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Medway Council, in partnership with local travel interest groups, has adopted a strategy to encourage walking and cycling and to assist people with restricted mobility. The strategy anticipates that a combination of encouragement and promotion, better land use planning and the implementation of engineering and complementary measures can reverse the decline in walking and cycling in urban areas. These measures will also significantly improve conditions for people with mobility difficulties. Schemes will aim to: - remove barriers to walking and cycling and improve safety for pedestrians;
- improve accessibility for people with mobility difficulties;
- improve accessibility, safety and security for cyclists.
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More cycling information
- The West Kent Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) (www.ctc.org.uk) organises about 15 rides each week in various parts of West Kent, including Medway. These are listed on the calendar on its website. For more details, phone West Kent CTC leader Geoff Hunt on 01634 719504.
- The national cycle network, Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk).
Action plans
Medway Council has produced Walking (pdf 974KB) and Cycling Action Plans (pdf 1,100KB). To use these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this on your computer, please visit our advice page.
4life Medway
4Life is an exciting, new, free club, which aims to encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle across all age groups in Medway. Members receive a free health assessment, information on opportunities to get active in their local area and exclusive access to a range of courses, events and discounts to support them in making healthier lifestyle choices.
The 4Life scheme is currently available in the All Saints area of Chatham and Twydall in Gillingham and will soon be rolled out across Medway, so keep a look-out for all the exciting classes, groups, fun days and discounts that are available.
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Regular cycling is one way of becoming more active. Medway has several specially designed and varied routes that make cycling easily accessible to all. For more information, please call the 4Life Team on 01634 333720 or visit www.4lifemedway.org.
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