Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 34754

Transport: Finance

Tabled: 28 February 2025

Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of earmarking 10% of the transport budget for encouraging (a) walking, (b) cycling and (c) other healthier transport choices.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government recognises that investment in high quality active travel infrastructure supports its economic growth, health and net zero missions by helping to revitalise high streets; enabling people to live longer, healthier lives; and helping to reduce...

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