Irlam & Cadishead College is just one of 11 schools and colleges benefiting from Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM’s) £1 million investment ‘Cycle Schools and Colleges’ project, launched in July 2014 to promote cycling as an attractive and convenient travel option for students, teachers and families.
New cycling infrastructure has been developed in and around all Cycle Schools and Colleges, including improvements to local cycle routes and providing new and improved cycle parking facilities.
TfGM along with the sustainable transport charity Sustrans are offering guidance, training and continued support as part of the drive to increase cycling and help promote better health in young people.
A second phase of the Cycle Schools and Colleges project was announced today, with another 10 schools and colleges set to benefit from a further £1million of investment.
Councillor Chris Paul, TfGM Committee Cycling Champion, said: “We want to see a cultural shift towards cycling and young people have a key role to play.
“Our work with schools and colleges is really driving home the message that cycling is great fun, great for the family budget and good for Greater Manchester as a whole.
“We aim to see 10% of all journeys in the region made by bike by 2025 – reducing congestion and improving our environment. I’m sure the young people we’re working with right now will play a big part in helping us achieving that.
The Cycle Schools and Colleges project is part of the £42 million Cycle City programme led by TfGM with Department for Transport funding.
The Cycle City programme is introducing major improvements to cycle routes and facilities across Greater Manchester, alongside education, information and training to encourage cycling, particularly as part of longer journeys.
Learn more about TfGM’s ambitions for cycling in Greater Manchester by visiting www.tfgm.com/cycling.
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