James Scott

ALT “It’s great to hear the new government wants to prioritise greener transport and better integrated transport networks as it seeks to “move fast and fix things.” With the new ministerial team at the Department for Transport now in place, we’re feeling optimistic that this will mark a step change in rhetoric, policy and funding for cycling and walking. “Earlier this year, we had a very encouraging meeting with the new Secretary of State Louise Haigh who visited our DfT-funded e-bike project, Making cycling e-asier, in Sheffield. We’ve also met new Minister Simon Lightwood who held the shadow active travel brief in the last parliament. Simon also used to work in the NHS and was a cabinet member for public health, so will be well placed to ensure transport policy plays its part in prevention. “The ministerial team also includes Lilian Greenwood and Mike Kane, who we know are keen cyclists and understand the challenges that can face people who cycle and those who want to cycle more."

ALT Big Bike Revival workshop teaching someone how to maintain and repair their own bike. Led by mechanic in Manchester.

ALT Campaign leaflet attached to road closure sign ahead of the World Championship time trials

ALT Panel discussion featuring Andy Burnham and Dame Sarah Storey

ALT Andy Burnham and Dame Sarah Storey with e-cycles

ALT Dame Sarah Storey pedalled an e-trike alongside participants at the launch

ALT People cycling outside office building

ALT Projection on the sphynx statue on London's Embankment with the London Eye in the background, showing the words "Cycling fights climate change... don't cop out".

ALT Person riding an e-bike