Cycling demonstration towns
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In 2005, six English towns were chosen to be cycling demonstration towns to promote the use of cycling as a means of transport.
The decision was made by Cycling England, a body set up by the Department for Transport. Each year for three years the towns will receive £500,000 to spend on cycling (apart from Aylesbury which will receive £300,000).
In 2005 the cycling demonstration town status was awarded to:[1]
In 2009 the following towns and cities were also awarded additional funding. At this time, the term 'Cycle Demonstration Town' was changed to 'Cycling Town', reflecting that the initiative had moved from a pilot stage into full operation.[1]
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