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Sustrans warns of link between road funding and worsening obesity

Patrick McDonnell
24 August 2016
Tim Burns: It’s clear that the gap between funding for roads and funding for cycling and walking is likely to encourage less rather than more physical activity, by encouraging car travel.
Tim Burns: It’s clear that the gap between funding for roads and funding for cycling and walking is likely to encourage less rather than more physical activity, by encouraging car travel.

 

The government’s Childhood Obesity Plan lacks “a coherent policy”, particularly in relation to cycling and walking, states sustainable transport charity Sustrans.

The Department for Health’s Childhood Obesity Plan aims to significantly reduce England’s rate of childhood obesity within the next ten years.

Sustrans senior policy and partnerships advisor, Tim Burns, says that the gap between funding for roads and funding for cycling and walking will potentially...

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