Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 1:55 pm on 10 June 2020.
Minister, there's a real worry that, out of necessity, many people, as we see the restrictions on coronavirus being eased to allow people to go back to work and to some elements of social movement as well, then it's going to be in private cars with individuals driving, no passengers, and that we risk, then, a rush back to a type of society and type of work that we really don't want to see. What we have seen more recently is that the curious externalities of this crisis have been clearer streets and roads, cleaner air, less air pollution and more liveable communities as well, with better quality of life for those people who are walking or cycling.
So, can I ask you, Minister, what work is being done by Welsh Government right now, but also as we transition out of coronavirus, to explore things with employers such as more flexible working, either working from home or staggered work times and staggered shifts, or hybrid models for employers, where employees can, to mix and match how they work from home and actually go into work? What are we looking at in terms of redoubling our efforts and our investment, not only in active travel as we've known with walking and cycling, but actually building more dedicated bus lanes so that as we emerge, we can use those more, and dedicated cycle routes as well?