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Nottingham’s Cycling Action Plan to 2015

Nottingham’s Cycling Action Plan to 2015. Keith Morgan Transport Strategy Nottingham City Council. Contents. Setting the scene What we need to achieve What we are looking to do How we are going to do it Who needs to be involved. Setting the Scene.

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Nottingham’s Cycling Action Plan to 2015

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  1. Nottingham’s Cycling Action Plan to 2015 Keith Morgan Transport Strategy Nottingham City Council

  2. Contents • Setting the scene • What we need to achieve • What we are looking to do • How we are going to do it • Who needs to be involved

  3. Setting the Scene • A lot has been achieved since the last plan • A significant amount of LTP and external funds have been invested • We are seeing results • Increase in cycling • Levels vary around the City • Monitored sites show 2011 is 15% up on 2010 Going Forward • Manifesto commitment • On road cycling • WPL • LSTF • Parking • Communities • Integration with other major investment

  4. What we need to Achieve • Cycling seen by the majority as a normal and enjoyable transport choice • Respect between all road users • A safe city to cycle in • An increase in secure parking and reduction in theft • Cycling embedded into planning and transport thinking • Higher levels of investment • Joint working between partners • Cycling integrated with other transport modes

  5. Target • We will aim to increase cycling numbers across the City by 50% from 2010 levels by 2015 • Specific targets linked to LSTF and Ucycle

  6. What we are looking to do • Experienced Cyclists • High quality branded network of radial and orbital routes • Work with partners to continue beyond the City boundary • Continue routes safely through junctions • Look to provide cycle routes with priority over side roads • Increase on-road facilities • Secure parking at transport interchanges • Ensure cycling is included in big developments • Work with bus, taxi, and fleet operators to increase awareness of cyclists

  7. What we are looking to do • New/Rediscovering Cyclists • Extend Ucycle within FE and HE sectors • Provide electronic and paper mapping • Programme of 20mph zones • Deliver Community Cycle programme • Improve local facilities and signing • Provide secure parking and bike hire

  8. What we are looking to do • Children • Expand provision of Bikeability and Life Cycle • Provide safety zones around schools Targeted road safety education and cycle related training • Initiate a cycle promotion programme in schools

  9. What we are looking to do • Recreational Cyclists • Continue to improve the Leen paths • Connect to routes outside the City such as the Erewash Valley Trail • Continue to promote and expand the Big Track • Work with Sustrans to examine opportunities to improve NCN6 within the City and beyond

  10. How we are going to do it • Cycle Corridors • Create a list of priority routes • Audit corridor facilities • Cost proposals • Look at impacts on the network for all transport users • Where possible reallocate road space to allow continuous routes • Address pinch points

  11. How we are going to do it • Improve parking reduce theft • Identify locations for secure parking • Expand provision within car parks • Expand provision at Nottingham Station • Ensure integration with Citycard • Provide on street to suit demand • Promotions and campaigns • Joint initiatives with the Policeand Estate Managers

  12. How we are going to do it • Mapping • Provide printed and on line resources • Work with users to improve existing map • Highlight gradients • Provide an on line bikeability layer

  13. How we are going to do it • Safety • Manifesto commitment for 20mph zones • Work with Police to achieve better speed enforcement • Work with Ridewise to improve cycling skills • Campaign to discourage pavement cycling • Work with transport operators to improve awareness of cyclists and facilities

  14. How we are going to do it • In the Neighbourhoods • LSTF community involvement • Audit signing to ensure continuity • To local destinations • To the corridors • To Leisure routes • Ensure convenient parking at key destinations

  15. How we are going to do it • Recreational Cyclists Seek funding opportunities to continue to improve the Leen route • Work with partners and across political boarders to ensure joined up coherent links to leisure routes • Look to expand routes to and from the Big Track

  16. How we are going to do it • Events/Promotional Opportunities • The Big Wheel • Ucycle • Cycle Live • Rural Rides • Olympics • Success of British Cycling Team • Bike Week • In Town Without My Car • Cycle for Health Rides

  17. How we are going to do it • Linking to Other Major Investment • NET • Hub • City Centre/Broad Marsh • A453 • Ring Road • WPL • Housing

  18. How we are going to do it • Partnership Development • Ucycle • GNTP – Business Club • Ridewise – Community Cycling • Framework • Cycle Live supporters • Schools partnership • Health partnership • Crime reduction partnership • Cycle trade

  19. Slogan • Previously – “More people cycling, more safely, more often” • Suggestion “Create a truly cycle friendly City where the majority view cycling as a viable transport choice” • Thoughts/Suggestions Welcome ???

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