May 3, 2025 - Millions of people will benefit from 300 miles of new walkways and cycle lanes thanks to almost £300 million in funding to boost walking, wheeling and cycling in England as part of the government’s Plan for Change.

The funding package announced on February 12 by the government and Active Travel England (ATE) will also allow the construction of improved crossings and junctions to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier, safer and better across the country. The investment will also help fund cycle training for hundreds of thousands of children.

It’s projected that the health benefits will lead to 43,000 fewer sick days a year due to increased active travel. The new infrastructure will also add £9 million every year to the economy by supporting local businesses and making it easier to walk and cycle to work.