I have recently complained about some vandalised lamp posts on my off-road cycle track commute and
received this reply which refers to "Sustrans Rangers" . Does anyone here know what is involved in
becoming one of these?
Simon
From Hull City cycling officer:
The damaged lighting columns are due to be replaced imminently at considerable expense to the City
Council. You will appreciate that there are only limited amounts of finance available for the
replacement of lighting columns. As the route is some distance from residential property, it does
tend to attract miscreants who take pleasure in abusing the cycle track, particularly joy riders in
stolen cars, despite our best efforts to secure the access points to the cycle track, and vandals.
The cycle track is cleaned on a regular basis by the Environmental Team, who also respond to any
reports of debris within 24 hours. Unfortunately the occurrence of broken glass is very frequent and
often goes unreported.
Any help you can offer, either by reporting damage or debris to the call centre (tel 300300),
reporting vandals to Humberside Police or perhaps becoming involved by being a Sustrans Ranger (tel
0117 929 0888) for this section of cycle route, would be greatly appreciated.