Most rural people rely on their cars for the majority of journeys.
Levels of traffic are increasing faster on rural roads than on other roads. While more road accidents occur in towns they are more likely to be fatal on rural roads. Although casualty rates are falling roads in the countryside are becoming increasingly hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists and riders. The Countryside Agency is working on several fronts to improve public transport options for residents and visitors to the countryside and to introduce new solutions to manage the increasing volume of traffic on rural roads. We also offer two kinds of grants to encourage innovative approaches to transport provision.