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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 7 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 January 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Walking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to increase the proportion of journeys made by walking.

Answer

The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy of March 2017 sets out a range of aims and targets, including to increase walking activity and increase the percentage of 5-10 year olds walking to school. Almost £2 billion is projected to be invested over this parliament to 2021 to deliver increased levels of active travel, including through the Transforming Cities Fund and Local Growth Fund.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
205816
Session
2017-19
Related items
Cycling and Walking: Finance
Monday, 21 January 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Walking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk