Written question asked by Sarah Wollaston (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 December 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2015. It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Friday, 18 December 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Cycling: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding his Department plans to allocate to (a) increasing the number of journeys undertaken by bicycle and (b) reducing the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on roads over the next five years.
- Answer
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The Government remains committed to its manifesto targets to double cycling and make cycling safer.
The Government recently reaffirmed its commitment to cycling and walking, with SR2015 announcing funding support of over £300m. This includes delivering the Cycle City Ambition programme in full, and funding the Bikeability cycle training programme, which increases cycle proficiency amongst school children.
The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, to be published in summer 2016, will explain the Government’s investment strategy for cycling and walking.
Secondary information
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- 19352
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- 2015-16
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- Accidents Cycling Finance Roads
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- Yes
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