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APPCG inquiry into the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy

Posted on in Cycles News , Political News

UPDATE: All Party Cycling Group inquiry on Monday 23rd May at 13:30 has been moved to Committee Room 12, House of Commons. If you are not a Parliamentary pass-holder, you will need to enter the building at the Cromwell Green entrance.

As members of the UK cycling alliance, ACT members are invited to join the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group throughout the year for cycle related meetings and events.http://www.actsmart.biz/uploaded_images/news-main-body/appcg-logo.jpg

The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group (APPCG) exists to promote the use of bicycles as a mode of transport and to raise the awareness and status of cycling.

The APPCG hope you can join the upcoming inquiry session to discuss the recently launched Cycling and Walking strategy. 

It will take place on 23rd May in Commitee Room 12, House opf Commons from 13.30 - 15.30. 

The witnesses include Transport Minister Robert Goodwill MP, Chris Boardman, and representatives from cycling organisations and Transport for London. 

If you are interested in attending this meeting please be aware that you will be required to arrive early to get through security and take some proof of identity.

 

 

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