Cycling

View article Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city

Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city

Following an audit of Hull’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, and approval by Hull City Council’s West Area Committee, the local authority will soon start work in the west of the city to improve access controls to make it easier for people to travel actively around their local area. With the input and support of […]

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View article Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools

Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools

A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay safe and stay seen during the darker nights. Over the past three years, Hull City Council’s Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative has seen the […]

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View article Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city

Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city

Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035. The plan identifies gaps in the city’s active travel network and proposes to invest in these over the next 10 years, as funding becomes available. The LCWIP […]

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View article Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week

Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week

With summer arriving, Hull City Council will be hosting a series of free training and guided ride sessions around the city to help people learn the necessary skills, boost their confidence and encourage them to cycle more. The series, called ‘City Explorer’, will be delivered by qualified instructors from the council’s contractor, First Step Cycle. […]

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View article New ‘iconic’ bike racks erected in Hull City Centre to help promote cycling

New ‘iconic’ bike racks erected in Hull City Centre to help promote cycling

Hull City Council has installed two new ‘bike ports’ in Jameson Street as part of repair works to fix damage in the area following the recent disorder in the city centre. As part of its efforts to promote more sustainable and active forms of travel, the council has taken the opportunity to provide increased cycle […]

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View article Council enhances cycling infrastructure with Boothferry Road cycle lane resurfacing scheme 

Council enhances cycling infrastructure with Boothferry Road cycle lane resurfacing scheme 

Hull City Council has confirmed that the on-road cycle lane on Boothferry Road, heading out of the city towards Hessle and the Humber Bridge, will be resurfaced later this month.   As part of the council’s commitment to improving cycling infrastructure across the city, the resurfacing of the cycle lane would enhance safety by improving the […]

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View article Council unveils new visuals ahead of public engagement on plans for Preston Road Cycle Scheme

Council unveils new visuals ahead of public engagement on plans for Preston Road Cycle Scheme

Three new visuals have been released by Hull City Council to showcase how a new cycle scheme planned for Preston Road could look ahead of a six-week public engagement exercise, which starts on Monday 3 June. The council appointed Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Limited to design the scheme, following a successful bid to Active Travel […]

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View article Council encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week

Council encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week

A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024). Organised by national charity, Cycling UK, Bike Week is the UK’s biggest awareness raising moment of the year for cycling and a chance to highlight all the benefits that riding a bike can bring, both […]

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View article Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme

Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme

Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for Freetown Way. Starting today (Monday 20 May), people can view and comment on the plans, both digitally, via the council’s YourSay website, or in-person at […]

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View article Apprenticeship helps Jason keep the career wheels spinning

Apprenticeship helps Jason keep the career wheels spinning

It is National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024), a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Apprenticeships are an invaluable part of the career journey, offering individuals the opportunity to gain important on-the-job […]

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View article Council takes action to futureproof roads in Kingswood

Council takes action to futureproof roads in Kingswood

Plans will be drawn up to help improve the layout of a number of roundabouts in Hull, after the council appointed Align Property Partners Limited to progress proposals for the Kingswood Area Action Plan (AAP) and Calvert Lane to their next stage. In a decision record, published by the council on Friday 6 October, the […]

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