WOLVERHAMPTON CYCLE FORUM – TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

Mission Statement

 

The Forum is committed to working together on a consultative basis advising on all aspects of cycle development and publicity with a view to increasing the number of cycle journeys in the City Of Wolverhampton. The Forum will also work to provide a positive road safety message for cycling in the City so that residents, of all age groups, have the confidence to use the highway network.

 

Objectives

 

• To provide innovation and best practice in the provision of facilities, education and publicity material for cyclists

 

• to maximize the convenience, safety and continuity of the highway network for cyclists

 

• to identify and promote the development of suitable off-road cycle routes

 

• to promote positive images of cycling

 

• To promote and encourage sports and leisure facilities which actively encourage cycling as a healthy activity

 

• To give less experienced or returning cyclists the confidence to use the road network safely

 

• to monitor the existing levels of cycling within the City

 

• to improve ‘trip end’ facilities where necessary in line with increased cycle use

 

• to raise awareness amongst all road users of the needs of cyclists using the highway

 

• to actively seek cycle links with neighboring Authorities when and where opportunities arise

 

• To review the performance of the Forum against its own objectives on an annual basis

 

Targets

 

• increase the number of cycle journeys in the City in line with the West Midlands LTP target

 

• to match or better the West Midland average for reduction in injury occurring to cyclists, as a percentage of all injury accidents on the highway network