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ATE expects the largest increases in rates of active travel participation will come from more people walking and wheeling, rather than cycling. It recognised that buses and trams can increase the number of walking trips taken..51 However, ATE told us that there had been “countless examples” of new bus or tram infrastructure being installed without pavements or crossings to enable people to access them safely on foot, including in new housing developments.52 To create a joined up transport network that enables sustainable and affordable journeys, investment in public transport—such as buses, trams and trains —must go hand-in-hand with investment in active travel to allow people to access them and encourage people to walk to stations and bus or tram stops.53 48 C&AG’s Report, para 1.2, Figure 1 49 Q32, Q33, C&AG’s Report, paras 1.4, 2.8 and Figure 9 50 Qq 32, 35 51 Q 33; C&AG’s Report, para 1.7 52 Q 33 53 C&AG’s Report, para 1.12, Q33, ATE0012 16 Active travel in England