The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the £250m emergency active travel fund local authority allocations.
News of the allocations confirms the support of local transport authorities to produce cycling and walking facilities, including pop-up and permanent cycle lanes and reallocated road space.
The funding is in two tranches with the first one supporting the installation of temporary projects for Covid-19, and the second the creation of longer-term projects.
According to the DfT, the amounts listed are indicative only and are likely to vary.
Before receiving any funding, authorities must submit satisfactory plans to the department.
Authorities listed as receiving zero funding come under a combined authority.
It is expected that combined authorities will submit plans on behalf of their constituent authorities.
Formula is based on census data: all residents aged 16 and over in employment who use public transport as their usual method of travel to work.
Outside of London a total of £200m has been awarded with £40m in tranche 1 and £160m in tranche 2.
In terms of regions, the south east was the biggest winner having been allocated over £45m over the two tranches, with the north west receiving £35.54m and the east of England £30.3m.
The West Midlands ITA received the most of the combined authorities with £17.23m, followed by the Greater Manchester CA with £15.8m.
Essex County Council is in line to receive £9.68m, Surrey County Council £8.48m and Hertfordshire £8.4m.
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