Government Announces Plans to Boost Walking and Cycling

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The Prime Minister has announced plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle. The plans include more protected bike lanes, cycle training and bikes available on prescription. The government’s plans are designed to help people get fit and healthy, and emphasis the benefits of active travel being good for health, the climate and the economy. The Department for Transport has published the new cycling and walking plan ‘Gear Change‘, setting out the actions required at all levels of government. All updated guidance can be found on the cycling and walking collection page on gov.uk. The government’s new ‘Fix your bike voucher scheme‘ guidance is available for sharing with your staff/learners, and the existing ‘cycle to work scheme‘ guidance for employers is also available.