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Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport

06 July 2022

Proposing MP
Trudy Harrison Con
Copeland
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The minister is publishing the second statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS2) for the period between 2021 and 2025, detailing new funding commitments and objectives.

Action Requested

I am laying before Parliament the second Report to Parliament on the progress made in delivering CWIS1, which highlights the significant investment and progress in cycling and walking initiatives. The strategy includes a projection of nearly £4 billion for the period covered by CWIS2, and it is now available online through GOV.UK.

Key Facts

  • CWIS2 covers the period between 2021 and 2025.
  • A total of nearly £4 billion will be invested in walking and cycling over the CWIS2 period.
  • More than twice as much funding was invested into walking and cycling schemes over CWIS1 period than originally anticipated.
  • The government is committed to £2 billion of additional funding for walking and cycling over this Parliament.
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