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Cycleway 9 (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

More people than ever now regularly cycling and walking due to the cost of living crisis, reveals survey

Active travel accounted for 20% of all activity, with 3.2 million more people cycling and walking in England in 2022 over the previous year, according to UK Government

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:14
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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

England’s active travel spend 5,000% less than Scotland’s after budget slash

Less than £1 per head will be spent in England outside of London, compared to Scotland’s £50 per head towards promoting cycling and walking, after recent budget cut

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 17:17
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Great Britain’s Sophie Capewell at 2022 UCI Track Worlds (copyright Alex Broadway, SWpix.com).JPG

No laughing matter: Shell UK, British Cycling and Active Travel England

April Fool’s jokes aside, the rows over petrochemical giant’s involvement come at a bad time for both organisations

Sat, Apr 01, 2023 11:01
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Shell UK chairman David Bunch joins Active Travel England board

“I’m delighted to have David on my team to help us deliver a step change in active travel,” National Active Travel Commissioner Chris Boardman said of the non-executive director’s appointment

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 14:28
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Chiswick High Road 02 copyright Simon MacMichael

Active Travel England rates councils’ capability to deliver infrastructure — 94% fall in lowest three categories

Just five of the 79 local authorities achieved Active Travel England's 'Rating 3' with "comprehensive plans and a significant network in place" — none achieved 'Rating 4', the highest level

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 12:09
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

“A backward move” – Government slashes active travel budget for England

Campaigners say two-thirds cut to funding will make it “impossible” to meet Net Zero and cycling and walking targets

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 15:38
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Female Cyclist, London. (copyright Simon MacMichael)JPG

£200m available for cycling and walking travel schemes in England – with councils urged to prioritise safety of women

Active Travel England calls for bids for cash, with successful schemes announced later in the year

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 18:12
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Segregated cycle lane in London (copyright Britishcycling.org_uk).jpg

£33 million funding to help councils across England build network of active travel experts

DfT also pledges to involve local communities more in shaping schemes aimed at getting more people cycling and walking

Mon, Jan 02, 2023 12:31
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1 millionth Oxford Road cycle journey – Chris Boardman (credit – Chris Foster).jpg

From Highway Code changes to Active Travel England – the big cycling campaigning stories of 2022

As a turbulent year in politics nears its end, we look back at some of the highlights for active travel, as well as Grant Shapps going spectacularly off-brief

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 17:51
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Professor Sir Chris Whitty

Sir Chris Whitty appointed to Active Travel England Advisory Panel

"We all want to see more people incorporating active travel into their day as a way to keep mentally and physically fit"

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 09:35
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