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As part of the Department for Transport’s call for evidence on cycling, the government is trying to encourage more people to take up cycling at all ages as part of a green revolution in transport.
Norman has also announced that he has awarded £100,000 of seed funding to 3 innovative cycling safety projects, aiming to tackle a range of issues, including reducing the cost of e-bike batteries through recycling used laptop batteries.
Norman said: “We need to become a nation of cyclists, and this government wants to make cycling the natural choice of transport for people of all ages and backgrounds. The call for evidence published today will support an open, comprehensive and thorough review across government to encourage active travel and improve safety for all road users, and I hope that as many people as possible take the time to read and respond to it.
“We are determined to make cycling safer and easier across the country, and we are continuing to invest. Today we’re announcing an investment of £100,000 each in 3 innovative cycle safety projects, in addition to the recent £7 million of funding to improve cycle safety. This is all part of the first-ever statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.”
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