Liverpool to create green cycling “web”

The City of Liverpool plans to create a "web" of new cycling and walking routes across the city centre, aimed at promoting a safer and healthier environment for residents.

The scheme was announced by Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, at a council meeting last week, during which the city added an additional £2 million to a £2 million pot of government and European funding.

The latter is part of the Transforming Cities Fund, a nationwide scheme aimed at improving transport connections across major UK cities.

Anderson announced he wanted to connect parks and green spaces with "proper cycle lanes" across the city.

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