Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today appointed Bristol as the UK’s first official Cycling City, and announced a further 11 Cycling Demonstration Towns across England. Bristol and the 11 towns have succeeded in winning a share of the record £100m investment package to pioneer innovative ways to increase cycling in their areas. Proposals include improving cycling infrastructure such as dedicated cycle lanes, increasing bike parking provision and cycle training and promoting the benefits of cycling. Today’s announcement aims to encourage 2.5 million more adults and children to take up cycling, improve their fitness and beat the traffic.

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19 June 2008
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