Two political parties in Redbridge have now given their support to the Streets For Cycling campaign to commit to improving cycling infrastructure.
Cllr Kam Rai, Labour Leader of Redbridge Council, said: “Cycling is central to our Sustainable Transport Strategy and as a local Labour Party we are committed to making active travel more accessible to all Redbridge residents. From introducing more cycle lanes, opening up Wanstead Park by building a walking and cycling bridge over the River Roding and organising Ride Redbridge, we have championed cycling and if re-elected we will continue to do so.”
Cllr Jo Blackman added: “As a keen cyclist, I’m grateful to LCC and our local RCC for all their input on our cycle plans and for all the many bike rides they’ve organised in Redbridge. Ride Redbridge was one of the highlights of my time as a councillor and I hope it can become a regular event.
“I’m proud of the 20km of cycle lanes we’ve introduced along with improved cycle storage. Our Sustainable Transport Strategy sets out ambitious plans to further extend our cycling infrastructure across the borough and I hope we have the opportunity to deliver it with support from TfL after the elections.”
For the Green Party, Redbridge council candidate Nadir Gilani said: “We’re very happy to sign the pledge, and really look forward to working with you as you take the campaign forward.”
We have also contacted the local Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Reform parties.
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