Safer to saddle up after funding boost

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Safer to saddle up after funding boost

Posted by Emily Fermor | Updated 2013-04-08

Cyclists are set to benefit from a multi-million pound cash injection in roads across the South East.

Catherine Bearder, a Lib Dem MEP for the region, hoped the money would improve safety on dangerous routes.

It is part of a £40m UK-wide funding boost with all schemes expected to be completed within 12 months.

Catherine said: "It is absolutely essential people should be able to cycle to work or school in a safe environment.

"Cycling is healthy and enjoyable, but by getting people out of their cars and on their bikes we ease congestion and strengthen the local economy too."

Transport minister Norman Baker added: "This is part of a £107m investment we have announced in cycling infrastructure in the last year.

"We have also made it easier for councils to set 20mph speed limits and install trixi mirrors at junctions so it is easier for drivers to spot cyclists."

Local Authority	Scheme Name	Costs	Matching funds	Grant
Southampton City	Intersection of NCN2 and NCN23. Central Bridge/Itchen Bridge Roundabout Improvement	£400,000	£150,000	£250,000
Kent County	A255 St Peter's Road/Dane Court Road Cycle Path and Toucan crossing	£165,000	£75,000	£90,000
Brighton & Hove City	Seven Dials Roundabout Improvement Scheme	£600,000	£300,000	£300,000
Medway	Dock Road/Wood St cycle and pedestrian safety improvement scheme	£210,000	£105,000	£105,000
East Sussex County	Horsey Shared Pedestrian and Cycle Route. Sovereign Harbour Cycle Network Section 2(b) - Churchdale Road to Lottbridge Drove	£190,000	£95,000	£95,000
Surrey County	Surrey CC scheme 1 - Walton bridge links and casualty reduction	£1,408,884	£425,000	£983,884
Surrey County	Leatherhead wider links and casualty reduction	£850,177	£255,053	£595,124
Oxfordshire County	B4017 Wootton Road	£303,326	£95,500	£207,826
Wokingham Borough	B3270 Lower Earley Way Cycle Link	£1,106,400	£358,575	£747,825