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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

People in England driving more, cycling less and walking further, survey shows

Commuters and cyclists cross a bridge in London
The average walking journey increased in length last year, but the average miles covered on bicycles dropped 17% from 2022. Photograph: DesignSensation/Getty Images

People in England are walking record distances, official figures show – but charities have said more needs to be done to get individuals on their feet.

According to government data, the average walking journey increased in length last year, even as most other forms of day-to-day travel continued to lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

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