Next meeting - Monday 15th March at the New Inn

This is the first draft of the next Joint Local Transport Plan - it will set priorities and governs access to big government funding pots. What do you think? Try searching for "cycl" to track down the cycling bits.

http://www.westofengland.org/meetings/joint-transport-executive-committe...

BCC members can take advantage of a 10% discount at Bath's newest bike shop. Cadence, at the top of Chelsea Road, opened at the end of January.

Cadence web site

Our thanks go to John's Bikes, Walcot Street, who have offered to sponsor this year's Cycling Summit

John's Bikes web site

Bath Cycling Campaign has received funding to subsidise and promote cycle training for adults in BANES.

A grant of £5000 has been raised via a grant from Bath Car Share Club and match funding from BANES council. It means that the cost to the individual will be reduced from £30 to £5 per session.

We are aiming at adults who can ride a bike, but would like extra skills and confidence to allow them to make journeys on the road.

Has anyone else noticed that there are more and more women cyclists these days. Cycling is becoming the way to travel for the stylish woman.

Comfortable Retro bikes in white and pink; Floral prints for panniers; Cycling fashion. Manufacturers and retailers are realising that there is a demand from women cyclists

Bike Belles - What every woman needs to know to get out and about by bike (Sustrans)

At the meeting on 17th November, Rhodri Samuel gave a presentation on the Council's Public Realm and Movement Strategy which is due to go out to consultation soon. He has provided copies of two key documents which you can access here:

• Public Realm and Movement Strategy for Bath City Centre - consultation draft October 2008
• Futue for Bath Vision - presentation to Better Bath Forum

Life Cycle UK, the Bristol based cycling charity is looking for cycling instructors to work in Bath.

• Must live in Bath
• Available for work on week days (not weekends)
• Must have recent, proven experience working with young people
• Must be a regular urban cyclist
• Pay: £12 per hour (self-employed)

For more information go to www.lifecycleuk.org.uk

Contact: Tamar Thompson on 0117 929 0440 training@lifecycleuk.org.uk

I have long been puzzled by the poor signing of the traffic-free Victoria Bridge route across the river - you need binoculars to see the current signs towards the bridge if you are at the Brougham Hayes traffic lights.

The Bath Transportation Package is a £54 million scheme to improve public transport and pedestrian access for all residents and visitors in the City of Bath and the surrounding area.

The Bath Package aims to provide a modern, integrated and easy-to-use public transport systems which seeks to:

• Create a high quality transport system
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Improve accessibility
• Improve road safety
• Improve the quality of life

Cllr Gitte Dawson has forwarded the link to the Capital Transport Programme that will be approved tomorrow (Fri 30 Mar) if there are no objections.