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“No war on motorists”: Dividing cyclists and drivers “a complete waste of time”, insists transport chief – as government pushes for 60% of children to cycle or walk to school with new £4.5bn active travel strategy

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander says the new strategy, which aims to build 5,000 new safe routes by 2030, will focus on “everyday” travel needs and also includes a target for at least 55% of shorter trips to feature some form of active travel

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 12:27
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No Cycling sign on Victoria Bridge, Hereford

Police launch road safety operation… by clamping down on cyclists using footbridge; Reaction to government’s Active Travel Strategy; Dauphiné sprint + more on the live blog

Callum is here, pondering how to manage his football viewing habits, his sleep and work schedules and his loathing for Gianni Infantino over the next month. And there'll be cycling too...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 09:44
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Railton LTN

Standard ‘exclusive’ with anti-active travel campaigners claims Transport for London “covering up” cycling crashes – weeks after government released figures

The story was published the same day the parliamentary cycling group described the government's upcoming Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy as "imminent"

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 17:11
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Houses of Parliament (CC licensed by Rajan Manickavasagam:Flickr)

Government’s second cycling and walking investment strategy outlines almost £4bn funding for active travel – and aims to double the number of cycling trips by 2025

The increased funding forms part of the government’s ambition “to make cycling and walking the natural choices for shorter journeys, or as part of a longer journey by 2040”

Fri, Jul 08, 2022 11:52
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

MPs and peers launch inquiry ahead of new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking will host three evidence sessions

Tue, Jun 15, 2021 16:28
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Cyclist and Palace of Westminster (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Government ‘hiding active travel funding report from Parliament’, Cycling UK claims

Charity maintains report would show current funding insufficient to meet targets to grow cycling and walking

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 17:52
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Boris Johnson outline infrastructure plans, February 2020

Updated: “A complete joke” – MP savages Boris Johnson’s cycling plans as he confirms no investment beyond £350 million manifesto pledge

Government this morning announced 250 miles of segregated cycle lanes and “dozens” of Mini- Hollands throughout England

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 14:46
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Government admits it is falling way short of cycling target and is running out of time to turn things around

“Substantial further investment” is required according to Cycling Minister

Fri, Feb 07, 2020 17:37
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London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael).PNG

The DfT’s doing a roadshow as part of its cycle safety review

Discuss the issues and have your say...

Thu, Apr 26, 2018 15:18
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‘Why wouldn’t you make cycling safer?’ Cycling UK asks government (+ video)

Charity provides series of “easy and cost-effective” solutions to common cycling problems

Fri, Apr 20, 2018 11:54
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