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

• 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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• Panton Street - needs to be two-way for cycling

  Martin Lucas-Smith 13 October, 2012 14:25 // 1 thread

  • contraflow
  • one-way
  • 20mph

  This area of town has lots of children having to cycle round the main road because there is one-way cycling - we should get the council to make it two way.

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• Ring Fort Path

  Created by Robin Heydon 16 December, 2011 09:44 // 3 threads

  • ringfort
  • a14
  • histon
  • orchardpark
  • missinglink

  There is a need for a link between the A14 Histon interchange with Ring Fort Path in Orchard Park.

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Stall at Energise Cambridge

  Created by Simon Nuttall 28 January, 2012 07:05 // 1 thread

  • event
  • stall

  We'll hold a stall at this event, sign up for slots!

  Energise Cambridge is an exciting campaign to get Cambridge students engaged
  on climate change and persuade the university to change their energy supply
  to renewable options. We are holding a massive rally on Parker's Piece on
  February 10th at 12pm to show student support for the issues we are raising
  and to generate publicity.

  Find out more at http://www.energisecambridge.org/

  Sign up at: http://www.doodle.com/w5qca6zspa29rvi7

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• The History of Cycling in Cambridge

  Created by Simon Nuttall 28 January, 2012 13:23 // 3 threads

  • event

  Talk by local historian about cycling in Cambridge

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• Green Dragon Bridge

  Created by Jim Chisholm 29 January, 2012 15:08 // 2 threads

  • path
  • bridge
  • obstruction

  Currently there are 'No cycling' notices despite this being a major cycle route.
  Although it is unlikely that major works can be done to the bridge, changes on the approaches could reduce the conflicts, by improving 'intervisibility' between the different users.

  A meeting between various parties (Councillors, County bridge engineer, cycling officers, and cycling campaign is proposed.

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• 18-19 Regent Terrace planning applications 11/1375/FUL & 11/1376/CAC

  Created by David Earl 03 February, 2012 16:30 // 2 threads

  • planning

  11 flats replacing existing building

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• Perne Road roundabout

  Martin Lucas-Smith 11 February, 2012 15:26 // 2 threads

  • perneroad
  • roundabout

  Improvements and changes to Perne Road - making this as cycle-friendly as possible.

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• Lack of joined up information on Council websites

  Created by Heather Coleman 28 February, 2012 09:29 // 1 thread

  • missing-information
  • website

  I've just sent a sharp email to the Council. It reads as below. If the council can't do joined up information on their own websites, how do they expect people to make these modal shifts in transport that they are so keen on?

  "Dear Parking services,
  I've just done a google search on this.

  http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=park+st+car+park+ca
  mbridge&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&ei=eZdMT-vbLsnu8QPw7pHXAg

  first item says "multi-story car park with cycle parking and pushchairs
  for loan".

  However, when you then go to the Park St car park page, it says nothing
  about either cycle parking being available, nor about the pushchair loan
  scheme. How about a link to

  http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/transport-and-streets/cycling-and
  -walking/cycle-parks.en

  on the website, so we don't have to do a separate search, so that when
  people go to the Park St website, they can get all of its features? They
  may even then decide to cycle into town rather than drive.

  I was looking for this information as I was just emailing a friend who
  lives in Chesterton and has a nine month old child, who I wasn't sure
  would be aware of this scheme, which she may find useful. However, if we
  have to spend five minutes doing exactly the correct google searches, it
  counts as a "secret facility" apart from those in the know.

  I wasn't aware, for example, that you could also get pushchairs at the
  Grand Arcade one. This information needs better dissemination, and
  linking from within the car park and other public transport pages, so
  that people can make a properly informed decision about their transport
  choices when visiting the city. This, surely, is the way to get modal
  shifts in people's transport choices?"

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Greater Cambridge Partnership (City Deal)

  Created by cobweb 14 December, 2012 13:21 // 43 threads

  • greatercambridge
  • democracy
  • city_deal

  "The Greater Cambridge City Deal was signed by Central Government, Council leaders, businesses and the University of Cambridge and aims to secure hundreds of millions of pounds for the areas of Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire.

  The Greater Cambridge City Deal aims to ensure that the success of the area continues by investing in the transport infrastructure, housing and skills needed to see future economic growth.

  The first £100m of funding will be made available for transport improvements in the five years from April 2015."

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• Busway cycleway flooded

  Martin Lucas-Smith 20 February, 2013 20:38 // 2 threads

  • busway
  • flood

  The busway cycleway is sometimes flooded in this section.

  The County Council need to address this.

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• Regional Campaigning

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 18 March, 2013 16:38 // 6 threads

  • regional
  • campaigns

  How can we support the growth of local initiatives ?

  How can we overcome the division urban and rural cycling?

  Would it be useful to establish a network of regional groups?

  Could such a network become an interesting partner for the county planners?

  Would politicians be able to hear us better if we speak from a position of regional awareness, a a group of groups?

  Would it help the elected to understand that things are changing on our roads?

  Could such a network support constituent groups, facilitate exchange between these groups, become a more important player in the national context?

  Could such a network attract its own funding?

  What would be a good name for such a grouping (NAMES ARE IMPORTANT)

  We have CTC, Ely, A10 Corridor, Martin T thinking about something in Bury St Edmunds, "Routes around Chatteris", Wisbech forum (set up by the County), - anything else ?

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• Orchard Park audit

  Created by Klaas Brümann 28 March, 2013 11:53 // 2 threads

  • adoption
  • of
  • highways
  • orchard
  • park

  Gallagher Estate, master planners of Orchard Park will soon hand over the highways for adoption by the County Council.

  We won't be able to fix this car centric development, but within it there are many pavement cycleways, "cyclists dismount" signs, cul-de-sac signs and others which are wrong or don't apply. There are also issues with dropped kerbs etc.

  I am looking for volunteers to audit Orchard Park, making a list of corrections we require before Gallaghers hands this project over.

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• Histon Road (City Deal scheme, and Gilbert Rd to Victoria Rd)

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 31 March, 2013 22:31 // 9 threads

  • histon
  • rd
  • citydeal

  Outline of issues affecting Histon Rd between Gilbert Rd and Victoria Rd. This stretch is without bike lane. Car parking on one side only, from Victoria Rd to pedestrian access to Recreation Ground.

  The fuller length to the north is also part of a City Deal scheme.

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• AstraZeneca to move to Addenbrooke's site

  Created by Jim Chisholm 18 June, 2013 12:58 // 3 threads

  • planning

  AstraZeneca have announced they will by 2016 move to the Biomedical Campus on the Addenbrooke's site. We need to engage with them.

  See:
  http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Business/Business-News/AstraZeneca-picks-its-place-in-the-city-20130618000005.htm

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• signage on cycle-pedestrian path next to Trumpington allotments, Cambridge

  Created by Robert Asher 11 August, 2013 16:19 // 1 thread

  • missingsigns

  Hello, I'm wondering how many other Cambridge cyclists have shared the experience I've had (about once per month now) regarding a particular elderly lady who insists that bikes are not allowed on the "footpath" adjacent to the Trumpington allotments, between Shelford Rd & the new busway in CB2. This path seems clearly demarcated as a shared pedestrian-cycle path on the cycle maps provided at the council link (below). However, it is not clearly labeled as such on the path itself, leading her to become quite angry with any cyclist who gets near her & her dog while they're out walking (and obstructing the path to underscore her point). "It's a footpath" she yells, and storms away.
  So my questions are 1) am I correct in interpreting the council map (below) as permitting bikes on this path and 2) how might one go about requesting proper signage, clearly saying bikes & pedestrians are both welcome?
  Thanks for any feedback, Robert
  https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/sites/www.cambridge.gov.uk/files/documents/cambridge-cycling-map.pdf

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