Context
The question is about the assessment of trends in walking and cycling.
Question
What recent assessment has been made of trends in the number of journeys taken by foot and bicycle? The Minister will be aware that transport accounts for a higher share of overall emissions than any other sector, so helping people to drive less and cycle more is crucial to tackling the climate crisis. We currently spend £7 per head on cycling infrastructure, but the Walking and Cycling Alliance recommends that we should be spending £17 per head on cycling infrastructure if we are serious about improving cycling.
Answer from George Freeman
I am committed both to creating a framework for UK leadership in transport technology and innovation and to bolder measures for place-based cleaner, greener and healthier transport and decarbonisation. As a result of the £2 billion invested during the previous Parliament, we have seen a 13% increase in cycling and walking, and we are committed to doubling this number over this Parliament.
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