Funding to build new footpaths and cycle lanes across the northwest, improving connectivity and active travel.
Ten councils will use the funds in places like Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria, Cheshire, and Lancashire. They will build quality cycle tracks, footpaths, safer crossings, and junctions.
This funding is part of a bigger plan. Active Travel England (ATE) provides £291m as part of this national package to build more walkways. Over 300 miles of new cycle lanes are also planned across the whole country.
Chris Boardman, the National Active Travel Commissioner, says this helps towns become healthier, greener, and happier places. Andy Burnham agrees that fewer cars help traffic, leading to smoother roads that benefit everybody.
Boardman and Lightwood visited Greater Manchester. The government said their travel policies worked great, noting that more people now walk for short trips.
The number is now about 57%, up from 52% five years ago, according to Transport for Greater Manchester. Simon Lightwood says they help local areas, allowing councils to build high-quality and easily-accessible schemes.
Blackburn gets £750,240, while Blackpool receives £370,422. Cheshire East gets £1,052,574, and Cheshire West gets £1,732,225.
Cumberland Council receives £1,326,001. Greater Manchester gets £20,836,070. Lancashire County Council receives £5,985,736. Liverpool gets £7,514,511. Warrington gets £1,022,907. Finally, Westmorland gets £1,099,320.