West Limpley District Council has admitted to creating 23 miles of cycle lanes in order to save money. The council has previously been praised for its commitment to active travel (walking and cycling), but it now seems that the real motive was purely financial.A council spokesman said that the road maintenance budget had been under great pressure. The transport department had suggested that cycle lanes would be cheaper to maintain as bicycles cause less wear and tear than cars and trucks. Changi

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