POOLE Agenda 21

Improved Provision for Cycles in the Conurbation Project

Last year, the Poole/Bournemouth connurbation had the fastest deteriorating average road speed of any city in the UK. Poole LA21 is working to promote the opportunities for better pedestrian, cycling and public transport facilities to assist in reducing road congestion, improve air quality, and a better urban environment.

We are working to both lobby the councils, and to inform the public of what we need to change. The greatest argument is won by people making the effort to get 'on yer bike', and by the public highlighting barriers to cycling.

Poole Cycleways . / . Commuting - Promenade and Wessex Way . / . National Cycleways . / .CLAG - Cycle Liason with Borough of Poole . / . (LA21 Projects)

We have been working with other local groups on possibilities.

the local branch of the CTC (Cycle Touring Club)
East Dorset FOE
Dorset Cyclists Network
Greenlink planning a network of safe routes for all non motorised travellers
Poole Harbour Trails Community Group - for a link right around Poole harbour (incorporating our Poole to Wareham link)

and with the Highways department of the Borough of Poole.

For an area cycle map, please see the links on the Borough of Bournemouth Website at http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/residents/roads/rnm/cycle_routes.asp

Poole borough now run Adult cycle training courses - one to one tuition, local location to suit you. Call the Borough of Poole Cycling officer on 01202 262066 for details.

If you would like to contribute to discussions, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To find out more about any of our projects, contact PA21 volunteers

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