{"id":20823,"date":"2017-02-15T23:30:39","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T23:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=20823"},"modified":"2017-02-15T23:30:39","modified_gmt":"2017-02-15T23:30:39","slug":"5-reasons-why-even-non-bikers-should-attend-the-upcoming-cycling-strategy-consultations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/sport-health\/5-reasons-why-even-non-bikers-should-attend-the-upcoming-cycling-strategy-consultations","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons why non-bikers should attend the cycling strategy consultations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The City Council recently\u00a0set out its\u00a010-year cycling vision in the new strategy and proposed steps\u00a0to structure\u00a0Cardiff into a more bicycle-friendly capital. Before the plan is put into action, the committee is now consulting the public.<\/h2>\n

Cardiff City Council is hosting three public drop-in sessions for every Cardiffian to express their views on the new cycling strategy report<\/a> released last month.<\/p>\n

The strategy took\u00a0aspects of cycling, such as\u00a0infrastructure and network, into account and developed initial plans to overcome challenges posed by shifting transport mode from motor vehicles to bicycles.<\/p>\n

The council is looking for feedback from everyone to improve their proposal.<\/p>\n

“For us all to make this happen it will require continued positive lobbying and awareness raising,” said Caro Wild<\/a>, Labour Councillor for Riverside, “So there\u2019s lots you can do to get involved, speak to people, join in with consultations and events.”<\/p>\n

The first consultation session was held on Feb 7. The next will be held on Feb 23, 6pm-8pm, in City Hall Room C<\/a> and the\u00a0final one on March 11, 10.30am-3pm, in The Old Library<\/a> and The Hayes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The meetings have been promoted by the council and other groups via multiple channels, such as on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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Have your say on our cycling strategy at a series of public drop in sessions. Find out morehttps:\/\/t.co\/WOmEtYTktn<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WZBhvc2mea<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 City of Cardiff (@cardiffcouncil) February 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cardiff Cycling Strategy open for public consultation! Add your views on 10-year cycling strategy by visiting the @cardiffcouncil<\/a> website. pic.twitter.com\/uSzlbamuux<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BikeWalkScoot (@BikeWalkScoot) February 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Below is our take on five reasons why everyone should make time for this.<\/p>\n

1. No one knows this\u00a0better than you do.<\/h3>\n

\u201cWe want to work with the public to find out their priorities so we can deliver cycling routes which will be used,\u201d said Cllr Ramesh Patel, Cabinet Member for Planning. As bicyclers, you know best where you want the new routes to lead you\u00a0to.\u00a0<\/span>From the City Centre to the Bay and the new development sites to core spots, the council is outlining networks\u00a0stretching across the city. This is a great opportunity to express your views on the new design to suit your\u00a0convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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