Excellent news – we’re going to re-launch the BUG. We have the backing of a senior manager, Jo David (an AD in Urban Environment) but we need the formal input of someone in Transport to lead the group.
We have a council travel plan underway and part of any travel plan I’ve ever encountered includes an active Bicycle Users’ Group that has status and recognition.
There are several key issues to be discussed that the BUG wants to see taken forward to help the council realise the cycling parts of its travel plan. These can serve as an agenda. If you have other issues appropriate for an inaugural meeting, please pass them to the new BUG chair once s/he is identified.
1. Electric pool bikes – an update on the scheme – how to access the bikes and promotion of the scheme
2. Recycled pool bikes – a new project being led by Adam Hunt
3. Salary Sacrifice Scheme (tax free new bikes). We need to move forward with this
4. Cycle mileage allowance. The need for an allowance that caters for occasional and regular users, but that is manageable.
5. Showers/lockers. Availability, access, convenience, improvements.
6. Social aspects – rides and other social events for the BUG.
We're looking to hold a meeting in late June, in River Park House - exact date to be set/agreed by whoever in Transport steps forward to lead the group.
Regards
Colin Newman
Haringey Council Bicycle Users' Group
Desk phone: 020 8489 2548
Fax: 020 8489 2533
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