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Road Safety

Cycling in Newham

Newham is an ideal place to cycle because it is relatively flat.

Cycling is also convenient, ecologically friendly, promotes better health, and can be much quicker than other forms of transport - including the car. It can also save you money in fares and fuel.

Cycle Lanes
To help cyclists, we are introducing a network of cycle lanes throughout the borough. There is a map showing our proposed routes, available from local libraries, council offices and other public places.

Parking your bike
We are currently introducing new cycle parking facilities across the borough so that there will be somewhere to secure you bike at your destination. These will be at places such as railway and DLR stations, shopping centers, and other popular sites in Newham.

The Greenway
We are not neglecting those who want to cycle in their leisure time either. With the Greenway offering a traffic free east-west route across the borough, leading to the Lea Valley Way - you can cycle all the way to Waltham Abbey!

Bike by train
And remember you can take your bike on the Barking-Gospel Oak line enabling you to commute all the way to Hampstead Heath via the Lea Valley. For more information contact Silverlink Trains on 0845 601 4867.

More Information
For more information about cycling in Newham contact Colin Roberts on 020 8430 6599 or send an email to cycling@newham.gov.uk

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