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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

“Depressing” decrease in cycling traffic due to government’s “flawed” decision to slash active travel budget, says Cycling UK

New statistics showing a 5% fall in cycling from last year should be a “wake-up call for the government”, according to Cycling UK

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 12:42
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Cyclists in London (image: Tomek Baginski on Unsplash)

Cycling increasing in the UK but still behind pandemic levels, says government

Data shows 11% more cycling levels over pre-pandemic numbers and 23% more since 2013, with traffic levels also decreasing

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 16:35
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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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A40 in Acton (copyright Simon MacMichael)

‘The War on the Motorist’ deconstructed — looking at the truth behind the myths

The first instalment of a two-part feature that examines some of the assumptions made about motoring in the UK

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 11:15
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Police ask pedestrians to wear hi-vis following spate of road deaths in Scotland

The comments from Police Scotland after six pedestrians died in collisions in 13 days have prompted accusations of victim blaming

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 12:48
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Minister admits current active travel funding not enough to meet government’s own goals

Lucy Frazer says £4.4 billion is needed to hit 2025 target – current budget is £3.7 billion

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 18:28
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Active travel to be “first choice for our daily journeys,” says minister

Department for Transport Minister Lucy Frazer reaffirms commitment to cycling and walking

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 11:15
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For Net Zero, cost of living and the NHS: leaders must double down on Government active travel promises

Sustrans chief executive Xavier Brice urges next Prime Minister to commit to funding walking and cycling

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 13:42
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Cycle route in Swansea or Alpe d’Huez? Hairpin-packed active travel path opens

We've all got a new favourite cycle path...

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 13:23
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