Outputs not outcomes (CWIS3)

Outputs not outcomes (CWIS3)

From Streets Ahead by Streets Ahead Podcast

December 22, 2025 · 52 min · Season 2 · Episode 36

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for outputs in the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) with guest Xavier Brice.

This time Ned, Adam and Laura talk targets - and why the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) needs outputs, not simply outcomes. They are joined by the CEO of the Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans), Xavier Brice, who knows all about strategies, and delivering active transport networks. The government recently ended a consultation on CWIS3 but, frustratingly, the proposals lacked any investment or much strategy. There were no SMART targets, or any outputs, i.e. routes; simply the unachievable outcome that by 2035 walking, wheeling and cycling will be "a safe, easy and accessible option for everyone". Road Investment Strategies, by contrast, focus heavily on routes and infrastructure, so why do we treat walking, wheeling and cycling differently? Xavier Brice has been CEO of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust since 2016. In 2007 Brice led the development of a new walking and cycling strategy for London, with Transport for London. This month Adam, Laura and Xavier Brice coordinated an open letter to the Secretary of State supporting a better CWIS3. That letter was signed by more than 50 organisations across health, active travel and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ned, Adam, Laura

Guest: Xavier Brice

Topics covered

  • cycling
  • walking
  • transport strategy
  • active transport
  • government policy

Keywords

  • CWIS3
  • active transport
  • SMART targets
  • infrastructure
  • national network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust, Sustrans, Transport for London, Guardian

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