UK heatwaves prompt cycling and walking calls
The gist
UK heatwaves prompted a transport charity to urge prioritising walking and cycling over cars.
The government then announced a record £104 million for England's walking and cycling routes.
How it unfolded
- recentlyExtreme heatwaves in the UK prompted a transport charity to call for public and shared transport, walking, wheeling and cycling to be prioritised.
- recentlyHeidi Alexander announced significant long-term funding for the National Cycle Network in England.
- recentlyA record £104 million investment was announced to transform active travel routes across England, funding hundreds of projects and wider network improvements across the NCN, including accessible routes, safer crossings, and repairs and maintenance.