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Former minister Harrison made Bikeability Trust chair

05 March 2025

 

Former transport minister Trudy Harrison has been appointed as the new Chair of The Bikeability Trust, bringing her extensive experience in transport policy and public service to the UK’s national cycle training programme.

Harrison, previously the MP for Copeland, served as a Minister for Transport and was responsible for active travel during the establishment of Active Travel England. She was also a Minister for the Environment. Harrison describes herself as a long-standing advocate for cycling, walking and wheeling. She also taught Bikeability when a school governor.

The Bikeability Trust is the Government-backed charity responsible for delivering the national cycle training programme, which has equipped more than 5 million children with the skills to cycle safely and confidently on the road. Under Harrison’s leadership, the Trust aims to further expand its reach, ensuring more communities can benefit from high-quality cycle training.

Harrison said: “Supporting children and families to develop the confidence to cycle is critical in creating a healthier future for Britain. Bikeability has done incredible work delivering high-quality cycle training, and I look forward to helping drive this vital work forward.”

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