Archive for the ‘Scheme of the month’ Category
In partnership with four local authorities, Life Cycle UK runs ‘Take a Stand’. The scheme offers two free Sheffield cycle parking stands to small businesses, not for profit organisations and community groups. The recipient is responsible for installing them on their own premises in a location agreed with Life Cycle. (more…)
Posted in Scheme of the month on 1st June 2007
Cycle Trailer Tryout Scheme
People may give up cycling when they have young children. However trailers allow parents to cycle easily with up to 2 children and carry luggage. (more…)
Posted in Scheme of the month on 1st May 2007
A partnership between Bolton PCT, Bolton MBC and Cycling Projects has developed over the last few years with an overall aim to offer cycling to those members of the community who are returning from ill health or are currently living an inactive lifestyle. (more…)
Posted in Scheme of the month on 2nd April 2007
The Newland Avenue Mixed Priority Route Project in Hull is part of a national initiative to improve road safety on busy urban shopping streets. The scheme is one of ten DfT best practice demonstration projects and was designed to provide a safer and more attractive street environment with more space for pedestrians. (more…)
Posted in Scheme of the month on 1st March 2007
The Sunseeker International Cycle to Work Scheme has proved a huge success, with 520 orders for bikes being placed over the three weeks the scheme ran for. Thanks to the tax relief provided under the Government scheme, and price negotiations direct with Giant, savings of up to 60% have been enjoyed on the usual list price of the bikes. (more…)
Posted in Scheme of the month on 1st February 2007