Comment

Representation ID: 23146

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark Partnership

Agent: Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark Partnership

We see future transport to and within the Black Country as fundamental elements of the Geopark/visitor economy/environmental aspects of the plan. We acknowledge how quick technological change can be within this sector and that lifestyle shift through events such as the Covid 19 pandemic can rapidly influence future workstyles and requirements of intrastructure and transportation modes. In that context the Geopark has witnessed a substantial increase in the use of and value of its accessible greenspaces and active transport networks/ purchase and use of cycles etc.

We welcome and support the statements and policies in the plan supporting green infrastructure/accessible greenspaces and the further development of well-connected walking and cycle networks for the multiple health, wellbeing and environmental benefits that they offer.