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New Cycling City website launched

Greater Bristol's Cycling City project has funded a new website - www.betterbybike.info - for the regions of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North Somerset. The site is packed full of information to get people on their bikes and cycling regularly - from maps and downloadable advice sheets to the latest news about cycling in and around Bristol. Plus there's a section devoted to the Cycling City work taking place as part of Bristol and South Gloucestershire's Cycling City project. The site is now the best place to go for the most up to date information about cycling city projects.

Solar Powered LED Lights Trial

As part of the Cycling City initiative a number of solar powered LED lights are being trialed on the recently opened Northern Link Phase 1 St Werburghs Path. This type of lighting is particularly useful in ecologically sensitive areas where lamp columns are not suitable .

Video demonstrating the new lights on the path.

Possible sites for contra-flow and pinch-point works

Cycling City includes a project to tackle twenty pinch points, contra-flows or other barriers to cycling. Possible scheme suggestions have been gathered from all available sources, including the 'Bristol Streets' website, the Cycle Forum, stakeholders and individuals. These have been included on a list and ranked in priority order and approximately the first 20 (depending on total budget) will proceed as part of Cycling City.

New schemes will be added to the list as they are suggested and then discussed as soon as possible at Forum to decide on their merit and given a ranking. The schemes have been given an initial ranking that will be open for discussion and alteration at Forum on 30 July 2009 and each subsequent Forum. Our intention is to update the list regularly to reflect the changes made at Forum and to act as a record of problems identified and progress made beyond the lifetime of Cycling City. However, there will be limited scope for change among the top twenty after July Forum.

Please direct any comments or suggestions in relation to the schemes list to John Richfield john.richfield@bristol.gov.uk Te. 0117 903 6692.

Proposed infrastructure schemes in Bristol

As part of the Cycling City project we have 29 schemes in development to improve the infrastructure for cyclists for the Bristol City Council area. Each of these have a short summary in pdf format - the download links are below. The intention of theses summaries is to keep you informed as to what the proposals for each project are. If you have questions or comments we will be addressing these through our Stakeholder panel, and also in a planned way at our regular bike forum meetings. This is (or is not) a complete list and as further detail is available this will be uploaded when it is ready.

Promoting Cycling to School - Free Information Pack

A new information pack is available for anyone interested in promoting cycling to school and accessing support or resources. There are currently ten information sheets covering a range of ideas, resources and support. Please download the information pack or visit the school travel plans webpage for further information.

Cycle to School Grants - Cycle Parking and Cycle Initiatives

Bristol City Council's 2009 Wheels and Heels Grant has two two new grants to encourge schools to promote and enable cycling to school. They are available to Bristol schools that meet the necessary criteria.

Please download an application form or visit the school travel plan webpage for further information.

Find out the latest news for Cycling in Bristol

Can you provide professional cycling services? - Press Release issued 11 March 2009
Webcast - Cycling City update as discussed by the Sustainable Travel Select Committee.
News update issued 23 September 2008

Executive Stakeholder Panel

Cycling City Stakeholder Group

A meeting of the Cycling City Wider Stakeholder Group took place on Wednesday, 8th October at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Horfield. Download the minutes and attendees' suggestions from the links below:

Neighbourhood Partnerships

The Cycling City Team are attending Neighbourhood Partnership meetings. Download the newsletters produced:

If you are interested and would like to be kept informed on what's going on, please e-mail your contact details to cycling.city@bristol.gov.uk

With rising fuel prices and growing congestion, cycling is also a good way of keeping fit and healthy. The new initiatives that will be introduced through Cycling City status will play a key role in providing healthier communities throughout Bristol.

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