Written question asked by Ruth Cadbury (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Cycling and Walking

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to run a national communications campaign to promote the effect of active travel on (a) public health, (b) mental health and (c) support for local high streets.

Answer: The Government supports various campaigns to encourage people to walk and cycle, all of which help to promote and unlock the benefits of active travel. They include the Big Bike Revival programme delivered by Cycling UK, the Walk to School Outreach programme delivered by Living Streets, and local programmes delivered by local authorities through the Department’s £20 million per annum Access Fund. There are no plans for a national communications campaign, but Government will continue to work with stakeholders to consider the best ways of promoting the benefits of active travel.

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