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Active Travel: Sustrans Modelling

Thursday 10 October 2024 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions with Sustrans are planned to explore the benefits of Sustrans' tool for modelling cycling levels.
  • The Minister acknowledged issues with the cycle to work scheme and committed to working with Treasury colleagues.
  • The Minister attended the launch of a Sustrans report and will consider its recommendations carefully.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Seamus Logan SNP Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Transport
Context

The question follows discussions about improving cycling levels in Aberdeenshire.

Question

If she will have discussions with Sustrans on the potential role of its tool for modelling and forecasting cycling levels in the promotion of active travel.

Answer from Simon Lightwood

As the executive agency responsible for walking, wheeling and cycling, Active Travel England is investigating how to improve the modelling and forecasting of cycling levels to ensure that we invest appropriately. I have asked its officers to meet Sustrans colleagues to discuss the potential benefits of its tool.

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Q2 Seamus Logan SNP Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Economy Transport
Context

The cycle to work scheme is restricted for those earning over £17,000 a year, affecting lower-income individuals disproportionately. Sustrans suggests providing vouchers giving 40% off the cost of a bike.

Question

Can the Minister do anything to address this unfair situation, and to help our national Governments support people on lower incomes who would like to be able to take advantage of the cycle to work scheme?

Answer from Simon Lightwood

I recognise the problems with the scheme, and I will work closely with Treasury colleagues on this matter. I was delighted to attend the launch of the Sustrans report in the Palace a couple of weeks ago, and I will pay careful attention to its recommendations.

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Not addressed: The specific actions or changes to the cycle to work scheme for those earning less than £17,000 were not addressed.

How: I Will Work Closely With Treasury Colleagues On This Matter, I Was Delighted To Attend The Launch Of The Sustrans Report In The Palace A Couple Of Weeks Ago

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