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Prepared by Transport Consultancy, Systra, on behalf of the Cycle Rail Working group (CRWG) and administered by Sustrans, the new Cycle-rail toolkit 3 was released on the 28th June 2023 and is designed to provide train and station operators with structured guidance on how to encourage more people to combine cycling with rail travel. The new guidance was launched in Westminster by Minister of State for Transport Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, Network Rail’s Chair Rt Hon Lord Peter Hendy CBE and representatives from Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT), Chiltern Railways and Active Travel England. The updated ‘Cycle-Rail Toolkit 3’ offers best practice advise to station owners, Train Operating Companies, local authorities, partners and other scheme promoters such as community rail...

Cities around the world are increasingly embracing cycling as a key part of their transportation infrastructure, and this shift is bringing about significant environmental, economic, and social changes. As urban populations grow and cities become more congested, cycling is proving to be a sustainable, cost-effective, and inclusive mode of transportation. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of cycling and how it’s reshaping the way we live in cities. 1. Environmental Benefits of Cycling Cities are facing significant environmental challenges, from rising pollution levels to climate change. Cycling offers a simple, efficient, and eco-friendly solution to reduce the carbon footprint of urban areas. Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Cycling produces zero emissions, helping to lower the overall carbon footprint of cities. By...

Secure, convenient and cost-effective, one cycle hub can accommodate an entire residential neighbourhood of bikes with just one cycle hub design. From as little as four bikes all the way up to several hundred, a cycle hub can offer significant cost savings of up to 30% in comparison to purchasing individual cycle lockers. One of the key restraints for neighbourhoods across towns and cities is the lack of available space, especially where secure cycle parking is concerned. Instead of numerous cycle lockers installed throughout an estate, just one sleek and compact cycle hub can provide a whole neighbourhood with secure universal cycle parking to meet a whole range of different bicycle designs - from traditional bikes and e-Bikes, to adaptive bikes,...

The UK Government, in collaboration with Active Travel England (ATE), has recently announced a significant new initiative designed to make walking and cycling more accessible across England. The £291m fund aims to improve infrastructure and provide better facilities for those who choose greener, healthier modes of transport. This funding will primarily be directed towards local councils, providing them with the resources needed to enhance cycling and walking facilities in communities nationwide. The purpose of the new funding is to assist local authorities to implement measures to create a safer environment for everybody, by reducing vehicular traffic and encouraging the use of cycling and walking as an alternative mode of transport. The longer term aim of the funding is to provide significant...