Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Summary
The UK government plans to have 60% of children aged 5 to 16 walking or cycling to school by 2035 through safer routes and more support. The strategy includes building thousands of new walking and cycling paths, improving crossings, and creating a national network accessible on apps to encourage active travel.Key Facts
- The government aims for 60% of children in England to walk or cycle to school by 2035.
- Currently, 47% of children aged five to 16 usually walk or cycle to school.
- A £4.5 billion investment will fund 5,000 walking, wheeling, and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings by 2030.
- £135 million is allocated to training children to travel safely and helping schools develop travel plans.
- At least half of all short trips in towns and cities should be walked or cycled by 2035, up from 48% now.
- The plan includes creating a national walking and cycling network with consistent signs and app access within five years.
- The strategy aims to promote health, save money for households, and reduce pressure on the NHS by encouraging physical activity.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Health Secretary James Murray support the plan for safer and healthier travel options.
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