Judicial review sought to save historic West Yorkshire tunnel
Campaigners hoping to convert a disused railway tunnel into a cycleway are raising funds for a judicial review after the government ruled the scheme was too expensive. Members of the Queensbury Tunnel Society met Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood in a last-ditch attempt to reverse the decision, but were told the tunnel would be effectively sealed […]
The UK’s streets “need to work for disabled people”
Disabled people are in danger of being further excluded in society if future changes to transport do not involve them and address their needs, according to a new report from Sustrans. The Transforming Mobility research, funded by the Motability Foundation, was led by the Sustrans policy team, with Transport for All – the disabled-led charity working to […]
Sustrans: Children in Scotland want safer places for walking, wheeling and cycling
Children in Scotland want to see improved streets for walking, wheeling and cycling, according to our first ever Children’s Walking and Cycling Index Scotland report. The national report reveals that 84% of children in Scotland would like more traffic-free paths and quiet routes for walking and cycling. Meanwhile 77% of children support the creation of more segregated cycle […]
UK’s biggest active travel challenge returns
The 2025 edition of Sustrans’ Big Walk and Wheel takes place from 24 March to 4 April 2025 and inspires children across the country to make active journeys, boosting physical and mental health, improving air quality and discovering how individual actions make a difference. The challenge, sponsored by Schwalbe Tyres UK Limited, is open to […]
Active Travel: Cycling charity issues reaction
Xavier Brice, CEO at Sustrans, has issued a statement in the wake of this week’s Active Travel funding announcement: “As the charity that looks after the National Cycle Network, this funding is a fantastic boost to our work to make the 13,000 miles of routes safer and more accessible for local journeys, whether by foot, […]
Industry responds to government’s plans for Integrated National Transport Strategy
Different sectors of the highways and transport industry have been responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Government on plans for a Integrated National Strategy. The former Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, outlined her vision for an Integrated National Transport Strategy across England during a speech to Mayors and Transport bosses […]
Millions excluded from cycling due to lack of cycle parking
Millions of people are excluded from cycling – and the benefits it brings – due to a lack of cycle parking, a new report reveals. The study, published by active travel charity Sustrans, found those on a low income or not in employment are hardest hit – with almost a third (32%) lacking somewhere safe […]
Active travel projects in Scotland “shelved”
Projects to encourage Scottish people to leave their cars at home and choose active travel options look set to be shelved as the Scottish Government cuts all but essential spending. Government funding to Sustrans Scotland has been halted, forcing the organisation to pause a number of projects in its Places for Everyone programme, says The […]
Reimagining the future of transport to make Birmingham accessible for all
The everyday challenges and barriers faced by disabled people in Birmingham were highlighted as part of an event seeking positive change. The accessibility audit event was hosted by Sustrans and funded by Colmore Business District (BID) and Transport for West Midlands. Sustrans is the UK-wide charity that works for and with communities, helping them come […]
Active travel bridge reaches quarter of a million journeys milestone
New research conducted by Sustrans has revealed that, two years after construction, Stockingfield Bridge in Glasgow is fast becoming a popular hotspot for walking, wheeling and cycling. According to data collected and analysed by Sustrans, around 240,000 active journeys are predicted to have been made via Stockingfield Bridge in 2023. Of these, around half were […]