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<p>The Government’s recently strengthened National Planning Policy Framework says
that local authorities should promote healthy, inclusive and safe places which encourage
walking and cycling. The Department for Transport’s guidance on Local Cycling and
Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) helps local authorities to identify priorities
for investment and a pipeline of projects to encourage more walking and cycling.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department has also recently revised its Traffic Signs Regulations and
General Directions to enable the use of various innovations which will support the
uptake of cycling, including low-level cycle signals, a new parallel crossing for
pedestrians and cyclists, and new ways of signing cycling and walking routes.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department is updating Local Transport Note 2/08 ‘Cycle Infrastructure
Design’ and will publish the updated guidance in due course.</p><p> </p>
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