Autumn Budget Brings £100m for Active Travel
Active travel brings unmistakable benefits for our communities and planet, but also requires continuous investment. In this article, we discuss Rachel Reeves’ recent announcement of a further £100m capital funding for active travel in England in 2025-26.
Labour government promises to invest "unprecedented levels of funding" in cycling
The newly appointed Secretary for Transport, Louise Haigh, recently highlighted the government’s plans to significantly boost investment in active travel, an umbrella term for cycling, walking, and wheeling.
Will Active Travel Flourish Under a Labour Government?
Surprisingly, active transport only receives a brief mention in The 2024 Labour Party manifesto, which outlines various plans and pledges, only some of which have implications for cycling infrastructure and adoption in the UK.