Policies & Campaigns

This page lays out our campaigning policies – note that these are under review. Pages that are linked from the top menu contain details of specific campaigns that we are currently running.

Cyclesheffield exists to promote cycling in Sheffield.
Cyclesheffield aims to raise the profile of cycling in Sheffield by:

Lobbying politicians and appropriate authorities, and running campaigns in the local media

Supporting national initiatives and campaigns to promote cycling

Supporting marketing initiatives of Council and Cycle Champion to encourage all people of all backgrounds and abilities to cycle

Supplying a stall at local festivals and other relevant events

Use of appropriate technology to campaign and to keep members informed

Participation in the production of a Sheffield Cycling Map

Promoting cycling as a sporting activity, linking to local cycle clubs’ activities and information

Connecting with young people through events in conjunction with other partners

Monitoring and reporting as appropriate on poor highway maintenance and safety hazards

Holding social events.
Cyclesheffield supports the following principles:

Cycles are legitimate road vehicles

All road users should show mutual respect for each others’ needs whether they be walking, riding a bicycle, riding a horse or driving a motor vehicle

The provision of cycle facilities should improve connectivity to the city centre, shopping centres, our countryside and all districts of Sheffield

The carriageway should be made safe for all users without the need for segregation

Cyclists should not be compelled to use cycle facilities

Cycle facilities should be safe, appropriate and well maintained.

Encourage cycling by engaging with all forms of cycling to create common events

Work closely with appropriate partners to deliver common campaigns and goals
Cyclesheffield supports the following measures:

Expansion of Sheffield’s cycle network

Special treatment for certain locations, particularly junctions

Support Sustrans projects

Effective and strategically placed cycle parking facilities in all public facilities including schools

Responsible and safe cycling in parks

Employment of dedicated cycle transport planners by Sheffield City Council

Council Cycle Training Schemes for people of all ages, and initiatives to encourage young people to cycle

Promote connectivity of different transport modes by providing walking & cycling routes to stations, tram stops, bus stations and park & ride locations

Home Zones

20 MPH limits in all residential areas and on roads with non-segregated on-road signed cycle routes

Reduce congestion and put in place measures to reduce car dependence

Employers to encourage and facilitate the use of cycles by their employees and to provide appropriate traning and cycling-related facilities

Rigorous enforcement of traffic law

Systematic monitoring and maintenance of cycle paths by the City Council

Support and publicity for cycle-friendly retailers and other services

Police & Paramedics on bicycles

Subsidised, regulated and integrated public transport

Measures to make it possible to use cycling flexibly with public transport

Measures to improve Air Quality