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Are Bristol’s streets safe enough for cycling?
With £6m pledged to improve cycling infrastructure in our city, the subject of Bristol’s wheeled community is an increasingly hot topic.
Zoe Banks Gross is a cyclist keen to make active travel in Bristol safer, more inclusive and enjoyable.
She first started cycling when she was little, but paused when she started a family as it took some time to gain confidence riding with a child.
is needed now More than ever
Going on to found East Bristol Kidical Mass family cycling group, she now works as head of partnerships and public affairs for the south of England at Sustrans.
Zoe discusses the joys and pitfalls of walking, wheeling and cycling in Bristol in an episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast:
To read the latest Sustrans’ Walking and Cycling Index, visit here.
Main photo: Betty Woolerton
Read more: Is Bristol a cycle-friendly city?
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