Cycling in Doncaster

Doncaster Cycling Action Programme (DCAP)

The Doncaster Cycling Action Programme (DCAP) details the core objectives to promote cycling within the Borough. The main thrust of which DCAP is to provide a high quality cycle route network for commuter and leisure use, cycle parking in town centres, transport interchanges and local facilities together with road safety education training and publicity.

DCAP also includes an implementation plan, which identifies schemes to be implemented in the short, medium and long term. All the proposed routes within DCAP are also identified on the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) proposals map to ensure that the alignments are protected from future development.

The successful implementation of these schemes to date, has helped reverse the decline in cycling, that has taken place since the late 1970's. Recent growth has been associated with the completion of the Trans Pennine Trail and the Doncaster Greenway (north and south) routes. In addition personal injury road accidents involving cyclists have reduced year on year since 1999.

The promotion of DCAP is also linked to other initiatives, which are creating a safer environment for cyclists, such as the Council's 20mph zones programme and Safer Routes to School Schemes, cyclist training and the provision of secure cycle storage. recent infrastructure projects include improvements to Roman Ridge, the Balby Woodfield Greenway and additional cycle parking in the town centre and at the station. These improvements have resulted in a year on year increase in cycle flows as shown from annual cordon count data

The Borough Cycle Map

The new look Borough Cycle Map was first published in 2003 and updated in 2010. It aims to encourage more people to get on their bikes and experience the range of cycle routes on offer throughout Doncaster. These include traffic free paths for novice cyclists and routes such as the Trans Pennine Trail to on road cycle lanes providing more direct routes for the commuter cyclist.

Every route shown on the map has been cycled and evaluated and many of the advisory routes marked have been suggested by local cyclists. The map also highlights places of interest that cyclists may wish to visit as well as all important refreshment stops.

Copies of the cycle map are available free of charge from the Tourist Information Centre on High Street and the Central Library, by contacting the Transportation Unit on (01302) 735121, or accessing the attached PDF file below. Unfortunately this is a large file and may take some time to download.

More Information

For more information contact the Transportation Unit using the details found at the top of this web page or phone 01302 735121.