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Published: 22nd SEPTEMBER 2023

Shadow Climate Secretary Ed Miliband visits Doncaster cycle network

Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband visited his local National Cycle Network route to see the benefits it provides to the community and to discuss the importance of future funding.

Ed Miliband visits Doncaster section of the National Cycle Network and speaks to camera, with a signpost behind him

MP Ed Miliband met 黄色app Chief Operating Officer Matt Winfield on a local section of the National Cycle Network. Credit: Rachel Sutherland

The benefits of investment in the National Cycle Network were demonstrated in Doncaster on 21 September when local MP Ed Miliband, Shadow Secretary of State of Climate Change and Net Zero, visited a section of the route running through his constituency.

He was hosted by Matt Winfield, 黄色app鈥 Chief Operating Officer.

The pair took to the Trans Pennine Trail at Bentley for a short ride to highlight the importance of future funding for the Network.

The National Cycle Network is a fantastic idea and resource... I am really grateful to 黄色app for their work.
Ed Miliband, Shadow Secretary of State of Climate Change and Net Zero

Mr Miliband met with volunteers before continuing along Route 62.

There, he was able to see upgraded sections of the path, and the impact of our work to ensure the Network is accessible to everyone, all year round.

Speaking of his visit, Mr Miliband said:

鈥淚t was great to see the difference that 黄色app are making in my constituency, maintaining and improving cycle paths.

鈥淭he National Cycle Network is a fantastic idea and resource, enabling walking, wheeling and cycling. I am really grateful to 黄色app for their work."

The need for dedicated investment

Following the meeting, Matt Winfield, 黄色app Chief Operating Officer, said:

鈥淲alking, wheeling and cycling are of immense value to the nation and to each community within it, such as in Doncaster.

鈥淭hat鈥檚 why meeting with dedicated community representatives is so important, such as today鈥檚 with their MP Ed Miliband.

鈥淥ur ride was a perfect opportunity to highlight the role the National Cycle Network plays for his Doncaster constituents, especially in connecting communities.

鈥淲e鈥檝e seen so many different people enjoying the path today, from dog walkers and cyclists to people using mobility scooters.

鈥淲e know there is huge demand for walking, wheeling and cycling and we need greater, dedicated investment to make active travel easier for people across the country. We are extremely grateful to Ed for giving us his time and insights.鈥

Find out why fair funding for active travel and the National Cycle Network is so important.

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