Cycling

Case Study – Buckinghamshire

In 2001, Bucks County Council launched a package of measures, which included the promotion of cycling, collectively called “Travel Choice”. They have provided two new, locked, CCTV surveyed cycle parking stores, with 2 showers and 60 lockers. Staff are entitled to discounts at a local bike shop, which also offers a repair service, and the Council is affiliated to the Cyclists Touring Club so all staff can get free bike insurance. Cycle mileage allowances of 12p per mile are offered and two pool bikes were introduced in September 2001. There are free summer road safety and maintenance courses which staff can attend, a bike loan scheme and interest free loans of up to £1000 are available for bike purchase. Initial costs for set-up were £12,000, with annual running costs amounting to £15,000.

Lancaster district has a good network of existing cycle paths, which are part of the National Cycle Network. Routes include Millennium Park, Millennium Bridge, and disused railway lines between Lancaster and Morecambe, and along Caton Road. In July 2001 around 450 cycles per day used the Lancaster to Morecambe link, making it the second best used route in the district (Lancaster City Council). However, there are still a number of gaps!

Heysham

New route is required from Salt Ayre Cycle Path along the Lune to Mossgate. There are possible links to Middleton, Overton and Heysham Port. Funding could be sought from ERDF, the Rural Enterprise Scheme and through Landfill Tax Credits
 

University

A new branch of the University path which avoids the congested and hilly section along Bowerham Road by a new link from Barton Road to Dale Street. Contributions could be sought from Lancaster University, Lancaster City Council, County via the LTP
 

Lancaster City Centre

Implement Lancaster’s Inner Cycle Ring with links to Moor Lane and Castle, Church Street and the Bus Station, Edward Street and Lune Riverside. Improvements to the cycle parking and the signage are needed. Possible funding via Europe
 

Employers encouraged to provide covered storage sites at place of work

BOOOST tax exemption for employers to purchase bikes for employees

Promoting Cyclepoint and Budgie Bikes to extend range of services

All buses equipped to carry bikes (estimated cost £400k – J. Whitelegg)

Cycle paths with clear signposts, CCTV safety, and patrols along route

LCC to access up to £750k for cycle routes from EDZ / ERDF

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