Urban Safety Studies have been conducted at Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil, providing valuable information about concentrations of collisions and particularly cyclists.
The Partnership is keen to engage with cycling groups to look at solutions to reduce casualties and raise awareness of particular hazards.
Cycle Training Information Cycle Awareness Courses (RoSPA Righttrack)
Cycle Awareness courses continue to be run alongside the new national programme. These courses are primarily run in schools with the help of volunteers and parents.
Bikeability Courses
The Partnership is delivering the New National Standard Cycle Training programme (Levels 1, 2 and 3) as part of its efforts to achieve casualty reduction targets. Bikeability provides an opportunity for cyclists to develop basic rider skills to cope with modern road conditions. The courses aim to provide a broader range of training for all ages, (Level 1 for children 8 years and under, Level 2 and 3 for students 9 years and above including teenagers and adults).
The Somerset Road Safety Partnership is looking to increase the availability of such courses as new instructors are recruited and trained. For further information in respect of cycle courses contact roadsafety@somerset.gov.uk or 0844 980 0028. Fit 2 Ride - Resource Pack
Somerset Road Safety Partnership has introduced a new cycle training resource pack developed by Devon County Council. This new individual self teaching cycle training pack ‘Fit 2 Ride’ aims to fill a gap where riders cannot access organised courses.
This pack can be downloaded. http://www.roadsafetysomerset.org.uk/press/Fit2Ride_zone.pdf
For information in respect of Safe Routes to School contact the School Travel Plan team on 01823 355412. For general information about cycling visit - www.bikesomerset.co.uk | 
