Commuting

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Leicester’s Ambitious Cycling Plans

Cyclists in Cambridge will be completely segregated from traffic
This fully segregated cycle lane will follow the River Avon
The plans will transform one of the busiest streets in Manchester
Leicester aims to double the number of everyday cyclists by 2018
The cycle lane is designed to be safe enough for a 12 year old to use
If it goes ahead, the SkyCycle will see cycle lanes above train tracks

Leicester’s Ambitious Cycling Plans

Leicester doesn’t usually feature in a list of the UK’s most cycle-friendly cities – but that might be about to change.

With the aim of doubling the number of everyday cyclists in the city by 2018, Leicester City Council is pushing through plans to improve walking and cycling in the city. A trial removal of a traffic lane on a four-lane gyratory on Welford Road in the city centre is currently underway, and if successful, a two-way track could give cyclists a safe route into town from the south.