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Stafford Borough Cycling Working Group

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Aims:

To Increase participation in cycling in Stafford Borough as a means of sustainable, healthy, low carbon travel to work, school and public services and for leisure and utility purposes.

Objectives:

1. Increase participation in cycling to contribute to reducing per-capita CO2 emissions (NI 186)
2. Increase participation in cycling to help tackle health inequalities (NI 8, 56, 175)
3. Raise awareness of the environmental and health benefits of cycling (NI 8, 56, 175)
4. Advocate cycle friendly design and planning and improve the cycle network of Stafford Borough (PPS 6)
5. Promote safer cycling and improve road safety for cyclists (CS 5)
6. Support the Council in implementing its own sustainable travel initiatives and contribute to reducing SBC CO2 emissions (NI 185, 186)
7. Provide a forum for local cyclists and partners to work together and act as a watchdog for maintenance and hazards to cyclists on the Boroughs transport network (NI 6, 7)

Link: CWG Aims and Objectives and Action Plan

Membership:

Stafford Borough Council
Local Cyclists
Staffordshire County Council
Sustrans
CTC (North Staffs DA)
CTC (South Staffs DA)
Stafford Road Club
Balti Bike Club
SCC Sustainable Travel Team
Ramblers' Association
Community Council of Staffordshire
Cannock Chase AONB
Local cycle retailers
South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust
Mid Staffs Mental Health Team
Quest (Social Services)
Stafford Friends of the Earth
CPRE
Transport 2000 Staffs.
Making Space-Options

Projects:

Family Bike Ride
Green Commuters Breakfasts
Local Cycle Maps
Bicycle Recycling Project
Cycle Route Volunteers