HAVING witnessed a substantial increase in the number of staff and students cycling to the university's campuses in 2014, up 52 per cent compared with 2013, the university's sustainability team has taken a proactive approach, working in collaboration with local partners, to highlight the importance of cycle safety and security.
Alongside free cycle safety check-ups and free cycle security marking, staff and students were able to access discounted cycle lights, locks and high visibility clothing, free cycle training through collaboration with Devon County Council and tailored cycle route planning advice from Sustrans.
The team also engaged directly with more than 100 cyclists as part of a cycle safety Stop and Advise scheme with support from Devon and Cornwall police and student community wardens.
