Cycle lanes

To encourage more people to cycle to improve general health and wellbeing. This will have the added benefits of reducing congestion on local roads. In order to do this I would like to see more investment in converting wide pavements in to pedestrian and cycle lanes. Improvements to existing cycle lanes (there are not many in and around Dorchester for example), many are overgrown with bushes/brambles which can be hazardous. The introduction of new cycle lanes should be a priority on congested roads. New housing developments should have cycle lanes included as part of mandatory planning.

 

Why the contribution is important

Improved health and wellbeing leads to less pressure on local health services.

Reduces use of vehicles on already congested roads.

Appeals to active people who are looking to move into Dorset.

Adds value to local economies. 

by Sunflowers345 on August 14, 2024 at 10:16AM

Current Rating

Average rating: 3.2
Based on: 5 votes

Comments

  • Posted by MandyMoo August 19, 2024 at 13:11

    I have stopped cycling because I feel the local roads are too dangerous. I would definitely use my bike more (rather than my car for local journeys) if there were more cycle lanes.

  • Posted by Dave118 August 21, 2024 at 09:28

    Getting to the new cycle lanes is dangerous, the roads and paths all need repairing or resurfacing as over the last 10 years it has been left to deteriorate and not upkept. Poorly patched when anything is done. Yes good to have new paths and parts of the road resurfaced, wonder when both sides of the roads will be finished as looks unkept and rough in places. The roads all need work and not just shoving in a few long cycle lanes and half the road is left rough. Finish the job properly and not half job as we seem to be getting as you walk and drive both sides of the roads............................

  • Posted by Ohm46 August 22, 2024 at 09:52

    Cycling should be encouraged, both for the health of the population and for the environment.
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