A REVIEW OF THE UK CYCLE NETWORK
There are hundreds of thousands of new bikes sold in the UK every year but until recently the number of people cycling has fallen every year for the last 20 years. This paper explores some of the reasons for this decline in use and reviews the role of the National Cycle Network in trying to reverse the trend. The provision of funding and the maintenance requirements of cycle routes are also explored. (A)
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Corporate Authors:
Thomas Telford Limited
London, United Kingdom -
Authors:
- BLACKWELL, R J
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 2003-3
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 19-24
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Serial:
- Volume: 156
- Issue Number: ME1
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bicycles; Bikeways; Construction; Cyclists; Financing; Local government agencies; Maintenance; Policy
- Uncontrolled Terms: Use
- Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
- ITRD Terms: 1211: Bicycle; 3655: Construction; 2722: Cycle track; 1742: Cyclist; 244: Financing; 192: Local authority; 3847: Maintenance; 173: Policy; 8119: United Kingdom; 9084: Use
- Subject Areas: Construction; Maintenance and Preservation; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Policy; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00961308
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
- Files: ITRD, ATRI
- Created Date: Aug 13 2003 12:00AM