Newcycling is a cycling campaign in Newcastle that aims to promote cycling in the city. Their vision is for Newcastle to have a cycling network and infrastructure like Copenhagen and Amsterdam that makes cycling safe, inclusive, and accessible for all. In 2017/18, Newcycling will campaign for the city council to adopt a mapped out cycling network plan and implement high quality infrastructure based on Sustainable Safety principles used in the Netherlands. They encourage residents to get involved by joining the campaign, donating, contacting councillors, and spreading awareness of their priorities to improve cycling conditions in Newcastle.

1. newcycling
Newcastle’s cycling campaign
Mapping the future
AGM 2017
1 April – Commercial Union House

2. Our vision
“Every modern liveable city has embraced cycling – an inexpensive quick means of active transport, which is
inclusive, green and healthy. And our aspiration for Newcastle is just that. We are looking to learn from cycle
cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam. We know from speaking to local people, that many don’t cycle
because of the aggressive traffic and road environments. Yet, many like the idea of getting around by bike.
Together we are asking for better cycling conditions and more dedicated space for cycling.”
http://newcycling.org/our-vision/
Photograph: Daliel Mallo

3. Our campaign priorities
Network and Quality
1. In 2017/18 we will continue to campaign for the council to adopt a mapped
out network plan into policy
WHY? Without such a master plan, the development of cycling infrastructure
will remain ad-hoc and an after-thought
2. We will campaign for the adoption of Sustainable Safety principles (Dutch
system of road safety) and high quality infrastructure
WHY? It is vitally important that what gets built is of good enough quality for
new people, of all ages and abilities

4. Our campaign priorities (cont)
The primary network - as we see it
9+2

5. Our campaign priorities (cont)
The network on the map
We will campaign for the primary
network (strategic cycle routes) and a
secondary network to be mapped out
and written into council policy
This will help prioritise future
investment and aid planning

6. Our campaign priorities (cont)
Quality – Sustainable Safety the Dutch way
http://newcycling.org/sustainablesafety/
Residential areas – no through traffic Separated routes on main roads
Local centres – low traffic City centre – permeable for cycling

7. Our campaign priorities (cont)
Quality – and we can do this too!
http://newcycling.org/sustainablesafety/
Residential areas – no through traffic Separated routes on main roads
Local centres – low traffic City centre – permeable for cycling

8. What you can do
To grow the campaign, we always welcome more people joining in
1. Ask a friend to join us (it’s free and easy)
2. Donate (usually best in autumn… Grow your Tenner)
3. Contact your local Councillors with your cycling problems
4. Join online discussions Facebook and Cyclescape
5. Discuss the Strategic Cycle Routes (using Cyclescape)
6. Attend meetings and talks – check dates in events section
7. Spread the word a and grab our poster and leaflet, print out and
display at your workplace or local cafe
http://newcycling.org/what-you-can-do/

9. What Councillors can do
First things first, you do not need to cycle in order to support building
cycleways. You only have to support the vision of a better, cleaner,
fairer, greener and healthier Newcastle!
• Please join us to receive the newsletter to learn about what we are
asking of the council
• Go to our website where you can check out various transport-
related data collections for Newcastle
• Get in touch on your transport-related ward matters
http://newcycling.org/what-councillors-can-do/

10. Thank you!
Contact us on contact@newcycling.org
Our vision
http://newcycling.org/our-vision/
Campaign priorities 2017-18
http://newcycling.org/about-us/our-priorities-201617/
Our policies
http://newcycling.org/our-policies
What you can do
http://newcycling.org/what-you-can-do/
What Councillors can do
http://newcycling.org/what-councillors-can-do/