All users of the towpaths in the borough agree that at times the canals are victims of their own success; there are too many users!

The Canal and River Trust are working on alternative routes to ease congestion and LCC borough groups are helping. Encouraged by a recent Hackney Cyclists' event, Tower Hamlets Wheelers and friends are holding a workshop with the C&R Trsut on ways of making routes near the Regents Canal attractive and safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Canal & River Trust is recruiting for a new post of Strategic Cycle Routes Coordinator.

https://www.britishwaterways.candidata.co.uk/view.aspx?JobID=312

"This challenge is all about creating new east-west cycle routes that both benefit commuter cyclists and preserve the historic Regent's Canal towpath.  Aiming to connect Camden, Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets, you will take every opportunity to make sustainable highway improvements for an ever-growing cyclist community."

Closing date for applications is 12th October 2012.