Active Travel projects in BCP Council area given £287k boost by Active Travel England

Projects to encourage active travel across the BCP Council region have been given a £287,000 boost with a new support grant awarded by Active Travel England (part of the Department for Transport – DfT) from the Government’s Capability an Ambition Fund.

The award will be used to fund a number of initiatives across the conurbation, which will help encourage local people to change their travel behaviour and consider adopting active travel.One such project is the design and planning of more secure cycle parking facilities across the BCP Council area. Fear of bike theft is one of the main reasons preventing people from cycling and providing more secure bike storage could help encourage more people to cycle for everyday journeys.

Funds from the grant will also be used to continue the popular and successful ‘Active Travel in Schools’ work, which includes ‘School Streets’ and the ‘Bike It Plus’ projects. Both are aimed at improving the safety of school children whilst encouraging them and their families to take up cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting to school.

To find out more go to: www.tinyurl.com/287kfundingboost

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