Poor entrance to Coton Path
The start of the Coton Path cycleway at Adams Road has a very awkward double right-angle bend. This junction needs to favour the majority direction, rather than the historical road layout.
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Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
The start of the Coton Path cycleway at Adams Road has a very awkward double right-angle bend. This junction needs to favour the majority direction, rather than the historical road layout.
Rightmost two cycle parking spaces appear to be unusable. Don't meet Appendix D standards.
Building (and existing building) protrudes into footway enough that County Highways is unhappy with the proposed subpar footway.
Visitor parking proposed to be 2 wall hooks on frontage, though it is unclear where such hooks could possibly be placed.
Erection of a residential development containing ten flats comprising of three 2+bed units, six 1+bed units and one studio unit along with one car parking space and cycle parking following demolition of existing buildings on site.
63 New Street Cambridge CB1 2QT
Cambridge
Application reference : 18/0090/FUL
They promise a 1:1 cycle parking:dwelling unit ratio for the flats. The 10 flats will have cycle parking in a shared shed that appears to be approximately 3.5m wide and 2.5m deep, so it is unimaginable that 10 cycles could fit in there.
The remaining houses all have 'cycle storage in rear gardens with hard landscaped paths to access it' but not shown in diagrams.
Reserved Matters application for 72 residential dwellings, includin Parking, Public Open Space, Local Equipped Area for Play, Pumping Station, Swale, Landscaping and associated infrastructure, pursuant to outline planning application S/2833/15/OL. This is not EIA development.
Land off Rockmill End & Meadow Road, Willingham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5HY
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0122/18/RM
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/0122/18/RM
Erection of two detached, three storey, four bedroom family homes with single storey elements to the front and rear following demolition of existing detached house and garage.
45 Nightingale Avenue Cambridge CB1 8SG
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2261/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
A group of teenagers has been harassing people on the southern busway and DNA path sporadically. This escalated on 4 January when a Sanger institute postdoc was attacked viciously while traveling north:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/attack-cycle-path-cambridge-police-14136717
A scientist was left with blood dripping from his head after being attacked by a gang of youths as he cycled home.
Johan Henriksson was heading along the Guided Busway cycle path in Cambridge when he was confronted by the group of teenagers on bikes.
The gang blocked the 33-year-old's path, spat at him and tried to push him off his bike before knocking him to the ground.
Violent kicks left Mr Henriksson with a large gash to his forehead that required hospital treatment.
Cambridgeshire police are investigating the incident, which Mr Henriksson fears is part of a series of attacks by the gang.
Mr Henriksson, who is completing post-doctoral studies at the Sanger Institute, had been to the gym and was heading back to his home near Cambridge station on January 4.
At around 5pm he was heading north along the cycle path connecting the station to Addenbrooke's Hospital when he saw a group of teenagers he estimated were 16 to 18 years old wearing dark clothing.
"Four to five of them were just blocking the route," he said. "They were just looking for trouble from whoever.
"I slowed down, they had no lights on and they were blocking the path. We had a discussion. One of the guys was spitting at me."
Another member of the public cycled up to the group and supported Mr Henriksson's efforts to ride past.
Both men were eventually allowed to carry on their journeys, but while the other cyclist carried on towards Addenbrooke's, Mr Henriksson was followed.
"We were just cycling away, but these people were still following me and driving into my bike," he explained.
"They were pushing me around and I was close to hitting some people on the path.
"At some point things escalated. I don’t really remember what happened. One guy tried to take me down.
"Somehow I fell over. I might have run into the fence.
"I recall being surrounded by them. They were kicking me. They most likely went toward the station after that."
The attack left Mr Henriksson, who is originally from Sweden, with a cut head and swollen hand. His glasses and bike were also broken.
"I’m not that easy to scare. I’ve never seen that much blood in my life coming out of me," he said.
Since sharing his experience on Facebook, Mr Henriksson says he has been contacted by several people about other incidents involving a gang of youths on the route that connects Great Shelford and Cambridge and elsewhere in the city. He hopes that by telling his story more victims will come forward.
He said: "Given they have probably been there for a few weeks, they are clearly amateurs. If something like this happens you don’t do more crime in the same area.
"They just go there to see how far they can push you but this time it just escalated."
Cambridgeshire police confirmed they were investigating the attack on Mr Henriksson.
A spokesman said: "We have had no reports of other incidents if there have been any."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting CF0008590118
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This has been discussed in a path-specific non-Camcycle Facebook group but I will make an issue here for reference.
This one is interesting because it has documents from November including a design drawing for the upcoming Green End Road scheme with protected cycleway, and the house in question marked off.
It is certainly possible to build a dropped kerb here that does not impinge on the cycleway design (e.g. with a Cambridge kerb), and the applicant seems to show some awareness of the ongoing scheme, so hopefully it will all work out. The verge protection here would have been narrow anyway, it appears that there would have been a parking bay.
16 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RX
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1930/FUL
Prior application was refused. Previous thread: https://camcycle.cyclescape.org/threads/2580
Mixed use development comprising a Day Nursery at ground floor and 37 self-contained 1xbed student rooms at the rear and on the upper floors along with a vehicle drop-off zone, disabled car parking space, cycle parking and associated landscaping.
48 cycle parking spaces in basement provided by Sheffield stands, at least 3 of which suffer from being too close to a wall. Access is by stairs with a wheeling ramp on one side, similar issues as described last year, although a different placement of the stairwell.
Romsey Labour Club Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NL
Cambridge
Application reference : 18/0002/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-the-creation-of-a-major-road-network
The latest in the government's insatiable thirst for blowing money on roads (induced demand, what's that?) might have a silver lining as one of the objectives is 'support all road users'. I think we should submit a response. Basic outline: they should apply IAN 195/16 on this proposed Major Road Network.
Regarding Cambridge, the most immediately affected road would be the A10 north of the A14, and possibly south of Trumpington. The 'Major Road Network' in the vicinity of is the A14, M11, A11, A505 and the A10.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Single storey extension and alterations to existing annexe to allow change of use to seperate dwelling, with provision of bin and cycle store for both properties.
Annexe 29 Garden Walk Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3EW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2198/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 1.5 Storey dwelling with frontage onto Cromwell Road and the retention of parking for 150 Coldhams Lane
150 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3HH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2156/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Change of use of existing two storey 3-bedroom dwelling house to two separate 1 bedroom flats.
78 Kings Hedges Road Cambridge CB4 2PA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2148/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 2No. Affordable Dwellings
Rear Of Queens Meadow Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JN
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2183/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of building containing 8no. studio flats with associated bin and cycle storage, following demolition of existing building
53 Carlyle Road Cambridge CB4 3DH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2161/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Single storey side extension, part single and part two storey rear extension. Attic conversion incorporating hip to dormer, increasing ridge height 300mm, and conversion of the dwelling into a 6bed HMO.
137 Howard Road Cambridge CB5 8QT
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2195/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of a two storey dwellinghouse, following demolition of existing bungalow.
7 Durnford Way Cambridge CB4 2DP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1956/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Two 1-bed, and 1 2bed residential dwellings on land contiguous to Abbey Churchyard, Newmarket Road, to rear of lock up garages behind Post Office.
Abbey Church St Andrew The Less Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8HA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2163/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Installation of external plant comprising 7no. extract ducts, 4no. extract flues, 2no. air intake vents, and 2no. air condenser units and external alterations to unit entrances, installation of a gas kiosk and bike racks.
Unit 3-4 Restwell House Coldhams Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3EW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2094/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition two existing dwellings, seed handling building, glass houses and associated structures, refurbishment of existing office building (DEFRA 1,080 sqm) and laboratory building (Bingham & Old Granary 2,186 sqm) and erection of new 3 storey laboratory building and energy centre (2,554 sqm), reception building (539 sqm) new orbital cycleway link, access road, car parking and associated landscaping.
John Bingham Laboratory National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0LE
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2111/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Change of use of ground floor from takeaway to single dwelling, including changes to the external envelope and erection of outbuilding.
Moghul Tandoori 182 Sturton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2QF
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2090/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Change of use of 13 and 15 Catharine Street from HMO (use class C4) to create 2 x 2-bed and 2 x 1 bed flats following single storey side/rear extensions, single storey first floor rear extension and roof extension incorporating raising ridge & eaves height, formation of box dormer with Juliet balcony. Bike and bin store and fencing to rear garden.
13 And 15 Catharine Street Cambridge CB1 3AW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2107/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 2no. houses to the rear of site. First floor side and rear extension to main house. Conversion of house to 1no. 4-bed and 1no. 1-bed flat.
64 Coleridge Road And Land To The Rear Of 62 And 60 Coleridge Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3PJ
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2050/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Application for outline planning permission for a residential development of up to 40 dwellings with some matters reserved except for Access, Appearance, Layout and scale.
Land at, Mill Lane, SAWSTON, CB22 3HY
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3873/17/OL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3873/17/OL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
One for the Waterbeach campaign. Insufficient information about cycle parking provision.
Erection of dwelling
14, Bannold Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9LQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4094/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/4094/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Construction of new car showroom, ancillary office accomodation & etrenal display and parking forecourts together with canopied and semi enclosed washbay and photography booth
Marshall Motor Group, 699, Newmarket Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4317/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/4317/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Reconfiguration and extensions, incorporating dormer windows, and alterations to roof of building to provide 10 residential units (net increase of 7) along with bin and cycle storage.
190-192 Mill Road And 2B Cockburn Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2093/FUL
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Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
A Camcycle member is looking at starting a local campaign group with the aim of getting a cycleway to connect the villages of Horningsea and Waterbeach along the B1047.
Please share your ideas and advice for the route here.
Created by Jamie // 1 thread
At the moment it is possible to cycle from Cambridge Road, near Madingley, to Girton, on a bridleway that crosses over the A428 and then passes under the M11 at the Girton Interchange. You can then cross three roads (A1307) and reach a pavement on the North-East side of the Interchange. Using the pavement you can then reach Washpit Lane and cycle up towards Girton. (The pavement is marked as a shared-use route on the OSM Cycle map, although I am not sure that it really is.)
Apart from having to be careful when crossing the A1307 junction it is a rather pleasant route to ride.
The Girton Interchange is being "improved" to reduce the bottleneck for cars. Does anyone know what plans there are to ensure that the current route through remains open and whether there are plans to improve the bridleway route through? Or will this be another example of roads being developed to the detriment of footpaths/bridleways.
Created by Richard Jennings // 2 threads
Because of queuing for the Grand Arcade car park, amongst other things, the mandatory cycle lane on Pembroke Street and Downing Street is routinely abused by motor vehicles – one every 66 seconds on a Saturday afternoon http://www.cyclestreets.net/galleries/221/.
The corner at Free School Lane is a particular concern because vehicles traveling east can't see oncoming cycles.
Created by Colin Bell // 1 thread
Has there been any improvement in the "new" NCN 11 route from Waterbeach to Lode since last summer? Last time I went that way I had to wheel the bike across fields and carry it over two or three stiles.
Any information, including a forecast date when a proper route is likely to be built, welcome. Thanks.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
There's a very poor dogleg right-angle with barriers at the entrance/exit from the West Cambridge site to Clerk Maxwell Road.
This should be turned into a wide splay with good visibility.
Sam // 1 thread
The bollards at the bottom of Herbert St haven't been replaced after the electricity cable was laid last week.
Rather than directly replacing the bollard slalom that existed beforehand, the bollard specialists might have suggestions on what the layout should be here which camcycle can suggest as for the replacement...
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 12 threads
Project Orange is an attempt develop our general strategy during the year 2013.
It involves
1) Should Cambridge Go Dutch (or Copenhagenize)
2) A more assertive stance in our interactions with agencies: Demanding of them to make feasible what seems infeasible
3) focus on a regional area 10 miles (15 km) around Cambridge and a dartboard network structure to connect villages,
4) the development of a Bicycle Infrastructure Assessment Tool (BIAC) which will allow us to grade and praise provision
5) Priority over sideroads as part of a Dutch-style approach
5) Development of Visualisation Tools for major projects (Chisholm Trail, Newnham to Newmarket Rd, Mitcham's Corner)
Martin Lucas-Smith // 4 threads
London Cycling Campaign has reorientated its policy towards a 'Go Dutch' approach.
This aims to learn from best practice abroad rather than continuing with the 'hierarchy of provision' that, in 20 years in the UK, has arguably failed to deliver meaningful change.
This is an overarching issue for conceptual discussion of this issue.
Created by David Earl // 4 threads
There are some evil short grey posts on the busway cycleway that are really hard to see in the dark. I have heard of a number of people hitting them with disastrous consequences
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 3 threads
Travis Perkins Development has major impact on Chisholm Trail.
We have a letter from the developer outlining their position - let's see if I can attach this...
There is a lengthy discussion of the Chisholm Trail, the gist of which is that they don't see why they should make any further accommodation for it when it is mainly Network Rail's land that is earmarked for the route. They dangle a small carrot in that they might release the corner piece of land to mitigate the pinch point you identified - but only if this application is given the go-ahead.
Created by cobweb // 1 thread
http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/press-releases/dft-press-20121109a
A DfT consultation to see whether speed limits on single carriageways should be introduced for HGV's. This will clearly have implications for cycle safety.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 1 thread
Rather than providing adequate cycle parking for their pupils this Sixth Form college is discouraging cycling and increasing the likelihood of cycle theft. The bikes that were previously attached to these railings are now left on the opposite side of the road where they are not so securely parked. See http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/27865/ #27865 or #27866
Although some cycle parking does seem to have been provided: http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/28093/ #28093, #28092 it is clearly not enough
Created by cobweb // 1 thread
The installation of one stand in the boundary of M&S facing Market Hill Square.
What general measures (publicity, fairs, web activity, leaflets, brochures, campaign manifestos) can we undertake to promote cycling in Cambridge in the most general sense?
This issue is a discussion area for proposals and discussion on creating general-purpose material and the approach that can be taken to promote cycling, and the difficult question of how this is balanced against difficulties that cyclists face in practice.
This issue is not for discussion of specific problematic infrastructure or helmet issues, or anything like that.
Various issues in Cambridge regarding bus driving and cyclist interactions. Work needs to be done to deal with this.
(This is actually a city-wide issue, but I've marked this as the bus station for now.)
Created by Rohan Wilson // 1 thread
Planning application here. Access issues need checking.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 2 threads
Access to and return journey from the Crematorium is a real challenge for the cyclist. Indeed, chances are you may end up in it if you try to ride your bike there.
Here we have a essential public service which is accessible by car only. Is this acceptable ?
These issues arise also if a convoy of bicycles was to accompany a coffin.
What is to be done?
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/contact-us/council-buildings/crematorium.en
Aims of a bike harvest:
- Reduce bike ‘litter’
- Improve the number of available bike parking spaces
- Recycle bikes and provide affordable bikes (with lights) for new students
- Employ disadvantaged people
This junction has often been suggested a prime site where a continental-style 'all green phase' signalling scheme could be tried.
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
County Council press release: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CMSWebsite/Apps/News/Details.aspx?ref=1154
Created by Clare Gibbons // 0 threads
I propose the creation of bike/bus scheme: a bus service for Sundays and Bank holidays leaving Cambridge Rail Station, heading out through Barton Road and linking Burwash Manor, Wimpole Hall, Gamlingay Woods, Great Gransden Woods etc in a circular route. Short cycle routes to be developed around villages along the route. Cyclists can choose the length of journey they want to make and be assured of a ride home by bus if they do not wish to cycle back to Cambridge...
A 24 cycle bike-trailer can be towed behind a 20 seater bus, providing sustainable tourism access to South Cambridgeshire and passenger transport services for settlements that do not currently have Sunday services. Please respond and state whether you would be interested in such a service.
Created by cobweb // 0 threads
Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 17 threads
Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
It is intimidating to use this roundabout because of the high shrubbery in the middle. It is supposed to slow traffic down but my subjective feeling is that it doesn't
Created by Simon Nuttall // 1 thread
Is it legal or not to ride on either Christ's Lane or Milton's Walk ?