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Research identifies side road designs to support new Highway Code

31/05/2023

New research from the University of the West of England has identified side road designs that encourage drivers to give way to pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross – as required by recent changes to the Highway Code.

Farmers propose Highways Act changes after walker deaths

12/10/2020

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has written to the environment minister to propose an amendment to the Highways Act 1980 that will allow for temporary diversions of public rights of way where livestock are present.

Major pedestrian and cyclist safety work starts at Westminster Bridge

30/03/2017

Work which Transport for London says will transform Westminster Bridge and the surrounding area into a safer, more pleasant place for pedestrian and cyclists is underway.

£64m fund to encourage more cycling and walking

26/01/2017

The government is investing £64 million in an effort to encourage more people to cycle and walk to work.

Cycle and footpath to be built alongside A585

03/01/2017

A shared cycle and footpath is being built alongside the A585 in Lancashire at a cost of £1.5 million.

DfT launches £60m sustainable transport fund

06/07/2016

Local authorities are being invited to bid for a share of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) £60 million green Sustainable Travel Access Fund.

DfT announces £21m green transport funding

24/05/2016

Councils across the country have won almost £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport, including cycling and walking.

Government wants increase in walking and cycling

29/03/2016

The government has launched a blueprint to encourage more people to walk and cycle.

Walking and cycling plans launched by Welsh government

02/03/2016

Plans to make walking and cycling the preferred method of travelling for shorter journeys in Wales have been published by Transport Minister Edwina Hart.

Cycling and walking guidance issued in Wales

09/12/2014

Guidance on the provision of high quality walking and cycling routes in Wales has been unveiled by the Welsh government today (9 December 2014).

£15.4m to improve transport across Wales

13/05/2014

Transport Minister Edwina Hart has announced £15.4 million funding for 41 capital projects across Wales to improve public transport, roads and walking and cycling facilities.

Cycling and walking encouraged in Wales

12/05/2014

The Welsh Government has launched design guidance aimed at making Wales a walking and cycling nation.

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