New cycle track

Louise Holtby on her journey to work

Hull's reputation as a cycle-friendly city has been boosted with the opening of a major new section of bike path.
The opening of the cycle track on Priory Road between Shropshire Close and the city boundary completes a link in a cycle route that extends from Cottingham to Hessle Road, almost all of which runs along off-road bike tracks or traffic-calmed streets.
"I live in west Hull and the opening of the new bicycle track is great news for me and for other cyclists in the city," says Louise Holtby, Hull City Council's school travel advisor, who has regularly cycled to work over the last four years.
"The bike route means I can travel safely and often much more quickly than by car as cycle paths mean I never have to queue in traffic.
"Every week there seem to be more people travelling by bike and I've noticed a big increase in the number of female cyclists.
"The trend is hardly surprising because it's cheap and convenient to get around by bike, and you can do your daily exercise in the time it takes to cycle to and from school, college or work."
Meanwhile, a new zebra crossing for cyclists on the Trans Pennine Trail has been installed at the Dansom Lane and Mount Pleasant junction to help pedestrians and cyclists cross this busy road.
"We are committed to improving Hull's 80-mile network of cycle routes," said Allan Davidson, Hull's sustainable travel officer.
"However, I urge cyclists to use a good bike lock.
The number of bike thefts has fallen in recent years but it's better to take no chances and keep your bicycle secure."

Visit www.hullcc.gov.uk to download your free copy of the Hull Cycle Map.