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In his role as interim Commissioner of Active Travel England, Chris Boardman leads the government’s new cycling and walking executive agency.

The government has announced a new £5.5 million investment in cycling and pedestrian schemes, including:

• £3 million to improve cycling infrastructure around train stations
• £2.2 million to explore active travel on prescription schemes
• a £300,000 top-up to e-cargo bike schemes

Gold medal cyclist Chris Boardman will become national commissioner of the government’s new cycling and walking body, Active Travel England (ATE), which launches 24 January 2022. 

The ATE, which will be headquartered in York, aims to drive up the standards of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure and manage the national active travel budget. The body will award funding for projects that conform to national standards and inspect finished schemes ensuring that awarded funds are spent properly.

Active Travel England will also inspect local highways standards identifying any particular hazardous failings and ensuring that major planning applications accommodate the interests of cyclists and walkers.

Mr Boardman was previously commissioner for Transport Manchester and helped set up the cities Bee Network scheme, which plans to revolutionise travel across the city region, making active travel the number one choice for travelling to work, school, and shops.

Mr Boardman said:

The positive effects of high levels of cycling and walking are clearly visible in pockets around the country where people have been given easy and safe alternatives to driving. Perhaps most importantly, though, it makes for better places to live while helping both the NHS and our mission to decarbonise.

The time has come to build on those pockets of best practice and enable the whole nation to travel easily and safely around their neighbourhoods without feeling compelled to rely on cars. I’m honoured to be asked to lead on this and help deliver the ambitious vision laid out in the government’s Gear Change strategy and other local transport policies.

This will be a legacy we will be proud to leave for our children and for future generations. It’s time to make it a reality – it’s time for a quiet revolution. “

The government aims to embed active travel into our commuting culture as a proven method to improve physical and mental health, supporting people making short journeys on foot or by bike. Pilot schemes will focus on areas where health inequalities are evident or physical activity levels are low.

Health Minister Maria Caulfield:

“This vital investment in cycling and walking schemes is providing new ways to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation and builds on the rollout of social prescribing across the NHS.”

“We must do all we can to level up health disparities across the country, meaning everyone, no matter where they are from, can lead healthier, happier lives.”

To continue to build on the success of the Department of Transport’s national e-cargo bike fund national e-bike fund, which subsidies the cost of offering e-bikes to small businesses, the department will also receive an additional £300,000 in funding. The extra budget will allow businesses across the country to purchase up to 250 more e-cargo bikes that can deliver goods within their local area. The scheme has been a great success so far, with applications exceeding the available funding.

This comes as 14 local authorities have been awarded part of a £1.2 million fund to support local businesses purchase e-cargo bikes, which can help move away from motor vehicles in our efforts to decarbonise the whole transport system.

Train operators will receive a share of a £2 million investment for 24 projects to provide more secure cycle parking at 23 stations across the country. A further £1 million will develop dedicated cycle routes at five stations.

Finally, local authorities will be provided with £2.2 million of Government funding to explore making cycling, walking, and other non-clinical services a part of NHS “social prescribing” schemes.

At Electric Bike Sales we have a great selection of e-Cargo bikes:

2021 Cube Cargo Dual Hybrid Electric Cargo Bike in Grey

Meet the brand-new Cargo Hybrid, which aims to do just that. A stylish, adaptable and rugged load-lugging Bosch e-bike, it combines reliability and ease of use with the ability to transport things – or even kids – around with the fuss-free, smooth and quiet power assistance that only Bosch’s fourth-generation CX drive system can provide. Two 500Wh batteries give extended range for extra versatility, and powerful four-piston hydraulic disc brakes ensure you’re always in full control. The 650b rear wheel and 20in front, both fitted with big-volume tyres for grip and comfort, are carefully chosen to provide the best blend of manoeuvrability and stability, even when you’re pedalling with a heavy load.

Raleigh Pro Trike Xl White 50inch

Cycling off from a red light with a full box is easy, thanks to the powerful Yamaha mid-drive motor with torque sensor and maintenance-free, stepless shifting system. The robust 900 litre composite box is very user-friendly. Couriers can get to parcels at the front or back of the box with ease.

• The cargo bike for volume transport around town
• Large sturdy box with nifty handle
• Volume 900 liters and load capacity 100 kg

Extra sturdy frame with shockproof powder coating, treated inside to prevent rusting

• double curved fibreglass 900l capacity composite box with carbon fibre cover
• ART approved trelock ring lock
• AXA led lights front and rear

Raleigh Pro Bike Midmotor White 50inch

Extra sturdy frame with shockproof powder coating, treated inside to prevent rusting

• double curved fibreglass 350l capacity composite box with carbon fibre cover
• art approved trelock ring lock
• axa led lights front and rear.

This bike is available with either a white or black composite box.

See our full range of e-Cargo bikes HERE