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Monday 12th September 2011

Consultancy appointed to deliver Bikeability

The DfT has appointed the transport consultancy Steer Davies Gleave to manage the day-to-day running of the Bikeability programme.

The Government has made £11m available for cycle training during the financial year 2011-12, which the DfT says will be used help to deliver up to 275,000 cycle training places for 10 and 11 year old pupils.

Norman Baker, transport minister, said: “This Government is strongly committed to cycling. Enabling children to learn to cycle safely and confidently plays a valuable role in creating a new generation of cyclists. That is why we took the decision to safeguard the future of Bikeability with the aim of giving as many children as possible the opportunity to take part in Bikeability cycle training.

"Bikeability promotes the benefits of cycling as a healthy and enjoyable way of getting around. On a wider level it helps to reduce congestion, gives children more opportunities for exercise, and plays a part in the fight against climate change."

The rules for Local Highway Authorities and School Games Organiser Host Schools (formally School Sports Partnerships) who receive Bikeability grants are also being changed to allow more flexibility of grant use. Examples include offering training to a greater age range.

Peter Zanzottera, Bikeability support manager at Steer Davies Gleave, said: "Steer Davies is proud to be associated with Bikeability as we have been since it started in 2007. With this new contract we offer continuity to all of the stakeholders, parents and children and we anticipate new products and initiatives to swell the numbers of new cyclists."

Click here to read the full DfT press release.

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Comment This sounds a sensible option, using a single consultancy should make the running of the Bikeablility Scheme more efficient and easier to access information. As a company, we found any dealings with Cycle England in the past were impossible for some unknown reason probably the reason why they have been disbanded!

Cycle Training being such an important part of road safety, and one area the government is still funding should be run efficiently and with complete transparency after all it is tax payers cash that is funding this project.
Mike Hancox MD Colan Ltd

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Monday 12th September 2011 Consultancy appointed to deliver Bikeability 1 reader has commented on this story The DfT has appointed the transport consultancy Steer Davies Gleave to manage the day-to-day running of the Bikeability programme. The Government has made £11m available for cycle training during the financial year 2011-12, which the DfT says will be used help to deliver up to 275,000 cycle training places for 10 and 11 year old pupils. Norman Baker, transport minister, said: “This Government is strongly committed to cycling. Enabling children to learn to cycle safely and confidently plays a valuable role in creating a new generation of cyclists. That is why we took the decision to safeguard the future of Bikeability with the aim of giving as many children as possible the opportunity to take part in Bikeability cycle training. "Bikeability promotes the benefits of cycling as a healthy and enjoyable way of getting around. On a wider level it helps to reduce congestion, gives children more opportunities for exercise, and plays a part in the fight against climate change." The rules for Local Highway Authorities and School Games Organiser Host Schools (formally School Sports Partnerships) who receive Bikeability grants are also being changed to allow more flexibility of grant use. Examples include offering training to a greater age range. Peter Zanzottera, Bikeability support manager at Steer Davies Gleave, said: "Steer Davies is proud to be associated with Bikeability as we have been since it started in 2007. With this new contract we offer continuity to all of the stakeholders, parents and children and we anticipate new products and initiatives to swell the numbers of new cyclists." Click here to read the full DfT press release. Comments: This sounds a sensible option, using a single consultancy should make the running of the Bikeablility Scheme more efficient and easier to access information. As a company, we found any dealings with Cycle England in the past were impossible for some unknown reason probably the reason why they have been disbanded! Cycle Training being such an important part of road safety, and one area the government is still funding should be run efficiently and with complete transparency after all it is tax payers cash that is funding this project. Mike Hancox MD Colan Ltd Like \| Dislike What's your view - comment on this story: I confirm that I have read and agree to abide by the house rules relating to comments posted on this website. Your comment: Your name and location: Your email: Captcha [What is this?]	Tuesday 15th May 2012 - Members' area - minutes of the London Quarterly Meeting held on Friday 27th April 2012 Tuesday 15th May 2012 - Members' area - Road Safety GB School Crossing Patrol Group meeting notes added Thursday 10th May 2012 - Road Safety Services Survival Guide added to the Miscellaneous section of the Members' area. Tuesday 24th April 2012 - Policy & Management Committee - Tuesday 13th March 2012 meeting minutes added to the Members' area Monday 2nd April 2012 - Assessment of walked routes to school - Fully updated for 2012 Click here to contact Road Safety GB administrator Brian Hogarth or ring 0033 553 2021 76. Click here to submit a new story or call Sally Bartrum on 01379 650112. Click here to register for our weekly news update service.