Government promises £2bn active transport blitz, as fears grow over spike in post-lockdown pollution

James S Murray
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Government launches £250m emergency active travel fund, but campaigners warn Prime Minister's advice to avoid public transport could fuel car-focused recovery

The government this weekend announced plans to fast track £250m of funding and accompanying policy reforms to deliver a "new era for cycling and walking" as the UK begins to ease to lockdown that has seen...

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