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<p>The Government’s National Planning Policy Framework advises local authorities to
promote healthy, inclusive and safe places which encourage walking and cycling.</p><p>
</p><p>The four national highway authorities published joint guidance in November
2019 on how to design cycling infrastructure into strategic road schemes.</p><p> </p><p>The
Conservative Party manifesto announced a £350 million Cycling Infrastructure Fund,
with mandatory design standards for new routes. The Department will shortly be publishing
revised guidance for local authorities on designing safe and efficient cycling infrastructure,
which will need to be considered when setting local standards and in the development
of new road schemes.</p>
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