Cycling Proposals in the Big Plan

Take the actions needed to make Leighton Buzzard and Linslade a cycle-friendly town, where

a higher proportion of journeys are made by bicycle, particularly journeys to work and school
cyclists enjoy safe, direct and attractive conditions
the positive role of cycling is promoted as a healthy activity as well as a practicable alternative to the private car

secure the completion of Sustrans National Cycle Route 6 through the town
create designated routes to neighbouring villages using quiet roads, cycle paths and provision for cyclists on busier roads
create fast, direct and continuous cycle routes to the railway station and the town centre from all parts of the town
create new cycle and pedestrian routes across the River Ouzel, canal and the Clipstone Brook, providing short cuts and bypasses to avoid busy main roads and junctions
complete the development of the ‘Safer Routes to School’ cycling network
convert selected pedestrian only paths on housing developments to shared use, providing short cuts and strategic links within the network

secure new traffic calming measures alongside the phased implementation of a 20 mph speed limit
secure a reduction in speed limits on single carriageway country roads in the vicinity of the town and between town and neighbouring villages
secure the designation of single track lanes in the vicinity of the town and between town and neighbouring villages as ‘quiet lanes’ with a maximum 20mph speed limit

create routes to encourage leisure cycling, such as routes to pubs, parks and countryside sites
establish a number of ‘technical’ sites for mountain biking/BMX around the edge of town
create off-road (unsurfaced) mountain biking trail routes, linking ‘technical’ sites where possible

support the Cycle Forum and cycling strategy
promote through the Cycle Forum a programme of consultation with local cyclists and non-cyclists
secure cycle training for all, giving priority to school children
promote travel plans for schools, businesses and individuals
improve signage of the cycle network and routes suitable/recommended for cyclists
produce a map of local cycle routes
install information boards at key locations such as the railway station, canal towpath and town centre
increase understanding of the needs of cyclists among local authority staff and councillors
increase monitoring of cycling and vehicle traffic level

secure better facilities for cyclists at the railway station, including greater parking provisions and platform lifts
promote provision of bike racks on buses
set up a ‘park and cycle’ bike hire scheme on the edge of town

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