How much we walk and cycle every day has a measurable and important consequence for our personal health. New towns’ street design and spatial layout should make it natural to do the right thing. Thanks to the government’s recent change from a ‘vision-led’, not ‘prediction-led’ approach to transport planning this should now be easier than hitherto.

Two ways of extending an existing town or city.

Urban extensions in the Netherlands with excellent infrastructure that make cycling and walking the first choice for getting around.