Every year an estimated five million people use the National Cycle Network. These trips save the UK economy over £550m each year by reducing levels of obesity; of this £75m is saved from the NHS budget. Xavier BriceCEO, Sustrans (the guardian of the National Cycle Network)• You quote the transport secretary, Chris Grayling: “We need to expand [the rail network] to unlock jobs and housing growth across the country”. This implies that a decision by a Tory government locked up jobs and housing growth for 50 years or so. David MurrayWallington, Surrey• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian December 04, 2017 18:45 UTC