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£21m Boost for Cycling Infrastructure Across England

Get ready for better cycling paths. £21m investment brings upgrades to the National Cycle Network, encouraging active travel and healthier communities.

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As we can see in the image there are buildings and few people riding bicycles on road.
As we can see in the image there are buildings and few people riding bicycles on road.

£21m Boost for Cycling Infrastructure Across England

A £21m investment has been announced to improve cycling infrastructure across England. The aim is to make it easier for everyone to walk and cycle, promoting healthier lifestyles and sustainable communities. The investment will fund dozens of activation projects, benefiting numerous regions.

The National Cycle Network, used by over 4.4 million people annually, will see significant improvements. The £21m will upgrade on and off-road stretches, totalling 16,575 miles. Projects include refurbishing Cinder Track North in Whitby, converting an on-road section between Dewsbury and Huddersfield, and connecting paths through the centre of Lincoln. In Birmingham, paths will be re-routed in Longbridge, while a new quiet-way route will be created between Luton and Dunstable. Bristol will see improvements to a road crossing, and paths connecting Thatcham and Newbury will be extended. These upgrades aim to prevent early deaths and avert serious long-term health conditions, as seen in 2017 when cycling and walking on the Network prevented 630 early deaths and averted nearly 8,000 serious long-term health conditions.

In addition to these infrastructure improvements, the Department for Transport has also allocated £2m for broader cycling and walking initiatives. This includes the Living Streets Walk to School outreach programme and Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival, further encouraging active travel and community engagement.

The £21m investment in cycling infrastructure and the additional £2m for broader initiatives will benefit communities across England. By making walking and cycling easier and more accessible, these improvements aim to enhance public health and promote sustainable transport. The upgrades to the National Cycle Network will provide more people with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of active travel.

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