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Sustrans officially changes its name
Bristol24/7 readers will already know that Sustrans is becoming the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust because we published the news earlier this month.
But it’s now official: Sustrans is becoming the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
The charity founded by a group of friends in Bristol in 1977 as Cyclebag changed its name to Sustrans in 1983 and is best known for being the custodians of the National Cycle Network, whose first section was the Bristol & Bath Railway Path.
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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust chief exec, Xavier Brice, said: “Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is still the same charity that’s been changing lives since 1977 but it’s now clearer who we are and the work we deliver.
“Our new name, fresh look and exciting strategy mean we can continue to engage with communities across the UK, care for the National Cycle Network and go further in making walking, wheeling and cycling more accessible for everyone.”
The first ride on the Bristol & Bath Railway Path in 1983, looking towards Owen Square in Easton – photo: Sustrans
In its 30th year, the National Cycle Network stretches 12,000 miles across the UK with a target of 1000 “new and improved miles” by the end of 2030.
Further targets laid out in the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s new strategy include “creating thriving communities where people can move with ease, and making walking, wheeling and cycling accessible, safe and an easy choice for everyone”.
Brice added: “By empowering people to choose how they get around we create a ripple effect that changes everything, from our physical health and mental wellbeing to making our world a better place to live.
“With our ambitious new five-year strategy, we’re creating a truly unstoppable people-powered movement.”
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s registered headquarters are on Cathedral Square in Bristol – photo: Martin Booth
Main photo: Martin Booth
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