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Highways England has partnered with Sustrans to deliver a £3 million boost to encourage more people to get on their bikes.
It is working closely with the charity to help provide safer crossings and connect cycle schemes on England’s busiest roads with the charity’s 16,505 mile National Cycle Network.
Sustrans has identified a long list of opportunities and will be working together with Highways England to create a shortlist of schemes which can be quickly taken forward.
Anita Konrad, Sustrans national director in England said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Highways England and welcome this investment that will make it easier for more people to cycle to work, the shops and for leisure.
“Cycling and walking for local journeys is part of the solution to many of the challenges we face today, including road congestion, air pollution and high levels of inactivity.
“The schemes demonstrate how – with some practical design solutions and minimal interventions – we can address these challenges, and that retrofitting cycling provision can be done easily.
“We hope to build on this partnership with Highways England, to make cycling safer, more attractive and easier for everyone, regardless of age and abilities.”
