Plans launched to help spectators ‘ride or stride’ to the 2012 GamesPlans launched to help spectators ‘ride or stride’ to the 2012 Games
23 Feb 2009
London 2012 has outlined how it will improve the walking and cycling routes to venues so more spectators can ‘ride or stride’ to the Games.
Around 14,400 spectators are estimated to walk or cycle to the Olympic Park on the busiest day of the Games
It is hoped that spectators will continue to use these healthy and sustainable travel modes after the Games and to get to future major events.
Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman John Armitt said: ‘London 2012’s aim is for 100 per cent of spectators to get to the Games using public transport, walking or cycling.
The ODA is investing more than £11.5million to make walking and cycling more attractive options for spectators, as well as leaving behind a positive legacy of eight new or improved off road walking and cycling routes.’
The plans also include a London 2012 Active Spectator Programme, which will promote walking and cycling in the lead up to and during the Games.
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