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<p>I refer the hon. Member to the Government’s cycling delivery plan, published on
16 October, which can be found online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cycling-delivery-plan-informal-consultation"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cycling-delivery-plan-informal-consultation</a></p><p>
</p><p>The National Planning Policy Framework asks planners to work to create safe
and secure layouts which minimise conflicts between traffic and cyclists or pedestrians,
and give priority to pedestrian and cycle movements. It also encourages parking provision
for motorcycles.</p><p> </p><p>My Department has this year published planning guidance
which:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Seeks to promote walking and cycling, whilst avoiding unfairly
penalising drivers;</li><li>Asks that councils’ Local Plans consider how to support
walking and cycling facilities, and assess cycle safety;</li><li>Promotes the provision
of bike storage space in new developments; and</li><li>Recommends removing street
clutter, to make pavements clearer and more spacious for pedestrians.</li></ul>
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