P-04-565 Revive disused railway lines for leisure
P-04-565 Revive disused railway lines for leisure
The Welsh Government should look turning the hundreds of
miles of disused railway lines (axed under Beeching) into high quality
cycle/walk ways.The lines cover the whole of Wales and this scheme would:
encourage healthy activities and lifestyle; provide a safe way to travel for
those who want a green alternative; provide safe cycling for children and
encourage use for going to school, clubs etc; reduce traffic on our roads; boost Welsh tourism especially by cyclists
and walkers; enable the establishment of a vast number of varied, small
businesses along the routes - shops, B&B etc. Rural areas will benefit. The
potential good for the health of the population of Wales and its economy is
unlimited and the return in this investment can be understood before it even
starts.
Petition raised by: Albert
Fox
Date
Petition first considered by Committee: 17
June 2014
Number of signatures: 14
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 16/06/2014