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<p>In line with the Government’s localism agenda local authorities are responsible
for their highways and for identifying and implementing sustainable transport options.</p><p>
</p><p>Through the Cycling Ambition grants eight cities across England have shared
£77 million of funding, and in these cities spend on cycling is now over £10 per person.
In addition, in November, a further £114 million for the Cycling Ambition cities was
announced.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, as proposed in the draft Cycling Delivery Plan,
published on 16 October 2014, we are looking to forge partnerships with local authorities
across England. In exchange for signing up to a series of actions to deliver ambitious
changes in cycling and walking - they will receive access to supporting tools and
incentives, including priority access to funding, knowledge sharing, and sector expertise.</p><p>
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