DfT funding to improve local transport

Towns and rural areas across the country will benefit from an additional £104 million in funding to improve local transport.

The funding, announced by the DfT on 2 September, is designed to make journeys smoother and more reliable for people using public services, going to work, the shops and seeing family and friends.

This could include new zero emission buses, improving accessibility, reducing congestion and making streets safer with improved lighting and crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.

Heidi Alexander, transport secretary, said: “Good transport connections are the foundation of thriving communities, which is why we’re backing local authorities to transform journeys for millions of people across England.

“This investment will help councils to improve transport for local people – from cleaner buses to safer cycling routes – connecting communities with jobs, education and essential services.

“By putting resources directly into the hands of local leaders, we’re ensuring every part of the country benefits from better transport links that support economic growth and provide opportunity – all part of our Plan for Change.”

The government has now confirmed how much funding each local authority across the country will be receiving under the Local Transport Grant (LTG).