Highland Council wants local views on walking and cycling improvements in Inverness
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A NEW website will allow people to share their views on walking and cycling schemes in Inverness with Highland Council and Sustrans Scotland.
It features an interactive map where people can highlight what they currently like or dislike, and comment on how they would like this to change.
The website [www.invernessactivetravel.commonplace.is] will also update people on active travel improvements.
There are sections about projects, with concept designs, and news of upcoming consultation events.
Similar websites are used in Glasgow, Perth and Stirling.
Councillor Trish Robertson, vice chairwoman of the environment, development and infrastructure committee, said: “Improving active travel routes in Inverness and reducing single car use is one way which we can help the climate emergency declared by the council.
"Encouraging walking and cycling is not only better for the environment, but will encourage healthier lifestyles going forward, and ties into the Scottish Government aspiration to reach 10 per cent of everyday journeys by bike.
"The commonplace website is a very easy to use interactive resource, which I hope local families, stakeholders and business will utilise to ensure we gather a real understanding of the barriers to walking and cycling.”
