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Active Travel

Asked by Zöe FranklinLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 38299

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of prioritising active transport schemes.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Government recognises the merits of prioritising investment in active travel schemes to support its economic growth, health and net zero missions. Active travel can help to revitalise high streets, enable people to live longer, healthier lives and reduce transport emissions. The Department announced the details of almost £300 million of funding for active travel in 2024/25 and 2025/26 on 12 February.

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