Cycleways
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@ken2leam
The voice for Cycling and Cyclists in Kenilworth, Leamington and Warwick. Campaigning for better cycle infrastructure
Physical barriers make it harder for many people to use the #NationalCycleNetwork and can prevent access altogether❌ Find out how we're working with local authorities across the UK to remove restrictive barriers and ensure routes are more accessible👇 sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/polic…
In a car-obligatory society, teens rely on parents to chauffeur them to and from sports; counting down the days until they can drive themselves. In a car-optional one, they’ve already been navigating their city for years; moving safely, happily, and healthily with their friends.
We recently worked with @NatForestCo to redesign and remove 8 barriers along their circular route and recreational green space ‘Conkers circuit’ to create more accessible routes for all to use! Look at the before and after photos below. What a difference!
Southwark council has a new transport strategy: * Benches every 100m * Water fountains * Street furniture in carriageways * 2.4m pavements, 4m in busy areas * Crossings on desire lines * Parking-free junctions * More cycle hire & motorbike parking moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/documents/s115…
With 58% of all trips nationally made by bike, teenagers are among the biggest beneficiaries of Dutch infrastructure. From a young age, they enjoy the freedom of a driver’s license; without the added stress, cost and danger. The scene outside our son’s high school this morning.
