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<p>Defra has not carried out a specific assessment of the effect on air quality of
the number of journeys taken by bicycle. However, the Government is committed to increasing
cycling and walking and making our roads safer for vulnerable users, including cyclists
and pedestrians.</p><p> </p><p>The benefits of cycling and walking are considerable.
For people, it means cheaper travel and better health. For businesses, it means increased
productivity and increased footfall in shops. And for society as a whole it means
less congestion, better air quality, and vibrant, attractive places and communities.</p><p>
</p><p>The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, published in 2017, sets out the
Government’s plans for cycling and walking, with an ambition up to 2040 for “making
cycling and walking the natural choices for short journeys or as part of a longer
journey”. The strategy also identifies £2 billion of financial resources which may
be invested in cycling and walking during the Spending Review 2015 settlement period
2016/17-2020/21.</p>
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