LSTF: The key numbers

The Local Sustainable Transport Fund amounts to over £1 billion investment in sustainable travel awarded to 96 projects across England. The twin objectives of the programme are to facilitate economic development while reducing carbon emissions. Associated benefits include: improved safety, air quality, and increased levels of physical activity.

South East

• Number of projects funded: 21
• DfT funding (2011-15): £111m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £102m

South West

• Number of projects funded: 15
• DfT funding (2011-15): £88m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £102.8m

East of England

• Number of projects funded: 10
• DfT funding (2011-15): £51.238m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £46.165m

East Midlands

• Number of projects funded: 6
• DfT funding (2011-15): £32.575m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £33.349m

West Midlands

• Number of projects funded: 12
• DfT funding provided (2011-15): £77m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £58m

Yorkshire & Humber

• Number of projects funded: 10
• DfT funding provided (2011-15): £52m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £68m

North East

• Number of projects funded: 9
• DfT funding (2011-15): £25m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £34m

North West

• Number of projects funded: 12
• DfT funding (2011-15): £91m
• Local contribution also provided (2011-15): £78m