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Safeguarding the Heritage of our Waterways

WCC Scotland
September 22, 2016

Safeguarding the Heritage of our Waterways

WCC Scotland

September 22, 2016
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  1. World Canals Conference 2016
    Safeguarding the Heritage
    of our Waterways
    John Lauder, National Director, Sustrans Scotland

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  2. National Cycle Network
    • 2,371 miles long
    • Within 1 mile of 70% of
    population
    • 644 miles traffic free
    • 121m trips in 2014 (up 16%)
    • 24% of cyclists & 9%
    pedestrians commuting
    • Generated £375m revenue
    • Health benefits of £321m
    • Benefit to cost ratios 13.5:1
    • Supported by Transport
    Scotland
    • Developed through Community
    Links

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  3. Community Links & Scottish Canals 2013-2016

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