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#ChooseCycling for essential travel
Did you know, this week is National Bike Week (6-14 June)? During this week we are highlighting ways to encourage and support riding by bike for essential travel, like commuting to work.
With many businesses opening for the first time in months, we are starting to make more journeys as we return to work. With this in mind, now could be the time to make a change to the way you travel. If you were a regular user of public transport before lockdown, cycling could be an alternative option to ensure you are socially distanced from others during your journey and it will help ease the demand on buses and trains.
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Commute Smart Videos
British Cycling have launched a range of handy videos as part of their #choosecycling campaign to support those who want to start commuting by bike. All areas are covered, from the basics of riding, to performing a bike check, planning your route and negotiating junctions.
Ride Local
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During Bike Week 2020 many are challenging themselves to #7daysofcycling and discovering the fun and benefits to cycling. |
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If you're a bit out of practice when it comes to riding on two wheels, why not start small, ride locally and involve the whole family? British Cycling has launched Let's Ride Local, a website filled with cycle routes, tips for riding with children and riding responsibly.
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Suggest improvements for better social distancing and safer journeys by bike
There are a number of changes that have been proposed across the district to support people to ride their bikes to work, as well as to facilitate social distancing. They include:
- The installation of cycle lanes, protected by barriers, in to and out of Bradford city centre along with other supportive active travel and cycle measures around the district;
- A reduction in speed limits on key routes where this will support cycle friendly infrastructure;
- Increased secure cycle parking in council owned car parks and at other hubs around the district;
- The closure of part of Hall Ings in the city centre to motor vehicles except buses, taxis and those accessing the NCP car park
These suggestions have been put forward by the Council after consulting with ward members, the general public, cycling group members and Clean Air Bradford. If approval is received the measures will be funded through Government monies to implement measures that will facilitate social distancing, as well as make it easier for people to cycle and walk.
If you have an idea as to what could be done to support cycling in the district you can submit your idea through the Bradford Council web portal
Photo Credit: Joolze Dymond, Cycling UK
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Bradford Shipley Route Improvement Scheme
Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are running a preliminary consultation on proposed changes to the A650 Manningham Lane as part of the Bradford Shipley Route Improvement Scheme.
The proposals feature new traffic calming measures, a 20mph zone, safer segregated cycle lanes, improved pedestrian crossings and camera parking enforcement to prevent illegal vehicles parking on the pavement.
Opinions and views are sought on this consultation (phase 2A) of the proposed improvements.
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Do you need help or support?
 If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000.
We can help by:
- picking up shopping
- delivering a food parcel to eligible people
- ringing for a friendly chat
- problem solving
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Are you concerned about someone's safety?
If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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