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22 December 2005 Royal Parks put bike paths to the test! The Royal Parks Cycling representatives from across London are meeting on Thursday 22 December 2005, to discuss how The Royal Parks cycle paths can be improved to meet the growing needs of the capital's commuters. But, the meeting won't take place in the board room. Instead, Royal Parks CEO, Mark Camley, will be leading the group on a morning ride through Hyde Park, Green Park, Kensington Gardens and the Regents' Park - where, the Olympics road race event will take place in 2012. Mr Camley said Thursday's ride would provide an "invaluable opportunity" for the Royal Parks to look at existing cycle paths, consider the need for additional cycle paths and identify priority areas for improvement, with key policy makers. "With more commuters looking for alternatives to the car or public transport, now is the right time to look at the routes that go through the parks, whether they are in the right place and whether there needs to be more." We also have to think carefully about the wants and needs of cyclists and those of other park users," Mr Camley said. "The best way to understand the concerns of cyclists and other park users is by cycling through the parks and seeing the issues first hand. That is why we are all getting on our bikes today rather than being stuck behind a boardroom table." Mr Camley said. Patricia Brown, Chief Executive of Central London Partnership, said that the ride also provided an excellent opportunity to discuss cycling in the capital and explore the opportunities of forming a partnership on cycling issues. "Cycling is becoming the transport mode of choice for more and more Londoners. In this context it is essential that the Royal Parks, which are a critical component of a coherent cycle network in the capital, are able to balance the needs of cyclists with those of other park users. Our ride today brings together those with the know-how to conceptualise routes that are both attractive to cyclists and safe for other people enjoying the parks." Source: The Royal Parks For further information contact: The Royal Parks Press Office T: 0300 061 2128 M: 07880 850 411 E: pthomas@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
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