Spending Round: Cycling, Walking Initiatives Miss Out on Funding
The Spending Round announcement has sparked reactions, with Xavier Brice, the Chief Executive, responding to the lack of allocated funding for walking and cycling initiatives. Despite this, additional funds were announced to tackle air quality issues.
Brice expressed disappointment that the Department for Transport did not receive any specific funding to meet cycling and walking targets. He highlighted that investing in these areas could significantly reduce car reliance and improve air quality. The Government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy was notably absent from the Spending Round discussion.
In a separate development, an additional £30 million was announced to address air quality concerns. However, the focus on walking and cycling as viable transport methods remained limited, with no clear allocation for these initiatives.
The Spending Round announcement has raised questions about the Government's commitment to promoting cycling and walking as sustainable transport methods. While additional funds were allocated to tackle air quality, the lack of specific funding for walking and cycling initiatives has been noted by industry leaders like Xavier Brice.
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