Have your say on new strategy aiming to make cycling an easier and more attractive option in Essex

23/05/2024

Press Release

Essex Cycling Strategy consultation launches on the eve of the return of the RideLondon Classique and RideLondon-Essex event.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being encouraged to have their say on a new Essex Cycling Strategy as the county prepares for the return of RideLondon this weekend.

Essex County Council has launched a six-week consultation on the draft strategy, which aims to encourage Safer, Greener and Healthier travel by making cycling an easier and more attractive option, particularly for short journeys.

The launch of the consultation comes on the eve of the RideLondon Classique and RideLondon-Essex events, which start tomorrow.

Have your say on new strategy aiming to make cycling an easier and more attractive option in Essex

Safer, Greener, Healthier

Welcome to the Safer Greener Healthier web pages. Our aim is to make it as easy, safe and fun as possible for people in Essex to travel more sustainably - walking, cycling, e-scooting or taking the bus or train – especially for shorter journeys.

Our vision is to deliver safer, greener and healthier travel for current and future users of the transport network in Essex.

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Did you know…..?

Up to 43% of car trips in Essex are under three miles, a journey which could, for many people be made on foot (which would take around 30 minutes) or on a bike (a 15-minute ride).

Our ambition is to:

Create a road environment that is SAFER, encouraging more residents to cycle or walk, especially for shorter journeys.

Work up sustainable transport solutions to ensure that Essex reduces carbon emissions and delivers long-term GREENER benefits.

Deliver long-term public health benefits so that our residents become HEALTHIER.

How are we doing this?

By introducing, supporting and funding various projects across Essex which will encourage and make it easier for people to walk, cycle or scoot more, especially for shorter journeys. These include the introduction of new walking and cycle routes, part of the Active Travel Fund 2 and 4 schemes as well as trialling e-scooters.

Join us to make Essex one of the safest, greenest and healthiest places to live.