Tag Archives: Sustrans

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 …

The public has been asked to share thoughts on plans to improve travel for those who combine cycling with rail journeys. New guidance is currently being developed to help make travel easier for cyclists combining modes of transport, and the Cycle Rail Working Group of rail industry and sustainable transport …

A group of organisations representing active travel, motoring, road safety and business leaders has issued urgent recommendations to the Government to protect a £4 billion funding pot, earmarked to help ‘level up’ walking and cycling across the country. The organisations have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie …

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

The Bikeability Trust and Sustrans are inviting schools and families across the UK to take part in Cycle to School Week, taking place from 3rd to 7th October. Participants can choose between pledging to swap one car journey for cycling, cycle to school every day, cycle with their family or …

The announcement that GPs are to offer social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling and cycling, as part of a new trial has been welcomed by charities including Sustrans and CoMoUK. Earlier this week, the Government announced it has awarded £12.7 million in multi-year funding to 11 local authority areas in England. …

Sustrans and Bosch eBike Systems are partnering to bring several PowerStations charging points to key locations across the National Cycle Network. The PowerStations will give e-bike riders the confidence for longer rides across the British countryside, whether alone or with family or friends. The initial phase of the partnership will …

The Government has announced £200 million of funding for new walking and cycling schemes across England. Executive agency Active Travel England, led by Chris Boardman, will oversee the delivery of 134 first-rate schemes, backed by £161 million, which include new footways, cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings across 46 local authorities …

Schwalbe has partnered with Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel to encourage more families to travel to school actively. The bicycle tyre manufacturer said it is focusing is on supporting everyday cycling, starting with the next generation. Recent research has revealed a generation gap of children taking up cycling – in …

Sustrans has welcomed James Cleeton as director for Sustrans London. Cleeton most recently held the interim London director post and was formerly director for Sustrans South. He has worked at Sustrans since 2012 and brings 20 years of experience working in the environmental sector to the role. The role of …