Elmbridge Cycling Strategy
Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. H G. Wells Cllr Margaret Hicks, who represents Hersham at Surrey and is also the chair of Surrey Elmbridge Local Committee, has been keen to develop strategies in a number of areas under her purview. This is all to the good in my opinion - it aids joined up thinking for one. Margaret has already begun on a parking strategy and now it is the turn for the committee to develop a joint Surrey/Elmbridge strategy for cycling in the borough. Vision An Elmbridge of physically, mentally and spiritually healthy people of all ages enjoying fresh air and a high quality of life. Mission To enable all the people of Elmbridge - who wish to do so - to cycle safely. Strategy
- Utilitarian. We focus on a person’s ability to cycle from home to the key places that make their life work: their school or workplace, their station, their town centre. Therefore routes to these places are dealt with first.
- Network based. We understand that the benefits are far greater if networks are created
- Inclusive. We bring as many agencies, organisations and groups and people together to compound the benefits and spread the message.
- Incremental. Although we have a clear and ambitious vision we know that many small steps made by many people eases the journey
- Anticipatory. We take advantage of possible opportunities that might arise by anticipating requirements before they occur
- Communicative. We engage with everyone and keep them informed
- Sustainable. We strive to be socially and environmentally sustainable in everything that we do.