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<p>The safety of cyclists is very important to the Government and it has committed £278 million of funding directly for cycling; along with £535 million investment from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund on projects which include cycling. This funding supports local authorities across England to deliver schemes to promote and improve safe cycling. Included in the funding is £35 million that delivers junction improvements to improve the safety of cyclists; along with the continued support of Bikeablity cycle training that aims to improve cyclists’ road sense and safety. In October we launched our first paid-for THINK! Campaign: THINK CYCLIST' “Let's Look Out For Each Other”.</p><p>The Government, through the reduction of bureaucracy and supporting changes in regulations, has made it easier for local authorities to implement 20 mph zones; Trixi' mirrors and highway measures to support cycle safety. In addition we are working with local authorities and Transport for London on trialling innovative schemes to improve cycle safety at junctions; as well as supporting the European Union to improve lorry design standards. The Department for Transport has a Cycle Safety Forum to bring together partners with a shared goal of enhancing cycle safety; members include ACPO, cycling stakeholders, motoring and freight organisations.</p> |