Our response to the Secretary of State for Transport’s vision for an Integrated Transport Strategy

Sarah McMonagle, director of external affairs at Cycling UK, said: 

“We warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s vision for an Integrated Transport Strategy and her intention to put people at the heart of it. We have long called for a strategy that connects cycling with public transport, to bring our network up to the standards we see in other European nations. Better integration with trains and buses means more affordable and sustainable travel. Communities deserve a transport system that enables more people to choose cycling, whether for everyday trips or as part of longer journeys. 

“Investment in cycling has countless benefits, from strengthening local economies, to reducing pollution and improving public health. We welcome the commitment from the Secretary of State to promote walking and cycling for shorter journeys. For the strategy to succeed and to meet our environmental commitments, we need to see clear targets on traffic reduction, as well as long-term investment in active and sustainable transport.”