possible. However, this requires sufficient space on the footway or carriageway which can be challenging where roads are narrow. These proposals can only be delivered with the support of the local community and can be contentious if they involve taking road space away from motorised traffic or parking, even though more people cycling has the potential to reduce congestion and parking stress. 2.4.4 With increased investment in cycling, there must also be a renewed respect and tolerance amongst all road user groups, with particular consideration given towards the most vulnerable users i.e. pedestrians. Getting this message across can be challenging and needs to be achieved through sophisticated campaign work, education and training. 3. Objectives and Action Plan Richmond Cycling Vision To get more people cycling more trial by making cycling easier, safer and more integrated 3.0.1 In order to achieve Richmond’s cycling vision and overcome the issues and challenges outlined in Chapter 2, the following high level objectives are proposed. This chapter then details the actions that are proposed to help achieve each of these objectives in turn. Strategy objectives A Making cycling journeys safer and easier B Developing cycling locally as an everyday option C Promote cycling as a safe, fun and healthy way to get around 3.1 Objective A Making cycling journeys safer and easier – 3.1.1 It to encourage more of Richmond’s residents, employees and visitors to cycle it is important that they feel safe on the borough’s roads and that they can cycle with confidence and ease. Routes should be safe, as direct as possible, continuous, comfortable and easy to navigate. 3.1.2 The graph in Figure 2.5 shows that safety concerns are the most commonly cited barrier to taking up cycling so it is important for the Council to consider how to improve safety and also people’s perception of safety. The Council regularly reviews accident data to review any common trends and to address these accordingly. The latest analysis is included in the Technical Appendices to this strategy (see Appendix 2). The borough has a low rate of cycle casualties compared to other boroughs (see Figure 3.1 - the lighter the colour the lower the rate).
possible. However, this requires sufficient space on the footway or carriageway which can be challenging where roads are narrow. These proposals can only be delivered with the support of the local community and can be contentious if they involve taking road space away from motorised traffic or parking, even though more people cycling has the potential to reduce congestion and parking stress. 2.4.4 With increased investment in cycling, there must also be a renewed respect and tolerance amongst all road user groups, with particular consideration given towards the most vulnerable users i.e. pedestrians. Getting this message across can be challenging and needs to be achieved through sophisticated campaign work, education and training. 3. Objectives and Action Plan Richmond Cycling Vision To get more people cycling more by making cycling easier, safer and more integrated 3.0.1 In order to achieve Richmond’s cycling vision and overcome the issues and challenges outlined in Chapter 2, the following high level objectives are proposed. This chapter then details the actions that are proposed to help achieve each of these objectives in turn. Strategy objectives A Making cycling journeys safer and easier B Developing cycling locally as an everyday option C Promote cycling as a safe, fun and healthy way to get around 3.1 Objective A – Making cycling journeys safer and easier 3.1.1 It to encourage more of Richmond’s residents, employees and visitors to cycle it is important that they feel safe on the borough’s roads and that they can cycle with confidence and ease. Routes should be safe, as direct as possible, continuous, comfortable and easy to navigate. 3.1.2 The graph in Figure 2.5 shows that safety concerns are the most commonly cited barrier to taking up cycling so it is important for the Council to consider how to improve safety and also people’s perception of safety. The Council regularly reviews accident data to review any common trends and to address these accordingly. The latest analysis is included in the Technical Appendices to this strategy (see Appendix 2). The borough has a low rate of cycle casualties compared to other boroughs (see Figure 3.1 - the lighter the colour the lower the rate). trial
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