Government

Pure Electric calls on Government to fund £50 million-a-year ‘Cycle in Retirement’ scheme

Pure Electric has called on the Government to encourage over 65s to get back in the saddle through a new,…

3 years ago

Bike shops can remain open in new national lockdown

Bike shops are among businesses which can remain open during England's national lockdown announced yesterday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.…

3 years ago

Greater Manchester to deliver cycling and walking routes using Government’s Active Travel Fund

A further 24 miles of permanent walking and cycling routes will be delivered across Greater Manchester using £15.97 million from…

3 years ago

New polling reveals support for transport and air quality measures across UK

New polling has shown 'significant' public support for further transport and air quality measures following the Government’s decision to ban…

3 years ago

Views sought on proposals for Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone

Greater Manchester’s mayor and local authority leaders are urging businesses and residents to give their views on proposals for the…

3 years ago

What does the Spending Review mean for cycling?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday unveiled 2020's Spending Review, with £257 million announced for cycling and walking in 2021/22 in order…

3 years ago

Government seeks views on boosting rural transport connectivity with e-bikes and digital mapping

Drone deliveries and digital mapping for easy-to-access walking and cycling routes could soon be a reality for people living in…

3 years ago

Public overestimates opposition to new bike lanes by 50%, research shows

The public sees the benefits of more bike lanes in the UK but overestimates opposition by more than 50%, research…

3 years ago

Sustrans urges Government to build on £2 billion for walking and cycling to meet active travel targets

Sustrans has responded to the UK Government’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution, saying a 20%-60% reduction in traffic…

3 years ago

E-bike prices could be cut by up to a third to encourage more cycling

E-bike prices could be cut by up to a third to offer commuters a "sweat-free" way to cycle to work,…

3 years ago