Tag Archives: Active Travel England

People across England are missing out on a slew of health, wellbeing and environmental benefits due to half a century of “chronic underfunding” of its streets, says charity Cycling UK. The comments come following the release of a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), supported by …

A National Audit Office (NAO) report released today, Wednesday, June 7, has revealed that the Government is not on track to meet its objectives to get more people cycling, wheeling and walking. The report states that the Department for Transport’s (DfT) progress suggests it will not meet its targets of …

Millions of people across the country are set to benefit from £200 million of government funding for cycling and walking schemes. Following consultation with local authorities, communities across England will benefit from new funding, with more than 265 schemes in 60 areas – including Yorkshire, Manchester, Devon and Leicester – …

The Bikeability Trust and Tandem Group Cycles have partnered to provide 425 pedal cycles for cycle training across the UK, thanks to funding from Active Travel England. Currently, around one in ten children do not own or have access to a bicycle. This means that they cannot take part in …

Representatives from the cycling industry have criticised the Government’s decision to cut Active Travel funding outside London, describing it as “a backward move”. Last week, the Transport Secretary Mark Harper confirmed the cuts in a written statement ahead of the spring budget. Harper cited rising inflation caused by Russia’s invasion …

Schools, high streets and main roads are set to benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling, reduce emissions and boost local economies, thanks to a £200 million fund announced today. Active Travel England is inviting local authorities in England to apply for funding to make improvements …

Active Travel England is to invest £32.9 million to create a national network of active travel experts. They will work with communities, enhance high streets and make places walkable and cyclable for everyone. Launched yesterday, 2nd January, by active travel minister Jesse Norman, the fund could see up to 1,300 …

England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty is one of four senior figures to become part of a new advisory panel, Active Travel England. Whitty will work alongside West Midlands’ Mayor Andy Street, chair of the Office of Rail and Road Declan Collier, and Arup’s global transport leader Isabel Dedring. …

How can the bike industry best negotiate the road ahead? Chris Boardman, among others, has a few thoughts on strategy, policy, infrastructure and getting the right message across

Olympic gold medallist and cycling advocate Chris Boardman has been permanently appointed as the National Active Travel Commissioner for Active Travel England.  Active Travel England is an executive agency, newly established by the UK Government to encourage and support walking and cycling across the country. Boardman has served as interim …