Nottingham is one of 11 local authority areas chosen to be part of the trial
The government said it wanted people to access places where they could exercise and feel safe
The city is one of 11 local authority areas chosen to be part of the trial by the Department for Transport . Nottingham has been given £1.5m for a variety of schemes including led rides for people with visual impairment, cycle repair and maintenance, cycle buddy schemes, adult cycle training, women's cycle support packages, led walks and walking buddy schemes.
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