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)

• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • BLACKWELL, R J
• Conference:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS. MUNICIPAL ENGINEER
• Publication Date: 2003-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 19-24
• 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