Leicester's Cycling Revolution: Political Leadership Drives Growth
Leicester, renowned for its thriving cycling culture, has witnessed remarkable growth in cycling year-on-year. The city's success in promoting active travel is largely due to strong political leadership and innovative initiatives.
Leicester's commitment to cycling is evident in its fully permeable city centre and ambitious road space reallocation programme. The city has installed segregated cycle routes and was the first local authority in the UK to introduce pop-up cycle lanes.
The city's partnership manager for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, who has served for 16 years, has played a crucial role in driving these changes. Leicester's Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, and Cabinet Member for Transport, Cllr Adam Clarke, have also been instrumental in pushing this vision forward.
Leicester's approach includes behaviour change interventions and removing roads and car parks to create public space. The annual Ride Leicester festival further encourages cycling, with a two-week-long celebration of the city's cycling culture.
Leicester's dedication to cycling, supported by strong political leadership and innovative initiatives, has led to significant growth in cycling and a more sustainable city. The city's Connecting Leicester programme aims to ensure every citizen has a sustainable way to make any journey within the city.
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