Tag: bikes
Birmingham Cycle Revolution update – January 2016
Work has started on the on-road improvements being delivered as part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution scheme with the aim of making cycling an everyday way to travel in the city
Further canal improvements due for cyclists
A £3million programme of work to further improve cycle routes along canals in Birmingham are set for approval by Cabinet on November 17
Making it easier to cycle as a commuter
Cllr Lisa Trickett, Cabinet Member for Sustainability, blogs on the success of the Top Cycle Location project, as the first phase of the scheme is completed… Much has said and written about the Birmingham Cycle Revolution scheme since the city council landed its first grant from central government in 2013. Those that are aware of […]
On-road cycle revolution set to begin
A series of schemes to improve cycling along main city routes and quieter “parallel” routes have been approved by Birmingham City Council
Response to government cuts to cycle funding
Following government announcements that potentially affect cycling schemes, a response has been made by Cllr Lisa Trickett, Cabinet Member for Sustainability
Rush Hour Challenge comes to Birmingham
On June 3, Birmingham City Council, together with delivery partners Sustrans and Centro, took part in a countywide Rush Hour Challenge
Cycling improvements for parks and canals proposed
Improvements to cycle paths along canals and through parks worth £3million is set for approval by Birmingham City Council on May 18
Children get on two wheels thanks to firm
75 children from Birmingham are receiving a two-wheeled surprise after Kwik Fit donated bicycles to pupils at 10 schools
Cycle revolution set for fresh £30million boost
Plans worth 30million to accelerate the Birmingham Cycle Revolution (BCR) have been endorsed by the Department for Transport after the city council’s ambitious plans impressed government ministers. The council has been awarded a further 22.1million from the DfT’s Cycle City Ambition Grant scheme, which will be topped up by £7.9million of locally-sourced funding. Covering the […]