Portsmouth City Council has revealed that it is set to benefit from an investment of £123,562 from the government’s Active Travel Fund, aimed at making walking and cycling safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable across the city.
Portsmouth will use the funding to deliver improvements designed to help residents embrace healthier and more sustainable travel options.
This proposed improvement will also build on previous funding rounds that delivered the new toucan crossing on Victoria Road North and the improved shared cycling and walking path outside Somerstown Hub.
If approved, the council expects to use the funding to improve a crossing on London Road in North End, to make it easier and safer for people walking to navigate the busy district centre.
Portsmouth City Council cabinet member for transport Peter Candlish said: “This funding allows us to build on the progress we’ve already made in improving walking and cycling across Portsmouth.
“Safer crossings, better routes, and School Streets are just some of the ways we’re making active travel the easy, accessible choice for everyone.
“These changes will create a healthier, better-connected city and support a cleaner, greener future for all.”
Achievements and innovations in active travel will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
