Walking and Cycling 2024-10-10
2024-10-10
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Q1
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The question aims to inquire about measures being taken by the government to promote walking and cycling.
What steps she is taking to promote walking and cycling?
This Government recognise the huge benefits of walking and cycling. They support our economic growth, health and net zero missions by helping to revitalise high streets, improve air quality and support people in living longer, healthier lives. This Government will embrace green and healthy transport choices, and we will set out ambitious plans to promote safer, greener and healthier journeys as part of an integrated transport strategy.
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Specific steps or actions were not provided; instead, general benefits were outlined.
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Q2
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The question addresses the replacement of an inaccessible footbridge at Tan House crossing in Wokingham, highlighting a need for Network Rail to ensure accessibility.
Barriers to active travel are many, including old footbridges that are needed for crossing railways. In my constituency of Wokingham, Network Rail is in the process of replacing the footbridge at the Tan House crossing. Despite an offer from the local authority to contribute towards the cost of making the bridge accessible to all, Network Rail has insisted on spending millions of pounds to build a bridge that many people will never be able to use. Can the Minister review with Network Rail why it believes that it is not required to make its estate accessible to all, and take steps to ensure that it is required to do so in future?
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I will refer this matter to the Minister with responsibility for rail, and will write to the hon. Gentleman with further information.
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The specific issue of accessibility was not addressed; instead, a promise to review and respond in writing was given.
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Q3
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The question is about the inclusion of e-scooters in the government's road safety strategy, considering concerns raised by constituents.
E-scooters offer an excellent opportunity for promoting active travel, but many of my constituents are concerned about the speed at which people travel on them. Will the Minister confirm that the Government's road safety strategy will look at e-scooters, so that we can make sure that they are a safe part of our active travel system?
We believe that micro-mobility has a vital role to play in an integrated transport system. We are looking very carefully at the e-scooter trial areas across the country, and will look at what further steps we can take to push forward this agenda.
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Specific commitment on safety measures was not provided; instead, a review of current trials was mentioned.
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Q4
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The question seeks a meeting to discuss the case of Alex, who is battling for compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau following a cycling accident.
My constituent Alex suffered a life-changing cycling accident at the hands of an untraced driver, and is now battling with the Motor Insurers' Bureau to get the compensation he deserves. The bureau's delays in providing compensation are intolerable, and are undermining his confidence to cycle again. Will the Secretary of State or the Minister meet me to discuss Alex's case, and how the bureau can be reformed to restore cyclists' confidence in the system?
I would be delighted to arrange that meeting.
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