Programme review

Graham Titchener

A review of the results of the Cycling City York programme by programme manager, Graham Titchener:

"Well, in no uncertain terms a lot has been achieved, and for those that have been living in York over these last three years, the sight of more cyclists on the road is a clear measure as to what this programme has helped to achieve. Of course there have been other factors to consider such as fuel costs and the recession. Whether you like cyclists or not, if you see one around, chances are that represents one less car on the road. And, if you choose, or have to drive to your destination you may be getting there that bit quicker. Of course, if you aren't, then perhaps you should consider leaving the car at home when it is not necessary and either 'walk it', 'bike it', or 'bus it'. You could even 'share it' (your car that is) and find new ways to save money and keep you fitter as well as reducing your impact on the environment.

As the Cycling City York programme has now officially ended, we will build upon what has been accomplished and keep up the momentum as much as possible, but also broaden the focus out to bus service improvements, walking, car sharing, cycling and, importantly, engagement with education centres and businesses. This will see us continue to work with schools and employers to reduce the number of people driving to school to drop their children off and then driving into work, when they live and working in York itself. This, of course, poses a safety risk outside of schools with parents dropping their kids off, both to the children and those walking or cycling by, significantly adding to the problem of congestion and the knock-on effects of pollution.

Using the Department for Transport's Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF), if York is successful in its bid this year, these measures and projects will be implemented and taken forward in the future. All of us working together will help to create a better York to live and work in.

Finally, and most importantly, Cycling City York has been a partnership and a community-led programme, showing that we all have a responsibility to do our bit and be aware of the consequences of our choices, both for yourself, your loved ones, others around you and indeed future generations."

Graham Titchener, June 2011.

For more information on the results of the Cycling City York programme, please contact Graham on 01904 551495 or Contact us

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