judge has ruled against campaigners who mounted a legal challenge after the government last year cut the budget for active travel schemes by two-thirds.
"TAN is hugely grateful for the generosity shown by individuals and local campaign groups in crowdfunding the legal challenge. This has already revealed how ministers were sitting on evidence that their plans and budgets were completely inadequate."While party manifestos published so far pitch positively for walking and cycling, they lack firm commitments in terms of funding, infrastructure or outcomes.
The legal representative's argument was paraphrased as: "It is impossible and unrealistic to suppose that available funding levels may not be subject to change during the period of a CWIS". The judge also rejected TAN's submissions regarding the Equality Act and air quality targets, in the latter concluding that PM2.5 were"not a mandatory relevant consideration" and the Secretary of State"was entitled but not bound to consider PM2.5 levels or air quality more widely".
When the cuts were announced by Transport Secretary Mark Harper last spring the government was widely criticised by active travel groups, the Walking & Cycling Alliance calling it a"backward move" and"disproportionate" compared to those made for other modes of transport. "More than ever, people want and need support to walk, cycle or wheel, and these cuts will impact those that would have benefited most, limiting our choice to travel healthily, cheaply and emissions-free.
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