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Written question asked by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Road Traffic Control: Active Travel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the relationship between traffic calming measures and rates of active travel in urban areas.

Answer

Active Travel England’s published Rapid Evidence Assessments contain evidence that traffic calming measures can support increased walking, cycling and other forms of active travel in urban areas. Relevant interventions include traffic-free areas, road closures, School Streets, low-speed streets and traffic-free cycling infrastructure. The evidence suggests these measures can increase walking and cycling, improve perceptions of safety, and reduce traffic volumes and speeds.

The Rapid Evidence Assessments are available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluating-the-impact-of-active-travel-investmentc.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14313
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Road traffic control Urban areas Active travel
Link
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