Tag: Birmingham Cycle Revolution
Organisations rewarded for cycling and walking efforts
Schools, colleges and businesses across the West Midlands have received recognition as being some of the most bike and pedestrian-friendly places in the region. Eleven employers and nine educational establishments were awarded Top Cycling and Walking Location status for making it easier for staff or students to travel on foot or two wheels at a ceremony […]
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
Report on city’s attitudes to cycling is published
Over three quarters (77 per cent) of people questioned in Birmingham want their council and the Government to invest more in cycling
Come on Birmingham: Let’s get physical
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Paulette Hamilton makes the case for Brummies to be more physically active.
Birmingham Cycle Revolution Bike Week showcase
Birmingham Cycle Revolution (BCR) is celebrating the return of National Bike Week from June 13 to 21 with an entire week of pedal powered fun. Bike Week is an annual, nation-wide opportunity for organisations to promote cycling and show how easily it can become part of everyday life. The dedicated week aims to get people […]
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