Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
The UK government has announced a new strategy aiming for 60% of children to walk or cycle to school by 2035. The plan includes a £4.5bn investment to improve infrastructure and create safer routes for active travel.
Why it matters
This policy reflects a broader push toward public health and environmental sustainability by reducing car dependency in urban areas.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Maia Davies Getty Images The target is part of the government s new strategy to promote active travel in England At least 60% of children in England should be walking or cycling to school within a decade under the government s new active travel plans.
The report focuses on government policy goals and data, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the feasibility of the targets.
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