Extra funding for Shropshire Council's sustainable transport schemes
Shropshire Council is set to benefit from £84,000 of additional government funding to extend its sustainable transport schemes.
The council is one of seven communities in England to benefit from a share of £900,000.
The funding has been allocated to existing local projects supported by the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund.
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said:
“We’re serious about making transport better for the environment, whether that is by cutting carbon or improving air quality. Encouraging more people to cycle or use public transport makes sense for local economies, because it reduces congestion and improves public health. That’s why we’re providing record levels of funding for communities wanting to make their transport networks cleaner and greener.
“This additional money will help communities to build on their success and see even more people making new travel choices.”
Shropshire Council will use the money for existing schemes promoting cycling, walking and public transport.
The announcement builds on £440m sustainable transport funding announced on 11 July, part of £2 billion the government is investing on a wide range of measures to drive forward sustainable transport, including encouraging the uptake of electric cars and other ultra-low emission vehicles and schemes to promote greener public transport, cycling and walking.
