The private car remains the mode of choice for many people, including for short journeys, contributing to congestion, poor air quality and less healthy lifestyles.
The increase in vehicle miles in Wigan Borough since 2013
Over the last 30 years bus journeys across England (outside London) have fallen by over 40%
of households do not have a car
of resident’s cycle to work at least 3
times per week
Over 50% of car journeys in the borough are under 2 miles
Key facts
- Walking and cycling can reduce the risk of a number of serious illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. They can also boost your mood, improving the symptoms of some mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, and also help you maintain a healthy weight.
- Every day millions of deliveries are made in the UK, including goods purchased in a shop, parcels received at a front door, and components delivered to a factory. Lorries and vans are the main method of transporting freight, accounting for 77.4% of all goods moved in the UK in 2020.