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Bristol needs a ‘comprehensive’ network of protected cycle lanes
A petition started by the chair of Bristol Cycling Campaign hopes to make Bristol a place where everyone feels safe to cycle.
Ian Pond is calling for the city council to complete and publish an updated plan that he hopes will “include the creation of a comprehensive network of protected cycle lanes connecting all parts of the city”.
He also says that all existing cycle lanes must not be removed.
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A cycle lane on Cheltenham Road close to its junction with Ashley Road has recently been removed, with the city council also planning to remove another cycle lane on Whiteladies Road.
Pond wants all cycle lanes in the city to be upgraded to current national standards and made continuous, “so that they are inclusive, accessible and safe for use by young people and adults”.
An estimated 2,000 people (and several dogs) took part in Sunday’s Big Ride For Safer Cycling – photo: Martin Booth
He added: “The Delivery Plan should include a strategic citywide approach to secure cycle parking both in residential areas (cycle hangars) and at transportation hubs and destinations to contain the rampant bike theft that is occurring.
“Additionally, it should include schemes to increase cycling participation like cycle training, safe cycle routes to schools (and) a cycle loan program.
“Currently there is no plan for cycling despite the 2019 Bristol Transport Strategy committing to the production of an updated Cycling Strategy.”
If Pond’s petition receives more than 3,500 signatures, councillors will debate the issue in a full council meeting.
To sign the petition, visit democracy.bristol.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=255
Main photo: Martin Booth
Read more:
- Hundreds of people very politely demand safer cycling
- ‘How can removing a cycle lane ever be justified?’
- The multi-million pound plans designed to improve cycling and walking in Bristol
- Photo of Bristol’s sub-standard cycling infrastructure goes viral
- New cycle lane is an ‘unsafe bodge’
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