Cycling UK reacts to the Welsh Budget

By Joshua Gill
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Image from Flickr by astronomy_blog. Licensed under the Creative Commons.
Responding to the Welsh government's latest budget announcement, Gwenda Owen, Cycling UK Wales advocacy lead, highlights what this means for cycling and walking:

"It’s concerning to see a lack of clarity in today’s Budget regarding funding for active travel. Without clear direction from the government on the future of walking and cycling, there is a real risk that Wales’ groundbreaking commitments to active travel could be undermined. 

“The Active Travel Act set Wales apart as a leader in sustainable transport, but without proper investment, ambition will evaporate. The people of Wales deserve access to affordable, sustainable, and healthy travel. It stands to benefit our economy, health and climate, and we will continue to advocate for a future where cycling and walking are at the heart of Wales’s transport system.” 

 

ENDS 

Notes to editors

  1. Cycling UK, the UK’s cycling charity, aims to create happier, healthier and greener lives through cycling
  2. For more than 140 years, we’ve been making our streets safer, opening up new traffic free routes and inspiring more people to cycle more often. For more information visit: www.cyclinguk.org 

Press contact information

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If you would like to speak to a member of the press office during working hours (0900 - 1700) please call Joshua Gill on 07879 481 284 or email [email protected]. Out of hours, call 0148 3238 315.

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