Alan Turing Institute partnership brings data expertise to nationwide walking and cycling schemes The collaboration will support Active Travel England and councils to offer schemes that benefit residents. 31 March 2023
£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies New fund to help local authorities make improvements that enable more people to choose active travel. 6 February 2023
£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts Funding will help councils to develop better designed walking and cycling schemes. 2 January 2023
£32.9 million to create national network of active travel experts Funding for local authorities to train engineers and planners to conduct high-quality engagement and consultation sessions with local communities. 2 January 2023
Sir Chris Whitty among senior figures appointed to Active Travel England advisory panel England’s Chief Medical Officer joins West Midlands’ Mayor, Chair of the Office of Rail and Road, and Arup’s Global Transport Leader. 22 October 2022
Walking, wheeling and cycling to be offered on prescription in nationwide trial Eleven local authority areas in England to benefit from £12.7 million in multi-year funding. 22 August 2022
Electric motorbikes race onto UK roads through transport decarbonisation measures Government sets out a range of measures to mark a year of success since the Transport Decarbonisation Plan was introduced. 14 July 2022
Chris Boardman named permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside other senior Active Travel England appointments Active Travel England will be headed up permanently by Chris Boardman with Chief Executive Officer Danny Williams and Chief Operating Officer Louise Wilkinson. 28 June 2022
Written statement to Parliament: Active Travel England update Announcing senior leadership appointments for Active Travel England. 28 June 2022
Healthy, cost-effective travel for millions as walking and cycling projects get the green light Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England. 14 May 2022
