Cycling and pedestrian improvements We’re investing more into walking and cycling provision than we have in the last 50 years. Emergency Active Travel Corridors Worcestershire submitted two bids, which have secured £784,700 for investment in active travel measures across the county, as set out in the Worcestershire Local Transport Plan. Kepax walking and cycling bridge A scheme to deliver a new walking and cycling bridge across the River Severn in Worcester was approved by the Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee on 28 September 2021. Hampton pedestrian and cycling bridge Worcestershire County Council is proposing a new pedestrian and cycling bridge in Evesham. Proposed Evesham local cycling and walking improvements The Government’s 2020 ‘Gear Change’ plan has the headline objective of making cycling and walking the natural choices for half of all shorter journeys by 2030. Requests to improve infrastructure for cyclists Request various different cycling related infrastructure improvements. Requests to improve infrastructure for pedestrians Request various different pedestrian related infrastructure improvements, including improvements for people with mobility impairments. Stanford Bridge restoration Improvement works are now underway on the 1905 historic Stanford bridge, located over the river Teme in the village of Stanford.