Written question asked by Charlotte Nichols (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 June 2021. It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Cycling and Walking

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to encourage commuters to walk, cycle and use public transport as covid-19 restrictions are eased.

Answer: The Government is investing an unprecedented £2 billion of dedicated funding in cycling and walking over this Parliament, which will enable local authorities across England to deliver safer walking and cycling routes in their areas, making it easier and more attractive for commuters to walk and cycle to work. The National Bus Strategy, published on 15 March 2021 and backed by £3 billion of transformational funding, will deliver better bus services for passengers across England, through ambitious and far-reaching reform of how services are planned and delivered. We are also working with the rail industry to develop a number of recovery initiatives, focused on restoring passenger confidence in travelling by rail, including introducing new flexible season tickets for commuters.

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