High Court grants legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts – as ministers forced to concede they were aware of “devastating” impact of decision to slash active travel budget

“It’s obvious that ministers are no longer serious, whether about their commitments to cut congestion, improve travel choices, address climate change, or clean up our air”wrote to the government in June seeking a judicial review into the cuts

Yesterday at the Hight Court, the appropriately named Mr Justice Jay granted permission for a full judicial review into the cuts, noting that this was “potentially an important case” concerning a legal provision that had not been looked at before. Additionally, even if the £3 billion figure is met, TAN notes this is less than the £18 billion required to meet the government’s target for half of all urban journeys to be walked or cycled by 2030.

“It’s obvious that ministers are no longer serious, whether about their commitments to cut congestion, improve travel choices, address climate change, or clean up our air. We’re disappointed that we had no choice but to take them to court. However, we’re delighted the judge agreed this important case deserves a full hearing.

“The court case should shed light on the DfT’s lack of join-up between funding, cycling and walking objectives, and targets to address climate change and air quality. This could be an uncomfortable ride for ministers.“ If you don’t want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site.

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