Pedestrians, cyclists and public transport should be given priority over cars when roads are built or upgraded, to encourage more physical activity – UK’s health watchdog

Pedestrians, cyclists and public transport should be given priority over cars when roads are built or upgraded, to encourage more physical activity, the UK’s health watchdog has said.

BBC reports that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says roads should be “safe, attractive and designed” to help people use their cars less.

It has issued a set of draft guidelines for planners and local authorities.

The Department for Transport said it supported such policies.