Funding made available for safer, healthier and accessible travel around Suffolk

Suffolk County Council has been awarded £3.7 million to continue to encourage cycling, walking and active travel across the county, and making journeys more accessible.
Published: 13 Feb 2025

Government has awarded the county council £0.9 million from the Round 5 of the Active Travel Fund, and £2.8 million from the Consolidated Active Travel Fund.

a view of Ipswich Waterfront showing different users such as pedestrians, cyclists and mobility vehicles
Ipswich Waterfront
We’re looking forward to building on the successes of similar, previous projects such as at Ipswich Waterfront.
Councillor Chris Chambers
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste

Funds are available to be spent on projects such as:

  • Better footpaths and crossing points
  • Maintenance of existing walking and cycling infrastructure
  • Improved cycle routes
  • Traffic calming measures
  • Improvements to the Public Rights of Way network
  • Rail station access improvements

Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste, said:

“We’re looking forward to building on the successes of similar, previous projects such as at Ipswich Waterfront.

“Such schemes are important to the county, making it easier, cleaner and safer for people to get around.

“Cycling, walking and wheeling can help improve our health, whilst also reducing vehicle emissions to improve air quality and protect Suffolk’s environment.”

With the funding confirmed (12 February 2025), the county council is now considering suitable local projects, which will be announce in the coming months.