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<p>The Government’s plans to promote cycling and walking are set out in the statutory
Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, published in April 2017. The Strategy’s ambition
is to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys, or as part
of a longer journey. The Strategy includes a commitment to monitor the uptake of cycling
by age, gender, ethnicity and mobility.</p><p> </p><p>The Department recognises that
the take-up of cycling is lower among some groups than others, as shown by the 2017
walking and cycling statistics for England, published in a fact sheet on 30 August
2018. For some under-represented groups, concerns about safety are a major barrier
to taking up cycling. The Department announced on 18 October that it will be reviewing
those elements of the Highway Code that relate to cycling and walking. It will also
publish later this year its full response to the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy
safety review, which will include further measures to make cycling safer and hence
more attractive to those who are not regular cyclists.</p><p> </p><p>The Department
has also provided funding for initiatives including Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival
campaign which has helped to promote cycling among under-represented groups, and to
make it a safe, easy and affordable travel option for all.</p>
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