Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs), as set out in the Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, are a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements required at the local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks, ideally over a 10 year period, and form a vital part of the Government’s strategy to increase the number of trips made on foot or by cycle.
The key outputs of LCWIPs are:
- network plans for walking and cycling, which identify preferred routes and core zones for further development
- a prioritised programme of infrastructure improvements for future investment
- LCWIP Document - Non-technical summary of the LCWIP, outlining the vision and objectives, national and local context, engagement and public consultation, potential for more walking and cycling, infrastructure improvements, and next steps.
- LCWIP Technical Report – sets out how the scope has been determined, evidence gathered, network planning for cycling and walking, and the prioritisation of infrastructure improvements. application.
- Consultation Summary Reports – the Initial Consultation Summary Report and the Follow Up Consultation Report provide a summary of the two public consultation events undertaken whilst the LCWIPs were in development.
By taking a strategic approach to improving conditions for cycling, walking and wheeling, LCWIPs assist local authorities to:
- identify cycling and walking infrastructure improvements for future investment in the short, medium and long term
- ensure that consideration is given to cycling and walking within both local planning and transport policies and strategies
- make the case for future funding for active travel infrastructure
The LCWIPs are not funded plans, however Local authorities that have LCWIPs in place are well placed to make the case for future investment and to secure future funding for the delivery of active travel infrastructure improvements.
LCWIPs within Cumberland
LCWIPs have been developed for Carlisle, Whitehaven and Workington.