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Active Travel England

@activetraveleng

Transforming streets to make walking, wheeling and cycling an affordable, safe, and accessible choice for everyone. Twitter policy: https://nitter.gq/t.co/kCC62aB9RA

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activetravelengland.gov.uk/
Joined July 2020
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Will Norman@willnormanSep 22
Great to be in Manchester with @activetraveleng Loved exploring the city on fab new bike lanes & hearing @Heidi_Labour announce £106m new investment in National Cycle Network. Plus @Chris_Boardman & @DameSarahStorey - Paralympic legend & Strictly star who does my job in here.
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Today, we're announcing a record £104 million investment to transform active travel routes across England. Funding projects and improvements across the National Cycle Network, managed by @WalkWheelCycleT, we're helping more people choose happier, healthier and greener journeys
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Read more here: activetravelengland.gov.uk/n…
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Today, we're launching Active Travel England's podcast series for Making Active Places 2026. To kick things off, @Chris_Boardman speaks with Mayor @DSkaith about the role of placemaking in driving economic growth, health and regeneration.
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Listen to the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=8x1WPJ-Y… @YNYCombined #MAP2026
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Chris Boardman CBE@Chris_BoardmanSep 14
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Sadiq Khan
@SadiqKhanAug 13
When I was first elected a decade ago, London had 90km of cycleways. Today, that figure stands at 450km. More Londoners than ever are choosing to cycle, proof that investment in safer cycling infrastructure is making a real difference ⬇️
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Bikeability@BikeabilityUKAug 6
75% of adults haven't cycled in the past year. This #CycleToWorkDay, we're working to change that. Join our webinar on 13 August to find out how our new online training can help adults build confidence and rediscover the freedom of cycling. 🚴 Register: ow.ly/IIm050Zwqg9
Smiling woman wearing a blue helmet and plaid shirt holding bicycle handlebars outdoors with text about 75% of adults not cycling.

ALT Smiling woman wearing a blue helmet and plaid shirt holding bicycle handlebars outdoors with text about 75% of adults not cycling.

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Cycling UK@WeAreCyclingUKAug 3
🚲 This Thursday is Cycle to Work Day 2026! Thinking about swapping four wheels for two? There’s never been a better time to give cycling to work a try. Here are six reasons why you should give cycling to work a go this Cycle to Work Day 🚴 cyclinguk.org/article/six-re…
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The Gloucestershire Cycle Spine is more than a route – it’s transport choice. Helping locals get to work, school and leisure destinations, this newly opened section of the Spine is supporting healthier lifestyles, local businesses and the environment. @GlosCC @Chris_Boardman
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Thinktravel@thinktravelglosJul 24
Thanks to everyone who attended Active Travel England's webinar on Gloucestershire's 26-mile Cycle Spine! 🌍🚲 Discover how strategic planning and partnerships are transforming cycling infrastructure. Watch the recording now: orlo.uk/m2GRM @GlosCC @activetraveleng
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How do we create rural active travel routes that work for everyone? This week, Active Travel England has published the Rural Design Guide - providing guidance to help plan and deliver safe, accessible and attractive active travel routes in rural areas.
Nearly 10 million people, close to 17% of England’s population, live in rural areas. Rural trips of less than 5 miles account for 60% of all trips – half of which are made by car.

ALT Nearly 10 million people, close to 17% of England’s population, live in rural areas. Rural trips of less than 5 miles account for 60% of all trips – half of which are made by car.

There is a major opportunity to enable more of these everyday journeys to be walked, wheeled or cycled. Better active travel routes can give people more choice in how they travel.

ALT There is a major opportunity to enable more of these everyday journeys to be walked, wheeled or cycled. Better active travel routes can give people more choice in how they travel.

High-quality, safe and accessible active travel routes benefit everyone, but can make the greatest difference for disabled people, older people and women and girls, who can face particular barriers to active travel in rural areas.

ALT High-quality, safe and accessible active travel routes benefit everyone, but can make the greatest difference for disabled people, older people and women and girls, who can face particular barriers to active travel in rural areas.

Active travel routes do more than help people get from A to B. They support local businesses, leisure and tourism, and help people access and enjoy the countryside.

ALT Active travel routes do more than help people get from A to B. They support local businesses, leisure and tourism, and help people access and enjoy the countryside.

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Read the Rural Design Guide: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Designing accessible rural active travel

Designing accessible rural active travel

Guidance on planning and designing walking, wheeling and cycling routes and facilities in rural areas.

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Getting from A to B in rural areas isn't always straightforward. Today, Active Travel England has launched the Rural Design Guide – technical guidance to help local authorities create safe, accessible and attractive active travel routes in rural areas.
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Read the Rural Design Guide: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Designing accessible rural active travel

Designing accessible rural active travel

Guidance on planning and designing walking, wheeling and cycling routes and facilities in rural areas.

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Heidi Alexander MP
@Heidi_LabourJun 18
Come with me as I commute from home in Swindon to Westminster 🚴‍♀️ After launching the Government’s new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS), the journey was a good reminder of why active travel matters.
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From national investment to local impact. In the West of England, locals use the Bristol and Bath Railway Path to get to work, school, and for leisure. In Cotham Hill, pedestrianisation is boosting businesses and helping families get more active.
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On 12 June, the Government set out its new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy – backed by a projected £4.5 billion investment over the next five years – alongside our Worth Every Step delivery plan. Read Worth Every Step here: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Worth Every Step - Active Travel England's delivery plan 2026 to 2030

Worth Every Step - Active Travel England's delivery plan 2026 to 2030

Sets out Active Travel England’s strategic priorities for 2026 to 2030.

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