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Written question asked by Alex Mayer (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Active Travel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set targets for the proportion of short journeys walked, wheeled and cycled in every a) strategic and b) local highways authority.

Answer

Mayoral Strategic Authorities in receipt of Integrated Settlements will have specific targets for active travel. All other strategic and local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions and to develop and deliver phased, funded active travel network plans in line with the Government’s devolution agenda.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17123
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Active travel
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk