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UK Minister Unveils £600M for Safer Cycling, Walking

12/12/2025

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Lilian Greenwood, a minister in the United Kingdom's Department for Transport, said past Conservative policies increased tensions between drivers and cyclists and that the culture wars era is over.
She announced over £600 million for new cycling and walking schemes.
She called for a road safety strategy that respects all users.
Greenwood acknowledged high road fatalities and injuries.
She welcomed input from transport groups but did not confirm targets.

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Lilian Greenwood, a minister in the United Kingdom's Department for Transport, said past Conservative policies increased tensions between drivers and cyclists and that the culture wars era is over.
She announced over £600 million for new cycling and walking schemes.
She called for a road safety strategy that respects all users.
Greenwood acknowledged high road fatalities and injuries.
She welcomed input from transport groups but did not confirm targets.