managerial or professional roles. Fewer car on pavements would help 70% of people walk or wheel more, according to the survey, which was shared with the PA news agency.
