The council’s transport policy team has developed new, free cycling and walking maps for the Beverley and Haltemprice areas, which are now available on-line or in hard copy through council outlets.
Cycling and walking are enjoyable, cheap ways to make shorter journeys and to explore your local area while keeping healthy and helping the environment – a win all round.
The new maps are welcome additions to the popular series produced by the council which includes town maps for Bridlington, Driffield and Goole and maps showing leisure cycling routes in the Pocklington, Driffield, Holderness and Goole areas.
The Beverley maps update the previous cycling version of 2008, while the Haltemprice ones (Anlaby/Willerby/Kirk Ella, Cottingham and Hessle) are completely new.
The council is committed to promoting walking and cycling, particularly for shorter journeys where they are viable. Walking and cycling are healthier and less polluting, helping to reduce congestion on the roads.
Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for the environment, housing and planning, said: “It is good to see the Council working to encourage and help more people to get active and to get out and about using their bikes or feet. I hope the new maps will be welcomed and well used by local people and visitors alike.”
For free, copies of the maps, ring the transport policy team on (01482) 391746, email transport.policy@eastriding.gov.uk or visit the Transport Policy page on the council website www.eastriding.gov.uk where there is also more information about sustainable transport.
The maps can also be obtained from the council’s customer services centres, libraries and tourist information centres.
