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Today's announcement of £2,000,000,000 for cycling and walking, over 5 years, comes from the £5b fund announced in February here:
gov.uk/government/news/major…
Today's announcement is here:
gov.uk/government/news/2-bil…
A refresher on the #GetBritainCycling #GBC recommendations follows
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I've attempted to summarise today's announcement on active travel and what it means. Here's my take on things, in under 2 minutes.
Is it enough funding? Not right now, no. Could this be a game-changing moment and the start of a genuine shift? I think so.
#GBC2013 no.17 » The govt should set national targets to increase cycle use from <2% [2011] to 10% [2025] and 25% [2050]
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2019: 'by its own admission the Government is not going to meet its own modest targets to double cycling [by 2025]' @BikeBizOnline
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#GBC2013 no.18»Central & local government & devolved authorities should each appoint a lead politician responsible for cycling
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Cycling Commissioners:
@DameSarahStorey
@ShanazeReade
@Chris_Boardman
@willnorman
@leecraigie_
@siobridg
@mragilligan
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