Lewisham Council and Cycling

Introduction
Lewisham's Cycling Policies
Facts and Figures
What is Lewisham council doing for cyclists?
Lewisham needs a dedicated cycle officer – now!
Room for improvement
Summary
Contacts

Introduction

This webpage provides information on what Lewisham Council thinks and does about cycling needs in Lewisham, and some facts and figures on spending, numbers of cycle trips in the Borough and future targets. It presents the Council's strategy and commitment to increasing the number of trips made by cycle. It also provides information on what the council currently does for cycling in the borough and compares this with other local boroughs. Lastly, we present some suggestions to the Council for consideration.

As of 2005, implementation of the Cycle strategy (below) has been slow. Serious communication problems exist between council departments, planners and ‘partners' including Lewisham Cyclists. Cycle routes are poorly maintained, consultation is often ignored, few new initiatives are being proposed, and there is little internal monitoring of cycle related issues. There is still no dedicated Cycling Officer in Lewisham. One questions whether the Council is fully embracing its Cycling Strategy, and will ever hope to reach its target to quadruple the number of cycle trips by 2012.  

Lewisham Cyclists would like to see the following changes in Lewisham

• the appointment of a dedicated cycling officer.
• a positive attitude and active approach to cycling within the council.
• increasedfunding for cycle initiatives from TfL and the council.
• improved communication between council departments and with local groups (including Lewisham Cyclists).

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