Mobility and access to transport infrastructure allows people and goods to move around freely. Mobility plays a key role in making societies more inclusive through enabling access to key services, and educational, economic and social opportunities.
Public transport is essential for Govan residents. Costs and long travel times can be prohibitive to those on low-income who rely on public transport to access food banks, essential services and community. Sustainable transport and active travel links have a renewed focus in the Glasgow area. Can you come up with any solutions to improve accessible public and active transport in Govan?
The cost and travel times of public transport can be prohibitive. What solutions can you come up with to improve transport access, particularly for refugees and people seeking asylum on standardised support?
Multiple bus routes are often needed to access education, health services and support. What ideas can you come up with for accessible information on local services and community opportunities to support accessible travel for refugees and people seeking asylum arriving for the first time in Govan?
The Govan-Partick bridge opens up opportunities to promote active travel to and from Govan, however, infrastructure within Govan is limited. What solutions can you come up with to improve active transport links that are considerate of the community in Govan?
Start by researching the current situation in the area, its history, community strengths and hopes for change. There are many case studies featuring existing local projects and experts on the EWB webpage that will help you get started.
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