Chesterfield Cycle Campaign

Government releases Active Travel Strategy which outlines plans to put walking and cycling at the heart of local transport and public health strategies over the next decade.

The other aims of the strategy include every major public sector employer to be signed up to the Cycle to Work Guarantee, announced last year.

The DfT also wants to see cycle parking at or within easy reach of every public building, and sufficient secure bike parking at every rail station.

There will also be more support for local authorities who want to introduce 20mph zones and limits into more residential streets to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Transport Minister Sadiq Khan said:

"Active travel means a transport system where walking and cycling become the norm.

"Instead of automatically reaching for their car keys, I want to see people feeling confident enough to jump on their bike or pull on a pair of trainers.

Read the document here.