In July 2020's Gear Change: A bold vision for cycling and walking, the DfT stressed that it 'will set much higher standards'.

It said: 'Inadequate cycling infrastructure discourages cycling and wastes public money. Much cycling infrastructure in this country is inadequate. We have published new cycling design guidance which sets out the much higher standards we will now require if schemes are to receive funding. We do not seek perfection – but we do demand adequacy.'

In November 2020, £175 million was announced for active travel schemes, following £42 million released in May, as research shows 8 out of 10 people support measures to reduce road traffic, and two-thirds support reallocating road space for active travel.

However, this second tranche of Active Travel Funds comes with a renewed emphasis on high-quality schemes, rather than schemes delivered at pace.

This webinar will explore how recent guidance is supporting Local Authorities to:

• meet with recently set standards and guidance, such as the national cycle infrastructure design guidance (LTN 1/20)

• deliver real benefit in both location and design of schemes

• deliver schemes that support active modes yet do not have major detrimental impacts on other modes

• deliver schemes that show that they are in step with the needs of their local communities

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says: 'It has been great to see so many people build cycling and walking into their daily travel habits. To support them, we know it’s vital to have the right infrastructure in place so everyone – cyclists, pedestrians and motorists – can use our roads. We know that the majority of people support reallocation of road space for cycling and walking in their local area, and quality schemes will only serve to further enhance this support.'

Kevin Golding Willams, Head of Cycling and Walking Policy, Department for Transport will lead the webinar, outlining the DfT view on delivering high quality cycling and walking infrastructure

Phil Jones and Adrian Lord, authors, Cycle Infrastructure Design (LTN 1/20), will explore local authority case studies and offer advice on planning for cycling and walking, including:

• space for walking and cycling within highways
• accommodating public transport
• access and accessibility
• transitions between carriageways, cycle lanes and cycle tracks
• junctions and crossings
• cycle parking and other equipment
• traffic signs and road markings
• construction and maintenance

With local authority speakers:

Dave Stevens, Project Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester

Kris Radley, Essex Cycling Strategy Leader, Essex County Council

Andy Salkeld, Cycling Co-ordinator, Leicester City Council

If any local authorities have queries for Phil and Adrian about infrastructre planning challenges, please email the details to Juliana

Register here