About this blog
Hello, I'm Roger Symonds and I have created this blog to highlight local and wider cycling issues. Given the incredible interest and increase in cycling we must not miss this opportunity to provide the the infrastructure that gets even more people out on bikes in a safer environment.
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Will the contra flow ever be completed?
A contra flow for cyclists was begun in Cheap Street and Westgate Street months ago, but the Cheap street section is still not complete. My information is that the job was given to Atkins, the Council’s highways contractor and that … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling around Bath
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Government funding for cycling announced
Today the Government announced more cash to improve cycling. Welcome though this extra investment is for cycling, it smacks of being an afterthought and is only for some places in the UK. Where is the long term vision and overall … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling policy and politics
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20 mph Speed Limits
Three months ago I wrote an article for the Local Government Association’s weekly magazine “First” in a section called “Last Word”, about 20 mph speed limits. Implementing 20 mph speed limits is one of the 10 commitments in the Times … Continue reading
Posted in Roger's opinions
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Welcome to my new website
Hello. I’m Roger Symonds and this is my new cycling blog.
Posted in Roger's opinions
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