Funding allocations for active travel prescription trial released
The funding allocations for the 11 local authorities taking part in a walking and cycling prescription trial have now been announced. Published by Active Travel England (ATE), the list of recipients include Bradford City Council, which has received £1.34m to deliver projects that will see patients offered free access to guided walking and cycling activities, […]
Setting the wheels in motion for active travel in East Lothian
Thanks to a significant increase in Scottish Government funding for cycling, walking and safer routes schemes last year, East Lothian Council has embarked on an ambitious programme of works. A notable construction project in 2022 was the surfacing of over 1km of track through Musselburgh Lagoons, but local residents across East Lothian may also have […]
Gearing up for UK’s leading active travel event – Cycle County Active County
Active Travel England’s annual summit, Cycle County Active County, is set to take place on 5-6 July in Oxford, bringing together representatives from government, local authorities, businesses, academia and key action groups. Hosted by Oxfordshire County Council, Cycle County is a two day conference that shares knowledge, ideas, visions, best practice and expertise for active travel. […]
Cross-party peers and MPs call on government to reverse active travel cuts
A 60-strong group of parliamentarians from all parties, have put their names to a letter calling for the recent cuts in England’s active travel budget to be reversed. Earlier this year, the active travel budget was reduced by at least £200 million, about two thirds of the budget. Organisations opposed to the cuts were quick […]
Bridgend receives £1.5 million to improve active travel routes
Bridgend County Borough Council has received around £1.5 million of Welsh Government funding to improve active travel routes across the county borough. The money will contribute to enhancements which will include the building of new active travel routes as well as consultation work for future schemes developments. The largest allocation from the funding will be […]
Data breakthrough for active travel policy sector
A breakthrough tool that provides unique analysis of localised data on public behaviours and attitudes towards walking and cycling, has launched this week at the Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index Summit in Manchester. The Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index Data Tool will provide expert insight to policy makers in local and national government, campaigners, researchers and the […]
More safe cycle infrastructure and pedestrian improvements on the way as Nottingham City Council wins Active Travel England Funding
Nottingham City Council has this week accepted over £1.7million from the Active Travel Fund, following a rigorous bidding process. The funding has been allocated specifically for investment along Porchester Road in Mapperley – a key part of the strategic cycle network which connects sustainable transport investment currently taking place on Carlton Road and complements last […]
New proposals to link Helensburgh and Garelochhead in Argyll and Bute
Providing a safer route for walkers, cyclists and wheelers between Helensburgh and HMNB Clyde, as the first phase of the route to Garelochhead, is another step closer with new proposed plans unveiled. Following extensive community engagement, Argyll and Bute Council has included feedback from the community and created new proposals for the active travel route. […]
Liverpool City Council seeks views on major new active travel route
A public consultation has launched this week on a major new active travel route in the city. Liverpool City Council is asking the public for their feedback on the proposed active travel route, which would run for approximately 8km from Childwall through Wavertree and into the city centre. This new route, which would provide access […]
Active travel plans in Glasgow receive £8.6m funding boost
Plans to support active travel in Glasgow have received an £8.6m funding boost. The funding award will go towards a range of measures that include building more active travel infrastructure across the city, expanding the city’s bike hire network, improving crossing facilities for the visually impaired and developing resident’s cycling skills. The £8.6m award draws […]