Save Money - Active travel is one of the cheapest and efficient ways of getting from A to B. It's quicker than you think too, on average, you can walk a mile in around 15 minutes or cycle a mile in five minutes. Health - Walking, wheeling, and cycling are great ways to increase and improve physical and mental wellbeing, and are accessible to the majority of the population. A decrease in the numbers of vehicles on the roads also reduces air pollution and the risk of traffic related injuries and fatalities. Find out more by visiting the UK Government website here. Economy - Active travel infrastructure combined with a community engaged in walking, wheeling, and cycling can benefit businesses. For example, cycle parking delivers five times higher retail spend than the same area of car parking. Find out more by visiting Transport Scotland's website here. Environment - Road transport, such as cars, vans, lorries and buses, accounts for approximately 66% of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland. Cars release the largest amounts out of all road-based transport options. Find out more by visiting Transport Scotland's website here. Community - Active travel is a social and inclusive way to travel and the infrastructure along new routes can foster a sense of community and create enjoyable places to exercise, socialise, and relax.