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This forum brings
together the major organisations with an interest in cycling
and the development of a coordinated approach to increasing
cycle use. In June 2000, the forum launched the Northern
Ireland cycling strategy, which sets targets to:
- double the
number of trips by cycle (on 2000 figures) by the end of
2005;
- quadruple
the the number of trips by cycle (on 2000 figures) by the
end of 2015.
The strategy
proposes the introduction of a range of measures to improve
conditions for cyclists and to make this form of travel a
more attractive option. The HPA provides expertise on health
and physical activity issues to this group as well as policy
advice on the Northern Ireland Physical activity strategy's
activities. Dr Brian Gaffney, Chief Executive, HPA, is chair
of the strategy's Communication Strategy Subgroup.
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