1. Encouraging Cycling in Greater Nottingham: where are we and some pointers for the future Dr Jo Cleary Sustainable Transport Consultant

2. Background Nottingham has a strong historical association with cycling: manufacture, leisure, utility. Has been at the forefront of pioneering initiatives to promote sustainable transport. Feeling that, in recent years, cycling improvements haven’t kept pace with measures to facilitate other modes. Willingness to review and learn from emerging best practice elsewhere.

3. Summary of tasks Review of relevant background literature and resources (hard copy and web based). Consultation with a range of interested / knowledgeable individuals (City, County, RideWise, Ucycle, Pedals, other cycle users). A tour of the city by bicycle. Reference to background knowledge (of Nottingham and elsewhere).

4. Key topics Dedicated cycle infrastructure (routes) Signage and way-finding Interface with public transport Soft measures, including Citycard cycle facilities

5. Infrastructure: age of centrepieces?

6. Infrastructure: rectifying poor design

7. Infrastructure: what it was like before

8. Infrastructure design: consistency?

9. Infrastructure: reallocation of road space

10. Invisible infrastructure

11. And not so invisible!

12. Infrastructure: directness

13. Infrastructure: routes for utility…

14. …or leisure?

15. Way finding: victim of de-cluttering?

16. Way finding: need not be obtrusive

17. Way finding: inconsistencies between map and ground

18. Way finding: city centre confusions

19. Way finding: city centre access

20. Public transport: stunning strides in levels of provision

21. Public transport: bikes and buses

22. Public transport: bikes and trams

23. Public transport: bikes and trams (details)

24. Public transport: bikes and trams (future plans)

25. How Queens Walk looked before

26. Public transport: cycle hubs

28. Soft measures: Citycard cycle hire

29. Soft measures: TiC support

30. Soft measures: partnership working

31. Strengths and opportunities Multiple organisations and individuals with wide and valuable knowledge and enthusiasm. Strong high level political support. Other sustainable modes well catered for. Growing popularity of cycling. Big bang for your buck with investment in cycling. Potential funding, particularly for the innovative and ambitious.

32. Challenges

33. Recommendations: be bold

34. Recommendations: invest in quality

35. Recommendations: create a cohesive and legible network

36. Recommendations: integrate really well with other modes

37. Recommendations: challenge taboos

38. Useful references London Cycling Design Standards (updated) LTN 2/08 Cycle Infrastructure Design Sustrans’ Technical Guidelines (plus Inspiring Infrastructure) CTC (Cycle-friendly design and planning) Cycling England archive (Design Checklist) Manual for Streets (1 and 2) Manchester Cycling Design Guidance and Standards

39. Thank you! jo.cleary@clearystevens.co.uk Cleary Stevens Consulting 015395 30134