Region to get £20m for better walking and cycling

GREATER Manchester will get more than £20m to spend on walking and cycling improvements.

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Local transport minister Simon Lightwood MP announced the £20.8m pot of cash during a visit to Stockport yesterday, where he said cyclists and pedestrians across the country have had to put up with 'really poor infrastructure' for too long.

Part of a £291m national package from Active Travel England, the money will be used to build 'high quality cycle tracks and footpaths' as well as safer crossings and junctions for 'all road users'.