About the Group
Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign is a voluntary group run by cycling enthusiasts and local residents. Formed in February 2019, our main aim is to improve & promote safer cycling and the provision of new route infrastructure within Bridgwater and the surrounding areas. We also will support (where applicable) safer walking, the interests of pedestrians and all means of sustainable transport. See our BACC constitution.
The group has four main focus areas. These are, safety (concerning; new cyclists, vulnerable road users, reduction in speed limits and assessing local areas for personal safety risk), behavioural change (raising awareness of the benefits of cycling and increased physical activity), infrastructure (influencing changes to both existing and new paths and local route mapping), and communications (raising awareness through ‘our’ website, social media, the local press and via our group’s correspondence).
Our Mission
Our mission is to achieve a safer cycling & walking environment in our local area and to inspire people to use all means of active travel.
The Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign (BACC) has a vision:
A vision in which a transformation of cycling is realised where anyone, from seven to seventy years old, can choose to cycle on paths and streets which are safe, convenient and networked across town.
A vision where cycling is integrated for the benefit of all into the fabric of Bridgwater via comprehensive, convenient and connected cycle infrastructure, making cycling the safe and a natural choice for a significant proportion of commuters and the local public.
Our long term mission is best explained via our Bridgwater Maps Page.
Theory of Change
Under this theory we looked firstly at our ‘Inputs‘ – the resources we have, then ‘Outputs‘ – the activities we hope to achieve, from here ‘Outcomes‘ – the changes we hope to make from our outputs and finally the ‘Impacts‘ – what has changed?
This gave us an early view of how ‘We See A Better Bridgwater‘ and possibly a real vision for the future.
