Planning for the future - Transport

The private car remains the mode of choice for many people, including for short journeys, contributing to congestion, poor air quality and less healthy lifestyles.

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14%

The increase in vehicle miles in Wigan Borough since 2013

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40%

Over the last 30 years bus journeys across England (outside London) have fallen by over 40%

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23%

of households do not have a car

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0.3%

of resident’s cycle to work at least 3
times per week

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50%

Over 50% of car journeys in the borough are under 2 miles


 

Key facts

  • Walking and cycling can reduce the risk of a number of serious illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. They can also boost your mood, improving the symptoms of some mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, and also help you maintain a healthy weight. 
  • Every day millions of deliveries are made in the UK, including goods purchased in a shop, parcels received at a front door, and components delivered to a factory.  Lorries and vans are the main method of transporting freight, accounting for 77.4% of all goods moved in the UK in 2020.

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