Written question asked by Lord Krebs (Crossbench) on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Active Travel: Investment
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the demographic groups with the biggest barriers to the objectives laid out in the third cycling and walking investment strategy, published on 3 November.
- Answer
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Active Travel England has commissioned a range of evidence assessments which reference barriers to walking, wheeling and cycling for different demographic groups, including women, socio-economically disadvantaged groups such as those on low incomes, and people with disabilities.
The National Travel Survey (NTS) has also historically undertaken research in this area. The results of which can be found online.
The public consultation on the development of the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is open until 15th December 2025. The Department for Transport is also holding stakeholder engagement workshops with organisations representing disabled and older people, children and younger people, and local authorities which will supplement the public consultation.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- HL12171
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Cycling Investment Walking
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