Campaign

New Vision for Cycling

Introduction

CTC's "New Vision for Cycling" (2MB PDF) is a call on Government and local authorities to aim for substantial increase in cycling and reductions in the risk of cycling.

"New Vision for Cycling" provides some headline facts and figures on the economic, health, environmental and other benefits of cycling (n.b. there is also a referenced version available - 55KB Word doc).

It also summarises the key issues to be addressed in any national or local strategy to maximise these benefits:

Commitment to cycling - the public sector must recognise the benefits of cycling and implement policies aimed at increasing levels of cycling.
Cycle friendly planning and design - providing safe, attractive cycling conditions on and off the road network.
Safe drivers and vehicles - creating environments that both are and feel safer through enforced and enhanced traffic law, lower speed limits and better training for all road users.
Joined-up public transport that genuinely welcomes cyclists - allowing access to and from interchanges, cycle parking and adequate space on board public transport vehicles.
Promotion, encouragement and incentives to cycle - promoting cycling positively through workplaces, schools or other organisations, through fiscal incentives to make cycling cheaper.
Better opportunities for recreational and off-road cycling - more cycling routes in rural and urban green spaces must be opened up and promoted.

CTC's 'New Vision for Cycling' (4-page colour PDF)

CTC's 'New Vision for Cycling' (Word version with references)

Recent Campaign Activity

Cycle counter on the Camel Trail, Cornwall (photo CTC, © Dep't for Transport)

EU-wide comparison shows GB has poor cycle use and cyclist safety, but we measure this superbly! Blog

A new EU-wide comparison of cyclists' safety shows that Britain is among the top countries for measuring cycling . Now we need to make much better use of this information to substantially boost cycle use and improve cyclists' safety.

BMA calls for health, not the economy, to drive transport policy

BMA calls for health to drive transport policy Blog

The British Medical Association's hard-hitting new report on Transport and Health calls for traffic restraint, challenging walking and cycling targets, improved provision for walking and cycling, 20mph speed limits, and health sector action to promote active travel. Will the Government take note?

Health journal highlights ‘inactivity pandemic’ Blog

Health journal The Lancet has highlighted a global inactivity “pandemic”, highlighting both the scale of the problem and the evidence of what works to tackle it.

Mike McKillen, Mai-Britt Kristensen and Roger Geffen at Stormont castle

Talking cycling to Northern Ireland’s politicians, planners and the public Blog

Wednesday was one of the most meeting-packed days I can remember, with 2 Ministers, one parliamentary select committee, a presentation to some traffic planners, a visit to a cycle-friendly school and a public meeting all in one day!