Sandra Overend MLA has encouraged the public to have their say on the draft Bicycle Strategy at a series of public consultation events across Northern Ireland. 

Mrs Overend, who is the Assembly Private Secretary to the Transport Minister Danny Kennedy and a member of the All Party Group on Cycling, said: 

“Transport Minister Danny Kennedy is committed to delivering a cycling revolution in Northern Ireland, and the publication of the draft Bicycle Strategy is the latest step in driving this forward. 

“The public consultation events that are taking place across the country provide you with the chance to make a contribution to the future of cycling in Northern Ireland ahead of the publication of the final strategy early next year.    

“The strategy is designed to improve conditions for cyclists and in doing so encourage more people to use a bicycle for everyday journeys, whether that is for commuting or leisure, creating a cycling culture in Northern Ireland.

Public consultation events: 

· Cookstown, 24 September 2014 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) in the Rural Community Network Building, 38a Oldtown Street, Cookstown BT80 8EF

· Londonderry, 25 September 2014 (7.00pm to 9.00pm) in St Columb’s Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Londonderry BT47 6JY

· Enniskillen, 30 September 2014 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) in Unit 3, 56a Tempo Road, Enniskillen BT74 6HR

· Antrim, 1 October 2014 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) in Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim BT41 2UB

· Newry, 2 October 2014 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) in Altnaveigh House, 51 Downshire Road, Newry BT34 1EE

· Ballymoney, 7 October 2014 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) in Ballymoney Town Hall, Townhead Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6BE

· Portadown, 22 October 2014 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) in Portadown Town Hall, 15 Edward Street, Portadown, BT62 3LX

· Belfast, 4 November 2014 (10.00am to 2.00pm) in the Radisson Blu Hotel, The Gasworks, 3 Cromac Place, Belfast BT7 2JB 

The draft Bicycle Strategy is available to view online via http://www.drdni.gov.uk/index/publications/publications-details.htm?docid=9903 or by contacting the DRD by telephone on 028 9054 0179.”