§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what guidance his Department gives to Railtrack and other station operators on the provision of parking for bicycles. [87703]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 22 June 1999]We encourage all operators to adopt the voluntary Code of Practice, "Providing for Cyclists" which sets out a checklist of things that operators can do to improve facilities for cyclists. The objectives, Instructions and Guidance which we issued to the Franchising Director also require him to encourage franchise operators to provide suitable facilities for cyclists at stations. My Department is also contributing to the consultancy Bikerail, which is able to offer guidance to Railtrack and train operators on integrating bicycle use with rail journeys.
Red route Implementation A3 Most fully operational. Remainder to have red line controls before the end of 1999. Implementation of remaining measures1 to be complete by the end of 2001. A24 All red line controls fully operational. Implementation of remaining measures1 to be complete by end of 1999. A205 All red line controls fully operational. Implementation for remaining measures1 to be complete by the end of 1999. A214 Detailed design recently commenced. A217 Detailed design underway. Red line controls to be operational by end of 1999. A306 Fully operational. A3205 All red line controls fully operational. Implementation of remaining measures1 to be complete by the end of 1999. A3220 Detailed design recently commenced. 1 As well as ret line controls, red routes consist of a package of measures such as bus and cycle lanes, facilities for pedestrians and traffic calming, which will vary depending on local needs. These are aimed at improving the movement of people and goods and providing particular help for buses, Cyclists, pedestrians and people with disabilities.