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Active Travel: Accidents

Lords · Question HL1246 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Austin of Dudley

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of setting a target for decreasing the number of fatalities and serious injuries per billion miles walked and cycled.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 7 Jul 2026

The Government recognises the importance of improving safety for people walking and cycling. On 12 June the Government published the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) which outlines the Government's vision for walking, wheeling and cyc...