UK local authorities to get share of US$128 million transport fund

Sustainable transport schemes across England could benefit from a multi-million boost in funding, thanks to the Department for Transport. Local authorities had until 23 December 2013 to bid for a US$128 million slice of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund. Minister for Transport Baroness Kramer said: “We have seen some real success stories from previous winning schemes so I am looking forward to considering the plans that are put forward. Earlier successful schemes addressed a variety of sustainable
January 6, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
Sustainable transport schemes across England could benefit from a multi-million boost in funding, thanks to the 1837 Department for Transport.  Local authorities had until 23 December 2013 to bid for a US$128 million slice of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.
 
Minister for Transport Baroness Kramer said: “We have seen some real success stories from previous winning schemes so I am looking forward to considering the plans that are put forward. Earlier successful schemes addressed a variety of sustainable transport measures and we saw significant changes in the way people travelled as a result. The improvements the schemes generated have given people more options to make healthier and greener transport choices. In the New Year I will be inviting local transport authorities to start preparing and developing their proposals.”

Local transport authorities outside London are able apply for revenue funding up to a maximum of US$1.6 million to support the cost of a range of sustainable travel measures.

Proposals should consider the importance of integrating sustainable transport to make it easier and more convenient for people use public transport, cycling and walking. The guidance will also set out the criteria against which decisions on the allocation of funding will be taken and the need to demonstrate value for money, deliverability and affordability of package proposals. This fund will also support Bikeability training.
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