Suffolk Secures Millions to Upgrade Footpaths and Cycle Routes

The money will fund better paths and crossings. It will maintain walking and cycling areas. Cycle routes and rail access will get improvements too. They will also use the money for traffic calming.

Chris Chambers is a transport strategy spokesman who wants to build on past project successes. Ipswich Waterfront had similar projects before. These schemes help Suffolk, making it easier to travel safely and cleanly.

Walking or cycling improves health and cuts vehicle emissions. This protects Suffolk’s environment and air quality. The county will decide how to spend this money soon.

The government announced a £300m program to promote active travel across the nation. Millions of people will gain from this plan, with 300 miles of walkways and cycle lanes are planned.

The funding helps walking, wheeling, and cycling in England. The money will allow for building better crossings and help junctions become safer. The investment will help fund cycle training for kids.

Chris Boardman is the Active Travel Commissioner. He said walking and cycling should be simple and safe. This improves health and the economy, plus, we can get to net zero this way.

Simon Lightwood is the Minister for Local Transport. He thinks walking and cycling should be affordable. It really helps mental and physical health. The government will help local authorities deliver quality schemes.