Question
18. What steps she is taking to promote active travel.
Answer
On behalf of the Government, I add our good wishes to Tom on his final day at the Table. The Government recognise the importance of promoting active travel. On 12 June, we published the third cycling and walking investment strategy, which sets out our ambitious targets for active travel in England. The strategy is supported by more than £4.5 billion of projected investment through to 2030, helping to make walking, wheeling and cycling a safe and attractive choice for everyday trips.50% vibes
Verdict: GREEN (86/100)
The reply directly answers the question about what the department is doing to promote active travel. It points to the third cycling and walking investment strategy, published on 12 June, sets out targets for England, and gives more than £4.5 billion of projected investment through to 2030. The opening sentence is general, but the specific policy, date and funding figures give the asker enough concrete information to move on.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What the department is doing to promote active travel. | Addressed | Direct | The reply directly describes the department's active travel programme: the third cycling and walking investment strategy published on 12 June, its targets for England, and more than £4.5 billion of projected investment through to 2030. The opening recognition statement is vague, but the concrete policy, date, and funding figures answer what the department is doing to promote active travel. |