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Saturday, 07 March 2020

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• £10m cycling investment helps people swap four wheels for twoAs a part of Highways England’s Cycle, Safety and Integration Designated Funds programme, 19 cycling schemes have been constructed in the region since 2015 while a further 11 are expected to be completed by the end of March 2020. To motivate people to swap four wheels for two, Highways England has worked to provide smoother cycle paths, safer crossings and better signage to connect the cycle network that criss-crosses the region, linking villages, towns and cities. Highways England Regional Director, Martin Fellows, said:
• TfL launches campaign to support women into cyclingTransport for London (TfL) is marking International Women’s Day by launching a campaign to encourage more women to take up cycling. The Cycle Your City campaign will run throughout 2020 with a series of workshops and events and a programme of activity will be announced in May. Women are underrepresented among Londoners who cycle. Although three quarters of women in London know how to ride a bike, only 13 per cent currently cycle*. Through the Cycle Your City campaign, TfL will work with a diverse group of women and organisations to build an in-depth picture of women’s experiences ...