Listed issues, most recent first, limited to the area of Cambridge Cycling Campaign:

• Traffic Control Devices

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 01 December, 2012 23:01 // 1 thread

  • traffic
  • control
  • devices

  Traffic Control Devices

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• Travis Perkins Development

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 01 December, 2012 18:56 // 3 threads

  • travis
  • perkins
  • development
  • chisholm
  • trail
  • planning

  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.

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• Bicycle Culture

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 28 November, 2012 19:44 // 12 threads

  • bicycle
  • culture

  Resources, opportunities, ideas and opinions about bicycle culture in Cambridge

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• Southern Fringe Development Forum

  Created by Rohan Wilson 28 November, 2012 12:46 // 2 threads

  • cycle
  • pedestrian
  • development
  • consultation

  http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/growth-and-new-neighbourhoods/find-out-more/get-involved/southern-fringe-community-forum.en

  Next meeting is Thursday 6 Dec at Trumpington Village Hall
  (Informal Drop-In 15:30 - 18:30, followed by Forum 19:00 - 20:30)

  Though the above page indicates it's about residential developments, Addenbrooke's was covered in a presentation on previous 6 Sep meeting. Bell School was not covered.
  The main discussion was around schools and young people.

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• Government strategies on cycling

  Created by cobweb 28 November, 2012 11:31 // 32 threads

  • govtfunding
  • infrastructure
  • cycling

  e.g.

  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cash-boost-to-get-england-cycling--2
  Govt announces £20 million for cycling infrastructure improvements.

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• Wing development: Marshall's plan for 1,500 homes

  Created by Klaas Brümann 27 November, 2012 15:27 // 8 threads

  • marshall
  • homes
  • newmarket
  • road
  • planning

  Marshall reveals plan for 1,500 homes
  http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/News/New-plan-for-1500-homes-27112012.htm

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• Cambridge Traffic Management AJC to be scrapped?

  Martin Lucas-Smith 26 November, 2012 12:39 // 2 threads

  • cambridgeshire
  • council-transport
  • committee

  There are rumours that the AJC will be scrapped.

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• Active travel in A10 corridor (south)

  Created by Jim Chisholm 23 November, 2012 14:34 // 5 threads

  • a10
  • rail
  • stations
  • shared-use
  • path

  There is a suggestion of a group looking at issues for those cycling in the A10 corridor between M11 J11 and Royston. This is, in part about cycling along the corridor, but mainly about access between villages and access to rail stations. Of course the A10 north of Cambridge has LSTF money, but there are currently few funds available for improvements in this area.

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• Visit of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, 28 November

  Created by David Earl 22 November, 2012 13:38 // 1 thread

  • steps
  • event

  Road closures - but will cycle parking be OK?

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• Addenbrookes cycle shelter transformed into smoking shelter

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 21 November, 2012 11:16 // 1 thread

  • bicycle
  • parking
  • addenbrookes

  Forwarded message:
  
  I noticed that half of the bicycle shelter was fenced off, and I wondered whether we may be getting some new racks. In Connect I read the Trust was considering two tier bike racks so I was half expecting we would get these. Today however I learnt that the area will be transformed into a smoking shelter! Is this true?
  
  I think it is fair to state 30% of the people working in the S-block cycle into work. Losing half of our cycle parking facilities is not very helpful. The area is heavily used and often overflowing with bikes.
  
  If the area will indeed be turned into a smoking shelter, can you please explain why this decision was made and why it was not communicated to the staff concerned?
  

  This is outrageous and a good press story. Robin - are you up for this?

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• (West Cambridge site) 12/1391/REM Extension of internal road network including pedestrian and cycle routes

  Created by cobweb 11 November, 2012 20:49 // 1 thread

  • cyclepaths
  • pedestrians

  http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MCUVM0DX07800

  An application to extend the cycleways within the West Cambridge site including some shared use paths.

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• DfT consultation - HGV speed limit rise to 50mph on single carriageways?

  Created by cobweb 10 November, 2012 18:47 // 1 thread

  • speedlimits
  • cyclesafety

  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.

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• Winter gritting

  Martin Lucas-Smith 07 November, 2012 12:43 // 5 threads

  • gritting
  • snow

  Winter gritting is essential for many cycleways and there have been problems in recent years.

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• Milton Road Housing Development in Back Gardens 12/1537/FUL

  Created by Richard Taylor 04 November, 2012 02:10 // 1 thread

  • development
  • cyclepath
  • newdevelopment
  • newdevelopments
  • planning

  A new development is proposed behind 231-247 Milton Road in Cambridge.

  The entrance driveway / road will need to cross the popular off-road cyclepath on Milton Road.

  The crossing needs to be designed to be cycle friendly; ie. level for cyclists, with good visibility for cars to be able to see cyclists on the path, and with cars required to give way for cyclists.

  There is a need to watch this development through the planning process.

  Alternatively an access to the development from Woodhead Drive might be the safer option.

  There appears to be potential for a cycle and pedestrian route through the site; but that is not currently planned for.

  My article on the proposals is at:

  http://rtaylor.co.uk/5712

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• Wadloes Road - Ditton Fields - Path Lighting

  Created by Richard Taylor 04 November, 2012 02:02 // 0 threads

  • lighting
  • cyclepath

  The path between Wadloes Road and Ditton Fields is popular with pedestrians and cyclists.

  It is unlit though, and as it has buildings and high hedges on either side sofeels enclosed and it is much darker on the pathway than it is out in the open.

  Lighting on this pathway would I think make it feel safer, and I think would actually improve safety for example through helping cyclists spot pedestrians earlier.

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• Improving Barton Road cycle provision

  Martin Lucas-Smith 01 November, 2012 16:32 // 3 threads

  • barton-road
  • shared-use

  The county council is reviewing parking arrangements along the Barton Road, between Newnham Road and Grantchester Street (do they not mean Grantchester Road?). They say that in some places - parking restricts traffic flow along Barton Road, although the only restrictions I've ever seen have been due to tail-backs from Fen Causeway.

  They are proposing three options, one with minor changes and the loss of 3-5 parking spaces; one with more yellow lines in narrower sections, the loss of 10-12 parking spaces and signs prohibiting coach parking in places; and one replacing all parking on the south (westbound) side with an on-road cycle path, and the loss of about 50 parking spaces.

  I assume we would push for the third option, but why not Dutch-style hybrid lanes (on both sides, perhaps)? Ah yes, that'll cost more than painting a white line. Oh well.

  There's an exhibition at Cambridge Rugby Club on Grantchester Rd on Nov 7th (1-8pm) and you can respond online at
  http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/projects/Cambridge/BartonRoadParkingReview.htm
  until Nov 23rd.

  - Tim

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• NIAB 2 North Junction with Histon Road

  Created by cobweb 30 October, 2012 12:22 // 1 thread

  • junction
  • safety

  There are concerns over the safety of this new junction particularly focussed on the position of the traffic island, lighting and road markings.

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• Co-op convenience store, Cambourne

  Martin Lucas-Smith 27 October, 2012 15:26 // 1 thread

  • cycleparking
  • planning

  Notification from South Cambs regarding a proposed new convenience store.

  http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2138/12/FL

  Infuriatingly this refers to customer cycle parking as 'cycle storage'..

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• SCambs S/1666/12/FL High Street Cambourne

  Created by David Earl 26 October, 2012 17:27 // 1 thread

  • planning
  • southcambs

  Five retail units (A1 use), three retail warehouse units, car parking etc (notified to us by S Cambs on 23/10/12)

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• South-eastern Cambridge fringe development

  Created by David Earl 26 October, 2012 17:14 // 1 thread

  • planning

  Large new development proposal

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• Mill Road Winter Fair

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 24 October, 2012 20:44 // 10 threads

  • event

  Stall, Campaign materials and postcards, attendees, helpers.

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• Hills Road - roadworks chaos

  Martin Lucas-Smith 19 October, 2012 00:51 // 2 threads

  • temporary
  • maintenance

  General chaos in this area due to the roadworks. How can this be better managed to make cycle access as easy as possible?

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• Local area cycling and walking statistics

  Martin Lucas-Smith 18 October, 2012 23:13 // 4 threads

  • walking-and-cycling
  • statistics

  This is a general issue aiming to collect together details of cycling and walking statistics in Cambridge as the years progress.

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• Addenbrookes Trumpington Cycleway

  Martin Lucas-Smith 18 October, 2012 23:04 // 1 thread

  Surfacing issues for this path.

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• Removal of Jesus Lane traffic lights

  Martin Lucas-Smith 18 October, 2012 22:34 // 2 threads

  • traffic-lights

  There are two sets of traffic lights on Jesus Lane which are not really needed any more and just cause delays.

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• Horningsea to Waterbeach

  Created by Roxanne (CEO) 10 January, 2017 12:35 // 1 thread

  • campaigning
  • cycleway
  • local

  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.

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• Girton Interchange "Improvements"

  Created by Jamie 01 April, 2014 11:51 // 1 thread

  • bridleway
  • right
  • of
  • way
  • over-under
  • girton
  • interchange

  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.
  

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• Cycle lane infringement on Pembroke Street and Downing Street

  Created by Richard Jennings 06 November, 2013 19:49 // 2 threads

  • cyclelanes

  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.

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• State of Waterbeach-Lode link

  Created by Colin Bell 04 April, 2014 12:46 // 1 thread

  • path
  • state

  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.

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• Poor exit from West Cambridge site onto Clerk Maxwell Road

  Martin Lucas-Smith 16 June, 2016 17:38 // 1 thread

  • visibility
  • cyclepath
  • walking

  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.

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• Herbert St - bollards after roadworks

  Sam 12 September, 2022 10:12 // 1 thread

  • bollards

  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... 

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• Cambridge Cycling Campaign's "Project Orange"

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 14 February, 2013 09:17 // 12 threads

  • campaign
  • strategy

  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)

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• Should Cambridge 'Go Dutch' (or Danish)

  Martin Lucas-Smith 14 February, 2013 11:12 // 4 threads

  • dutch
  • netherlands

  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.

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• Evil posts on busway cycleway

  Created by David Earl 05 December, 2011 19:28 // 4 threads

  • bollards
  • busway

  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

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• Travis Perkins Development

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 01 December, 2012 18:56 // 3 threads

  • travis
  • perkins
  • development
  • chisholm
  • trail
  • planning

  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.

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• DfT consultation - HGV speed limit rise to 50mph on single carriageways?

  Created by cobweb 10 November, 2012 18:47 // 1 thread

  • speedlimits
  • cyclesafety

  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.

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• Bike Parking Shortage at Hills Rd 6th Form College

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 26 January, 2012 21:22 // 1 thread

  • schools
  • bike
  • parking
  • private-land

  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

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• 12/0968/FUL Installation of one bike stand

  Created by cobweb 13 August, 2012 15:23 // 1 thread

  • cycleparking
  • planning

  The installation of one stand in the boundary of M&S facing Market Hill Square.

  http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=M7PZ4FDX3E000

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• General promotion of cycling in Cambridge

  Martin Lucas-Smith 14 June, 2012 16:58 // 86 threads

  • promotion
  • leaflets
  • publicity
  • brochures

  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.

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• Bus drivers and cyclists in harmony

  Martin Lucas-Smith 05 January, 2012 17:45 // 1 thread

  • bus
  • drivers

  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.)

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• 12/0585/CLUED Lawful use of car park, Rugby pitch off Sedley Taylor Rd

  Created by Rohan Wilson 08 June, 2012 17:48 // 1 thread

  • parking
  • planning

  Planning application here. Access issues need checking.

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• Bicycle Access to Crematorium

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 20 May, 2012 13:24 // 2 threads

  • access
  • to
  • crematorium

  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

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• Bike Harvest June 2012

  Created by John Hall 03 January, 2012 18:22 // 3 threads

  • student
  • parking
  • recycle
  • owl
  • harvest

  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

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• All-green phase at Silver Street / Queen's Road junction

  Martin Lucas-Smith 24 October, 2013 20:07 // 1 thread

  • junction
  • allgreen

  This junction has often been suggested a prime site where a continental-style 'all green phase' signalling scheme could be tried.

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• Green Dragon bridge closed for maintenance 6 January 2014 for 8 weeks

  Created by David Earl 15 October, 2013 09:13 // 1 thread

  • roadworks

  County Council press release: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CMSWebsite/Apps/News/Details.aspx?ref=1154

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• Bike-bus Sundays and Bank Holidays

  Created by Clare Gibbons 14 October, 2013 16:16 // 0 threads

  • bike
  • trailers

  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.

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• Glebe Farm development

  Created by cobweb 31 March, 2012 16:02 // 0 threads

  • planning
  • newdevelopment

  Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.

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• CB1 station area: cycle parking and access

  Martin Lucas-Smith 21 December, 2011 22:36 // 17 threads

  • cycleparking
  • station

  Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area

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• Visibility at Perne Road / Cherry Hinton Road junction

  Created by David Earl 05 December, 2011 19:21 // 1 thread

  • roundabout
  • visibility

  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

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• Christ's Lane and Milton's Walk

  Created by Simon Nuttall 10 October, 2013 23:22 // 1 thread

  • nocycling

  Is it legal or not to ride on either Christ's Lane or Milton's Walk ?

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