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Cycling: Schools

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 47150

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department provides funding for safe cycling routes to schools in rural areas.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Government recently announced £222.5 million for local authorities outside London for the delivery of walking and cycling schemes. It is for local authorities to decide on local priorities for investment in local transport networks, including walking and cycling routes to schools.

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