Cracked and uneven pavements are stopping nearly one in three older people from walking on their local streets, according to a new UK survey.
The research by the charity Living Streets found over 3.5 million older people are prevented from walking more – due to concern over potholes, obstructions on footpaths and people driving too quickly.
Nearly half of older adults said they would walk more if footpaths were well-maintained, with 28% saying lower speed limits would also help.
The charity is calling for councils to spend at least 15% of their local transport infrastructure on walking and cycling – and to remember pavement potholes when repairing their roads.