New cycle-commuting article

We’ve added a new article to help people get started with cycle-commuting. You can see it here.

It draws on experience of cycle-commuters based on Hayling Island and incorporates feedback we’ve received via our cycle-commuting survey. Thank you to everyone who responded. If you would like to contribute to the survey, it’s not too late – we are interested in your views.

The politics of cycle infrastructure

Why is building cycle paths so hard? We’ve had some successes

  • A really good northern section of the Billy Trail
  • A good path from the Billy Trail to Saltmarsh Lane
  • A moderate path from St Mary’s Church to Manor Rd
  • A passable path along the sea front to Eastoke
  • A poor route to Mill Rythe School from Mengham
  • The Langbrook Link from Langstone to Tesco & beyond

But we’re no nearer to

  • A safe, direct route from Mengham to the bridge (see Haylink)
  • A cycle path across Legion Field
  • Good, safe routes to our Hayling schools
  • A safe cycle route to the Hayling Ferry

So who’s responsible? What’s stopping us?
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