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Active Travel England – We are delivering on the government’s commitment to boost walking, wheeling and cycling across the country to give everyone a healthy, safe and carbon-neutral choice to get around. 

What we do at Active Travel England  

As the Department for Transport’s newest executive agency, Active Travel England has been set up following the government’s unprecedented commitment of £2 billion for walking, wheeling and cycling, and comes in the wake of the ambitious Gear Change strategy to transform active travel. 

As well as approving and inspecting schemes to enable active travel, Active Travel England will support local authorities, train staff, and spread good practice in design, implementation and public engagement.  

It will be a statutory consultee on major planning applications to ensure that the largest new developments properly cater for pedestrians, cyclists, and people who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters. 

Why we’re excited at Active Travel England  

We might be one of the youngest executive agencies in the government sector, but we are thinking big and aiming high. We want no less than to create a new golden age for walking, wheeling and cycling in which everyone has a genuine choice to travel actively and make their neighbourhood a better place. By 2030, we want half of all journeys in towns and cities to be undertaken by active travel, as set out in the ‘Gear Change’ vision. 

Opportunities to join Active Travel England  

To deliver on this ambition and make a real difference, we are building a diverse and talented team. There are many exciting opportunities to join our growing organisation, where we want everyone to feel proud of our inclusive working environment, and you’ll be working closely with an experienced leadership team who are passionate about what they do and always eager to learn more. 

We’re hiring now, so why not look at the opportunities available?  

A welcoming and diverse place to work  

At Active Travel England we are putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of our decision making, in our people and in the people whose lives we can affect.  

‘Gear Change’ outlines the step-change we want and need in walking and cycling in the coming years. The challenge is huge, but the ambition is clear. We have a unique opportunity to transform the role walking and cycling can play in our transport system and get England moving differently. And it’s not just about walking and cycling. We’re adding “wheeling” to active travel to be clear that we are inclusive of those who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters and other walking aids too. 

Our ability to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle requires routes and infrastructure that are accessible to all regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability and do not create hazards for vulnerable pedestrians, as well as policies and initiatives that engage people from different communities. 

Our success in getting this right relies on us employing people with first-hand experience of the barriers faced by diverse groups within our communities. We see your background as a positive benefit and provide you the opportunity to bring that experience into your work. If our mission is as important to you as it is to us, we’d love to hear from you. 

Where we’re based 

Active Travel England will be headquartered in York with a small number of regionally based roles. 

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Kelham Island’s Active Neighbourhood Plans

“Neepsend and Kelham are much loved areas, with their industrial background and mix of great shops, bars and restaurants. Stopping unnecessary journeys through the area will help to establish the area as a safer, healthier, and vibrant place to live, work and visit. “Some of the proposed changes have already been in place through the last few months as part of emergency social distancing and active travel measures, and we have seen a positive response to them so far. I’d like to encourage residents and visitors to the area to feedback on what is and isn’t working so that we can use this information to help shape the permanent plans. Cllr Julie Grocutt, Cabinet Member for Transport and Development

Improved junctions, segregated cycling and walking routes

• A new signalised junction at the crossroads between Neepsend Lane and Rutland Road will include specific cycle crossings.
• Wider footpaths and cycle parking will be included in a revised junction at Alma Street and Green Lane.
• Dedicated signal-controlled cycle crossings will also be added across the A61 Inner Ring Road, connecting a new landscaped area at the end of Russell Street to Bower Springs and Gibraltar Street.

“It is fantastic to see the plans for this ambitious scheme being shared. Sheffield City Council have done a brilliant job to include their first Dutch-style roundabout and develop connected routes from the trial scheme that was introduced at Kelham Island last year. “Connected and continuous infrastructure, with priority crossings for people walking and cycling, ensure that journeys via active modes no longer have to suffer the usual delay and inconvenience, and are crucial to enabling people to leave their cars behind for short, everyday journeys.” Dame Sarah Storey, Sheffield City Region Active Travel Commissioner

Reduction of through-traffic around Kelham Island and Neepsend

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Connecting Kelham Island to Sheffield City Centre

“Improving transport connectivity across South Yorkshire is crucial to our future prosperity, and has been one of my top priorities since becoming Mayor. “After securing £166m in Transforming Cities Fund investment for the region, I’m pleased that we are enabling people to make more journeys on foot and by bike, to and from work and leisure. This scheme is a great example of how we can create more sustainable and active travel routes across Sheffield. “This will not only benefit the health of our residents, but also help address the climate crisis. I’m determined to build a stronger, greener and fairer future for South Yorkshire and investment in our better public transport is critical to this mission.” Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region

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The landscape of travel in this country is changing, with an increasing and necessary focus on the ways in which we can rebuild activity into our lives, and in doing so create healthier, greener and more pleasant communities. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Travel Implementation Plan, sets out exactly how our neighbourhoods and communities can be transformed over the coming years – for the benefit of everyone. Read the Active Travel Implementation Plan. In February 2023, triple Olympic cycling champion Ed Clancy OBE was appointed as South Yorkshire's new Active Travel Commissioner.

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Active Travel in Sheffield

Active travel is a government initiative focusing on getting more people in Sheffield to walk and cycle for short journeys instead of relying on public transport.

This is a way of improving the health and fitness of communities across the country and improving air quality by reducing congestion and carbon emissions in urban areas.

As an active travel surfacing business, we contribute to increasing active travel in your local area by making walking and cycling more accessible.

We do this by offering more walk paths and cycling routes in regions to encourage people to take the natural choice for their everyday journeys.

Our company works alongside many local authorities, including schools, businesses, and leisure facilities in Sheffield and across the UK.

With so many benefits coming from active travel, we want to make walking and cycling more accessible in all communities so people can become healthier and happier at home.

By increasing levels of accessible paths and cycle routes, we can contribute to healthier communities in towns across the nation and are available for a range of services.

If you are interested in the work we do in Sheffield, do not hesitate to get in touch with us today to learn more.

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We are an accredited active travel surface installer business that has completed all the necessary training to work in communities across the country.

Our Sheffield team has a range of certifications, including CHAS and ConstructionLine verification ensuring the highest standard of work every time.

We have been working in this field for over ten years and, in recent years, have joined the Active Travel initiative to improve towns across the UK.

With this many years of experience, our team understands how active travel can improve any local area, which informs our work.

We can work in any environment, from towns to cities and beyond, to support the needs of the local people in terms of active travel solutions.

Our company remains competitive on pricing for our services, allowing us to deliver Active Travel to all regions.

We have a great relationship with suppliers in this industry and work with local manufacturing to provide an affordable service across the country.

Active Travel demonstrates the importance of a healthy lifestyle for all in Sheffield, which is why we strive to make walking and cycling accessible everywhere.

With our competitive prices, expert installer team, and local connections, we can improve towns and cities in all regions.

What is Active Travel?

Active Travel is an initiative that focuses on reducing congestion, carbon emission, and health issues in Sheffield and all regions across the UK and on increasing active travel, such as walking and cycling.

With walkways and cycling routes, we aim to encourage people to ditch public transport and their cars for healthier movement during their everyday journeys.

When it is easier to travel around your local area by foot or bike, we can reduce the number of car journeys and the demand for public transport.

Not only does active travel improve your health, but it can also drastically reduce carbon emissions in any area. You can improve your health and the environment by opting for walking and cycling instead of going by car.

As a Sheffield surfacing company, we are working as part of the Active Travel plan to make walking and cycling more accessible in all regions. We create walkways, cycling routes, and path infrastructure for wheelchair users to encourage people to get outdoors.

It is easier to walk or cycle when there are spaces in your community for this, which is where we come in.

We aim to deliver great service to all our clients and want to make it easier for people to get to school, the shops or simply around the town without using public transport or their car.

As well as making walking and cycling easier for everyone, the Active Travel initiative educates people in business, children in schools, and other community members regarding the importance of active travel for both health and the environment.

We are committed to making Sheffield a healthy and safe place for everyone, so we offer Active Travel, walking and cycling infrastructure installation nationwide.

What are Examples of Active Travel?

Active travel refers to modes of transportation that involve physical activity, typically walking and cycling, as the primary means of getting from one place to another. Here are some examples of active travel:

Walking: Walking is one of the most common forms of active travel. It includes walking for various purposes, such as commuting to work, going to school, running errands, or simply taking a leisurely stroll.

Cycling: Cycling involves riding bicycles for transportation. People use bicycles for commuting, recreational rides, and even for errands. Bicycle-sharing programs have made cycling more accessible in many urban areas.

Jogging and Running: While primarily seen as a form of exercise, jogging and running can also be modes of active travel, particularly for shorter trips or when individuals choose to run instead of walk for transportation.

Skating: Inline skating, rollerblading, and skateboarding are alternative forms of active travel for those who are comfortable with these activities. They are often used for shorter trips within neighbourhoods or on designated paths.

Scooter Riding: Electric scooters and kick scooters have gained popularity as a mode of active travel in many urban areas. Users can rent scooters to travel short distances.

Public Transportation Combined with Walking/Cycling: Active travel doesn't necessarily mean exclusively walking or cycling. Many people use public transportation (buses, trains, subways) and combine it with walking or cycling for the first and last legs of their journeys.

Benefits of Active Travel

Opting to walk or cycle around your area instead of using public transport can offer many benefits , including the following:

Reduced congestion, even in high-traffic areas

Reduced air pollution

Higher-quality public areas, which are made for walking and cycling

Better physical, mental and social health in all towns

Reduced carbon emissions which can help reach carbon-zero goals nationally

Increased economic growth in all regions

Better communities with reduced inequality, as active travel is wheelchair user-friendly and suitable for everyone.

People can benefit greatly from getting active by walking and cycling more frequently. By reducing our reliance on the car and public transport for journeys, we can also contribute to a safer environment.

Our company contributes to Active Travel by creating bike paths and safe walking routes in all regions in Sheffield, making it easier for people to opt for these methods of transport for all their journeys.

The cycling or walking infrastructure we create will support active travel in these areas for many years, benefiting local adults and children and the environment as a whole.

Surfacing for Active Travel Sheffield

We can offer various surfacing on any active travel scheme in Sheffield to make cycling and walking easier.

Our infrastructure installation supports active travel methods like cycling, and we can provide various surfacing solutions to suit all needs. These are some of the surfacing solutions we use for active travel:

Wetpour Sheffield

Wetpour is a great option for cycling and walking as it is a common safety surface. Wet pour can be used on all kinds of infrastructure to create a durable path that can support walking and bike rides for people of all ages.

Mulch Sheffield

Rubber mulch is a biodegradable infrastructure that is commonly found in parks, children's play areas, and similar spaces. This is ideal for walking spaces and can improve the environment using natural resources.

Rhino Pave Sheffield

Rhino Pave surfacing is used for walking and cycling journeys, this is another common safety surface commonly found in infrastructure like schools or playgrounds. This is made using rubber granules for additional bounce and durability.

Resin Bound Gravel Sheffield

Resin bound gravel is a decorative stone surfacing which is commonly installed on pathways and cycle routes.

Resin bound gravel is made using resin particles, this surfacing is versatile and supports walking and cycling.

Artificial Grass Sheffield

Commonly found in sports facilities, artificial grass creates a natural appearance without the demand for resources. This can be installed in multiple locations for cycle paths and walking routes.

High Durability Paint Sheffield

We use high-quality paint to mark these zones to indicate where a cycling or walking path is.

We can offer a range of colours to improve the appearance of local areas and ensure that these areas are signposted clearly.

Thermoplastic Markings Sheffield

Thermoplastic markings can also be used to indicate a cycling or walking route, as well as to make fun games for children.

Funding Sheffield

Several funding options are in place to support Active Travel solutions in places of business. Contact us to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active travel scheme in the uk.

The active travel scheme in the UK typically refers to initiatives and programs aimed at promoting and encouraging sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

These schemes are part of the UK government's efforts to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles.

Some of the key components of the active travel scheme in the UK include:

Cycling Infrastructure: The government invests in the development of cycling infrastructure, including dedicated bike lanes, bike-sharing programs, and secure bike storage facilities.

Walking Initiatives: Efforts are made to create pedestrian-friendly environments with improved sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and safer walking routes.

Funding for Local Authorities: The government provides funding to local authorities for active travel projects, allowing them to implement measures that encourage walking and cycling.

Public Awareness Campaigns: Public awareness campaigns promote the benefits of active travel and encourage people to choose walking and cycling for short journeys.

School Travel: Programs are designed to encourage schoolchildren to walk or cycle to school, reducing car journeys and promoting healthy habits.

Legislation and Policies: The UK government has introduced policies and legislation to support active travel, such as the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) and the Highway Code updates to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Low Traffic Neighborhoods: The creation of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) aims to reduce through traffic on residential streets, making them safer and more pleasant for walking and cycling.

Funding for Active Travel Infrastructure: Investment is made in building infrastructure that encourages active travel, such as cycleways, footpaths, and greenways.

Local authorities often play a significant role in implementing active travel projects tailored to the needs and priorities of their communities.

For the most up-to-date information on active travel schemes in the UK, you can refer to the official websites of the UK government, the Department for Transport (DfT), and local authorities in specific regions or cities.

What is an Active Travel Path?

An active travel path, also known as an active travel route or active transportation path, is a designated pathway or route designed to facilitate and encourage non-motorized forms of transportation, primarily walking and cycling.

These paths are intended to promote physical activity, reduce dependence on motorized vehicles, improve public health, and create sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation options.

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Sheffield City Council is launching a new project, Connecting Sheffield, which will focus on encouraging active travel and supporting the shift towards sustainable transport in and around the city.

Connecting Sheffield will encompass a range of transport schemes focused on delivering change for the city’s walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure.

The new scheme follows a successful bid made by Sheffield City Region, supported by Sheffield City Council, for funding from the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund. Sheffield will receive £50m which will be used to improve public transport, walking and cycling links to encourage people to leave their car at home.

The funding will deliver the first major step in the Council’s vision to transform travel in Sheffield and make it possible for more people to choose walking, cycling and public transport first. The reduction in a reliance on car journeys, is a priority for the city’s future, not only to help ease congestion but to help address climate change and improve air quality in Sheffield. Future funding will support further schemes brought forward in subsequent phases.

Lower traffic levels have been seen during the pandemic as people have taken to walking and cycling on more journeys. It is hoped that this continues, as changes to travel infrastructure are prioritised.

The first phase of the project will focus on key areas that have been identified as locations where people are making short car journeys from home to work in the city centre and Lower Don Valley, including Neepsend, Kelham and Nether Edge. The proposed schemes will enable these to be made more safely by cycling, especially for shorter trips, and more quickly and reliably by bus.

The Transforming Cities Fund will focus on improving travel links through the following schemes:

• Across the city centre
• Neepsend & Kelham to the city centre
• Nether Edge to the city centre
• Magna to Tinsley
• The city centre to Attercliffe and Darnall
• On Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road

More information on the individual schemes can be found on the Connecting Sheffield website, at  bit.ly/ConnectingSheffield.

All of the proposed schemes will be subject to public consultation, and the feedback received will help to inform the development of the routes identified. Under the current terms of the funding from the Department for Transport, all work must be completed by March 2023.

Councillor Bob Johnson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Development at Sheffield City Council, said:

“Connecting Sheffield is a major first step in overhauling our transport network to put walking, cycling and public transport at the forefront of travel choices available in our city.

“We know that for lots of people, travelling by car is sometimes the only feasible way of getting from A to B, but we want to make sure that walking, cycling and public transport  are realistic options, especially for getting to work and for shorter journeys.

“It is disappointing that we did not receive our full bid for funding from the Government. Equally, we could never deliver everything we want to in this first phase. Other schemes will come in later phases. However, these projects still represent a major first step in developing our plans to create a more inclusive and diverse travel network that over time will transform how people move around Sheffield.

“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have seen an increase in walking and cycling as people have taken the time to get outdoors and explore both their local communities and our wonderful parks and countryside, and we hope to make it possible for more people to continue to do this.

“Despite current restrictions, bus services will also remain a crucial part of our transport infrastructure into the future, helping thousands of people to get about. Although improving travel infrastructure may not seem like a priority right now, this work is vitally important in making sure our transport system is fit for purpose so that people can get to work, access services and visit family and friends now and in the future.

We know we have a long way to go to get where we need to be, but we are excited to be able to make a start.”

Dame Sarah Storey, Sheffield City Region Active Travel Commissioner, said:

“I am delighted to see Sheffield launch Connecting Sheffield which will deliver their active travel plans over the coming years. We have been working closely with Sheffield City Council to enable their ambitions for walking and cycling to become a reality. Back in July our new infrastructure standards were adopted at the MCA and since then there has been some impressive work going on to deliver suitable schemes that will offer active travel alternatives for short journeys within Sheffield.”

Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, said:

“The Transforming Cities Fund will help to achieve our ambition of a transport system for South Yorkshire that is fit for the 21st century.

“By enabling walking and cycling, and improving public transport, these Connecting Sheffield schemes will reduce congestion, improve air quality and allow people to live more active lives, which will improve their mental and physical health.

“Revolutionising how we travel to include modes which are beneficial to the health of both the planet and our people is vital as we develop a stronger, greener and fairer economy and society for South Yorkshire.”

Martin McKervey, Chair of the Sheffield Property Association said:

  “Our cities are evolving. Both investors and people living and working in cities are increasingly looking for quality of life, a city that’s easier to get around and people friendly, with a cleaner environment. Sheffield is ideally placed to deliver on this but it needs the right infrastructure in place. That’s why we wholeheartedly support this new vision for Connecting Sheffield and look forward to hearing more about the detailed proposals.”

For more information about Connecting Sheffield and for updates on the schemes visit  bit.ly/ConnectingSheffield.

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Sheffield to host UK’s largest active travel event

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Last year, the Government announced plans to make England a great walking and cycling nation, and will provide around £2 billion to help local authorities across England to make the vision a reality.

The two-day Cycle City Active City event will take place on 5 and 6 July at City Hall and Barkers Pool, and will see more than 800 active travel professionals welcomed to Sheffield by Cllr Terry Fox, Leader of Sheffield City Council and Oliver Coppard, Mayor, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

There will be cycling and walking tours taking place around the city, including visits to Hillsborough Park and Kelham Island, to try out its walking and cycling infrastructure and amenities.

Says Cllr Terry Fox, Leader of Sheffield City Council: "Active travel is a key priority area for Sheffield City Council - from infrastructure to the health and wellbeing benefits for our local residents and those that work here.

Embracing the great outdoors is an important part of our culture, influencing so much about life in Sheffield. We look forward to sharing best practice, learning from others and welcoming all Cycle City Active City delegates to our Outdoor City."

Easier and safer active travel options help communities to choose healthy modes of travel for short trips – walking, cycling, scooting and wheeling – which in turn improve air quality and make the region’s streets safer and quieter.

Innovative private sector companies are also rising to the challenge, with schemes offering shared bikes, e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and e-scooters increasing across the country – and possibly coming to Sheffield soon….

To date, local authorities across the Sheffield region have overseen transformational active travel schemes, from the inspirational Connecting Sheffield programme, the establishment of Active Neighbourhoods across South Yorkshire, and the Active Travel Implementation Plan , which sets out how, by 2040, a fully connected network of walking and cycling routes will link the region for safe and active travel.

Active travel will also help Sheffield to become a zero-carbon city by the start of the next decade: both Sheffield City Council and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have declared Climate Emergencies – in line with more than 525 other local authorities in the UK – affecting more than 61 million residents. In Britain around 93 per cent of the population lives in areas where the local authorities have declared a climate emergency.

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Sheffield appoints first active travel commissioner

Dame Sarah Storey says she hopes to make ‘real changes to the way people travel’, after being appointed Sheffield City Region’s first active travel commissioner.

Announced on 1 April , Dame Storey, Britain’s most successful female Paralympian, will be responsible for encouraging more people in and around Sheffield to travel by foot, bike or public transport.

Dame Storey said: “I believe active travel is a less stressful way of moving about and helps to create the foundation of a happier workforce and a happier population.

“For me, this is about having another string to my bow, and utilising that profile of elite sport to benefit the wider population.

“Not everyone is going to be an elite athlete, but we can all enjoy being more active.”

In her new role, Dame Storey will work closely with Dan Jarvis, mayor of the Sheffield City Region, who says he was inspired by the ‘fantastic’ work of Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester’s active travel commissioner.

Mayor Jarvis said: “To have such an exceptional, inspirational and passionate individual leading our active travel agenda is very exciting.

“Sarah joins us at an exciting time and will play a crucial role in helping us to make sure that active travel remains an absolute priority as we make our region’s transport network fit for the 21st century.

“By prioritising active travel, we can improve people’s health, cut carbon emissions and reduce congestion.

“But you don’t have to be a professional cyclist – or indeed a gold medal winning cyclist – to travel in a more active way. By making little changes to the way that we travel, we can all do our part to create a healthier and more active society.”

‘Cities should be designed around and for people’ To mark the announcement, Cycling UK and Cycle Sheffield have published a study, outlining a shared vision for how the region’s cycling and walking levels can be improved .

The study shows how ‘simple changes’ to roads could encourage more cycling and walking, while still allowing motor vehicle access.

Both Sheffield City Council and the Sheffield City Region support the study, and Cycling UK hopes it will act as inspiration for Dame Storey in her new role.

Ian Carey, Cycle Sheffield co-ordinator, said: “Cities should be designed around and for people, creating healthy places where children can walk and cycle safely to school. Cycle Sheffield has worked with Cycling UK to present a vision for community focussed streets.

“We want to inspire Sheffield City Council and the mayor into building a proper network of safe, pleasant streets that everyone can enjoy.”

Dame Storey’s appointment has also been welcomed by Living Streets , who recommends appointing someone at a senior level to champion walking in its ‘Blueprint for Change’ – a guide for improving towns and cities for walking.

Jenny Wiles, regional director (north), Living Streets said: “More people walking and cycling tackles many of our public health crises, including lethal air pollution and costly levels of physical inactivity.

“If we want to help people be more active, then we need to ensure walking and cycling options are safe, accessible and promoted which having someone in post dedicated to active travel can help to do.”

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Sheffield to appoint an Active Travel Commissioner to get more people walking and cycling

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Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis says he’s been inspired by Chris Boardman’s work in Greater Manchester and wants to get more people in the region walking and cycling Jarvis said he will appointing an Active Travel Commissioner, a role similar to Boardman’s role as Greater Manchester’s walking and cycling commissioner 

Writing in today’s Yorkshire Post the Labour MP said active travel had a "host of benefits".

He stressed that walking and cycling "leads to cleaner air and improved physical and mental health," adding that "the Mental Health Foundation has found that physical activity can be as effective as medication and counselling. It has also been proven to reduce obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which is the highest cause of death in the UK."

He continued: "As people increasingly find it difficult to fit exercise into their daily routine, small changes in the way we travel will make a real impact on our health. What’s more, it can help you save money, it can help businesses reduce days lost to employee ill-health and it can reduce the pressures on public services – not least our NHS. 

"In fact, the Department for Transport’s own figures show that active travel schemes can generate a return on investment many times higher than a lot of road building schemes."

This is a reference to the DfT’s findings that cycling schemes have off-the-scale benefit-to-cost ratios . 

"But if we want to help more people get active, then we need to make sure walking and cycling are safe, easy and enjoyable options," pressed Jarvis. 

"It means having a proper network of routes that people want to use, whether that is as part of their daily commute or simply to get outdoors and enjoy our amazing local environment. The time to act is now."

He said he would be working with the "best people in the field", including Professor Steve Haake, from Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellness Research Centre. He will charged to review active travel strategies from around the world and identify examples of best practice. 

"We can then use these examples to inform our own decision-making here in the Sheffield City Region," said Jarvis. 

He has promised to stage a summit to discuss plans and gather views from academics, policy experts, sustainable transport groups, local residents and other stakeholders. 

"And I will ensure that any devolved Transforming Cities Fund resources include a focus on the promotion of active travel," said Jarvis. He also announced that he would be appointing an Active Travel Commissioner for the Sheffield City Region. 

The commissioner will be charged with emulating the "fantastic work being done by Olympic gold medal cyclist Chris Boardman in Greater Manchester," said Jarvis. 

"Last week I met Mayor Andy Burnham to learn more about [Greater Manchester’s] planned “Beelines” network of safe walking and cycle routes, and will be using this example to inform changes we could make here in South Yorkshire."

The Metro Mayor added: "I want employers to get involved by providing secure cycle parking for their staff, changing and shower facilities, and to look at incentives for those employees who travel on foot or by bike."

And he will lead by example: "This week I was pleased to collect my own Mayoral bike, on loan from a local independent bike company."

This bike has been provided by Russell’s Bike Shed , which has locations at Sheffield and Nottingham railway stations.

"And it’s also important that local authorities across our region prioritise active travel, ensuring that cycle routes, safe crossings and pedestrian spaces are designed into future developments," said Jarvis.

He concluded that he wants to create a region where "active travel becomes embedded in our culture."

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Is CERN activating the world’s most powerful particle accelerator for the April 8 eclipse? No

CERN restarted its Large Hadron Collider after a regular winter stop for maintenance. It is unrelated to the eclipse. 

As people around the country await the April 8 total eclipse, conspiracy theories about a Switzerland-based nuclear research facility have some social media users on edge. In their view is CERN, also known as the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

“Why is CERN being reactivated on April 8, the same day as the infamous eclipse?” asked a  March 29 Facebook post , referencing what it called the group’s plan to activate “the large hadron collider” on the day of the eclipse. “My gut instinct is that something really big is being planned for that day… perhaps a total takedown of both the grid and society in general worldwide.” In  another post  April 1, a man in a baseball cap speculated that CERN is deliberately starting back up April 8 to “open up a gateway, a portal.”

(Screenshot/Facebook)

These posts were flagged as part of Meta’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our  partnership with Meta , which owns Facebook and Instagram.)

It is not unusual for scientists to conduct research during an eclipse, when the sun’s corona becomes visible and areas in totality go briefly dark in the moon’s shadow.  Total solar eclipses   allow researchers “to study Earth’s atmosphere under uncommon conditions.” NASA, for example, is launching three sounding rockets on the day of the eclipse to study its effects on the ionosphere (a mission that also became a  subject of   misinformation ).

But CERN’s research is different. The primary research focus of CERN — an acronym derived from the French name “Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire” — is  particle physics , or “the study of the fundamental constituents of matter and the forces acting between them.” The organization seeks to find answers about the  universe’s fundamental structure .

CERN houses the Large Hadron Collider, the  most powerful particle accelerator in the world , which measures around 16.8 miles (27 kilometers) in circumference. The collider’s aim, as  Britannica explains , is to “understand the fundamental structure of matter by re-creating the extreme conditions that occurred in the first few moments of the universe according to the big-bang model.”

CERN spokesperson Sophie Tesauri told PolitiFact in an email that the collider’s activities have nothing to do with the April 8 eclipse.

“What we do at CERN is doing particle physics with accelerators such as the LHC, and this has little to do with astrophysics in a direct way,”  Tesauri said. “So there is no link between the solar eclipse on Monday 8th April, and what we do at CERN.”

CERN has an  accelerator complex  composed of machines with “increasingly higher energies.” A beam of particles is injected by one machine to the next one, bringing the beam to a higher energy — and the Large Hadron Collider is the last element in this complex.

“Hadrons” are a group of particles that include protons and ions. In the Large Hadron Collider,  two beams  travel in opposite directions at nearly light speed and are made to collide. In 2012, Large Hadron Collider experiments led to the discovery of the  Higgs boson particle , a particle named for British physicist Peter Higgs, who in the 1960s postulated about the existence of a particle that interacted with other particles at the beginning of time to provide them with their mass.

Tesauri told PolitiFact that the accelerator complex is restarted every year after a brief winter technical stop, when beam production ceases so that the accelerators can undergo maintenance. Restarting an accelerator like the Large Hadron Collider “requires a full commissioning process in order to check that all equipment works properly.”

“Now that all the checks have been performed, the LHC is ready to provide particle collisions to the LHC experiments, and first collisions for this year should actually happen today 5th April,” Tesauri said in her email. “This will mark the beginning of the physics run for 2024.”

The beams were initially expected to enter collision April 8, according to a  March 14 report . It said, “Depending on how work progresses, this milestone may shift forwards or backwards by a few days.”

On April 5, CERN  announced  that the Large Hadron Collider achieved its first stable beams in 2024, “marking the official start of the 2024 physics data-taking season.” The statement said that from March 8 to April 5, the Large Hadron Collider was set up to handle the beam and tested for any issues.

“Although the solar eclipse on 8 April will not affect the beams in the LHC, the gravitational pull of the moon, like the tides, changes the shape of the LHC because the machine is so big,” CERN’s announcement said. This phenomenon is not unique to an eclipse; a  2012 news release  discussed distortions in the machine brought about by a full moon.

According to CERN’s frequently asked questions page, the Large Hadron Collider is  expected to run over 20 years , “with several stops scheduled for upgrades and maintenance work.”

Conspiracy theories surrounding CERN’s work have been circulating for  years . In a statement to  Verify  fact-checkers, CERN said that its research “captures the imagination of lots of people, which is why CERN has been featured in a lot of science fiction books / even movies, around the world.” CERN said works inspired by its research are fictional and “should not be confused with the actual scientific research.”

False claims about the group’s work are so common that the organization addresses some common theories on its  FAQ page : No, it won’t “open a door to another dimension,” and no, it won’t “generate black holes in the cosmological sense.”

We rate the claim that CERN is activating its Large Hadron Collider in connection with the April 8 solar eclipse False.

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