North East mayor welcomes transport funding announcement
- kelseygarbutt
- Jul 11
- 1 min read
Twelve regional mayors, including North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, have pledged their support for a new National Active Travel Network aimed at creating safer and more accessible walking, wheeling and cycling routes across England, with a particular focus on school journeys.
Set to launch in autumn 2025, the programme will deliver around 3,500 miles of safe routes linking homes, schools, high streets and transport hubs. In the North East, more than 100 kilometres of new infrastructure is planned by 2027.
Backed by more than £900m in government funding, the project reflects a growing recognition of the role active travel can play in creating healthier, greener and more connected communities.
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