Uploaded on 2015-12-15 by KristiyanPeev

Number 1 is 21 minutes by foot (remarkably accurate) and 7 minutes by bicycle (Picture 2). It is by far the most interesting and scenic route. When you walk or cycle you pass through narrow winding streets with no traffic, then you go through the Plascrug public park, line with mature trees providing shade, wind shelter and rain shelter , benches, playgrounds and is of often full of people. Then you go through the local town nature reserve (the Rheidol river Nature Reserve), which is amazing during the summer, with dragon flies zooming past, song birds jumping from tree to tree and of course you have the occassional sighting of rare birds (e.g woodpeckers and kingfishers). It is still amazing during winter even. This route is highly walkable and contributes to my well-being as we have learned from this weeks lectures and numerous studies (https://www.walkscore.com/walkable-neighborhoods.shtml) A walkable city increases community engagement, for example I have made several friends from walking this route, is good for your health and reduces CO2 emissions. Or as Walkable Communiteis Inc put it 'Walkability is the cornerstone and key to an urban area's efficient ground transportation. Every trip begins and ends with walking. Walking remains the cheapest form of transport for all people. Construction of a walkable community provides the most affordable and equitable transportation system any community can plan, design, build and maintain. Walkable communities return urban environments to scale, pattern and mix for sustainability of resources (both natural and economic). They lead to more social interaction, physical fitness, diminished crime, and increased wellness, addressing many social and economic problems. Walkable communities are more liveable built environments and lead to whole, happy, healthy lives for the people who live in them. Walkabile communities attract and keep jobs, young adults, families, children and grandchildren.' The second route 23 minutes is less preferable for me due to the fact it goes through a busy main road, with fast traffic and little human activity and not many interesting features on the street (mainly car parks, big shops and tarmac). Route 3 is simillar, however both routes have a potential for the future, especially with the new urban forest planted recently (Coed Aber) which in the future will provide great shade and civic pride. There is also the potential for setting up a great local market on the wide boulevard at the begging of the routes. I don't usually take the bus, because of the fact that Aberystywth is very walkable and quite cyclable. But when I do it has a great public transport system, with plenty of opportunities for socialising, it is a great boon to the young and the old alike. It needs to include the inordinate amount of drivers, Aberystwyth has, even though most of the population lives in town, and make bus travel appealing. ![enter image description here][1] ![enter image description here][2] ![enter image description here][3] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450187054513564.png [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450188544940619.png [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501885768782015.png [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501886022246454.png