Funding and cost

The funding for these schemes is designated for active travel schemes only and cannot be used for other works such as pothole repairs or general maintenance. Gloucestershire County Council went through a rigorous bidding process to secure the funding from central government and had this been unsuccessful, the money would have been allocated to other local authorities for cycling schemes elsewhere in England. 

We have secured over £40 million of funding to date for the entire 26-mile cycle Gloucestershire Cycle Spine between Stroud and Bishops Cleeve. Funding has been secured from Sustrans, National Highways, Department for Transport (DfT) bids for Levelling Up and Active Travel England. Alongside this, Gloucestershire County Council have committed capital funds. Improving cycling infrastructure will help to reduce carbon from transport and provide those cycling with safer options when travelling the county.