b'Partner News Winter 2023 37Corporatetravel design, as well as access innovativeAlternative Path Construction Techniquesdigital mapping tools, and alternative pathPath construction in Scotland typically construction techniques. Our aim is forinvolves traditional design and construction this toolkit to be a real change-makingUsing the BYBR platform,approaches. These include virgin cut stone mechanism. were promoting sustainablefrom quarry, and new black-top paths which alternatives like recycledcan create higher carbon outputs through GIS Mapping heating and transport.A one-stop shop for mapping data. BYBRmaterials and lower-will host datasets published by multipletemperature mixes. ThisAlex says: At Sweco, theres a huge focus providers in one convenient location. Theseon in circular construction, and so we datasets include bus stop locations, personalshift towards a circularare challenging the industry to change. injury data, topography, open street mapeconomy model offers notBYBR will provide a platform to promote data, flooding, cycle networks and muchalternative methods of construction that more. Having all this data in one place makesjust environmental benefits,include higher recycled materials, lower planning and plotting possible routes muchbut broader communitytemperature mixes, and technology such easiergiving clients, local authorities,advantages. as foam mix. There is huge opportunity funders, and community groups the best bigfor a more circular economy modal of path picture on which they can build their caseconstruction across the UK, and beyond.and enhance decision-making.Stuart Guthrie, Technical DirectorScoring tool3D Visualisations Pavement Engineering at Sweco Data-led evidence of route selection is A picture says a thousand words, and abecoming increasingly important, not just library of high-quality 3D visualisations willfor clients, but for funders too. BYBR will be available for users to share, showinguse a GIS-based scoring toolbox, that will what typical rural active travel can look like.take a users drawn route, and score it The hope is that this will be embraced byagainst the dozens of datasets we have property owners early on as it shows howcorrelated. Sweco is currently working with individual design is possible. key stakeholders to ensure this assessment methodology is supported by Scottish Government funders, improving the quality of schemes that apply, and improving connectivity across Scotland.GuidanceIt takes time to become an expert in all things active travel. BYBR aims at reducing this burden, by providing a Knowledge Centre that breaks down the important information into more accessible language and smaller chunks. This collection of guidance information will be hosted in GIS Storymaps, that can be more dynamic and engaging than just PDFs.Sweco is committed to unlocking and enabling more sustainable travelspecifically walking and wheeling. Their active travel infrastructure consultants have extensive project experience across the UK, a detailed knowledge of UK design tools and techniques and a deep, unique understanding of international best practices.For more, contact: Alexander.McNaughton@sweco.co.uk'