A further £15m funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country was announced today by transport ministers Norman Baker and Mike Penning.
The investment - for use by English local authorities outside London - is in addition to the £15m awarded to Transport for London in March to tackle accident hotspots where cyclists have been killed or seriously injured. This has already delivered improvements at a number of sites in the capital with other junctions set to benefit over the next few months.
Local authorities will need to submit bids to the Department for Transport for a share of the latest fund. We will also be looking to the local authorities themselves to contribute further money, in order to maximise the work that can be undertaken.
Baker said: "I am delighted to be able to provide today a further £15m to improve cycle safety, by enabling local authorities to tackle proven dangerous junctions. This investment - alongside a number of other initiatives we have progressed - will make our roads a safer place for everyone using them.
"Cycling is a fantastic way of getting fit, reducing congestion and improving the environment, and cyclist safety matters hugely."
Decisions on how the money will be allocated are likely to be announced in the Autumn.
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