Leicester's Urban Transformation: More Public Spaces, Pop-Up Cycle Lanes, and Growing Cycling Popularity
Leicester has been transforming its urban landscape, prioritising public spaces and active travel. The city, led by Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby and Cllr Adam Clarke, has been removing car parks to create more public spaces, while also installing pop-up cycle lanes, the first of its kind in the UK by a local authority.
The city's commitment to active travel is evident in its annual Ride Leicester festival, a two-week celebration of cycling. This dedication has led to significant year-on-year growth in cycling, with a fully permeable city centre and an extensive programme of behaviour change interventions further encouraging active travel.
At the helm of this change is Mayor Peter Soulsby, who has been instrumental in developing Leicester as a model for active transport projects. His strong political leadership, backed by a powerful mandate from voters, has been the key ingredient in Leicester's success. The city's ambitious road space reallocation programme, featuring segregated cycle routes, is a testament to this commitment.
Leicester's Connecting Leicester programme aims to ensure every citizen has a sustainable way of making any journey within the city. With its removal of car parks, installation of pop-up cycle lanes, and commitment to active travel initiatives, Leicester is well on its way to achieving this goal.
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