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During the first lockdown in spring 2020, active travel increased significantly, facilitated in part by...

Recommendation
During the first lockdown in spring 2020, active travel increased significantly, facilitated in part by timely Government action. It is important that this progress is not lost, and the Government must match its rhetoric on a longer-term shift to active travel with sufficient funding. It is important that this progress is not lost, and the Government must match its rhetoric on a longer-term shift to active travel with sufficient funding.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
In order for Local Authorities to gain access to the second tranche of Active Travel Funding the Department has made this funding subject to them agreeing to and meeting conditions, including the introduction of proper consultation, with residents, businesses and services on all schemes supported by the funding to ensure that schemes will work for all users.
Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry Air Quality
Report Fifth report - Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual 11 Feb 2021 HC 468
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Timeline
Recommendation age 5.3 yrs
Report published 11 Feb 2021