Solar Stud Lighting for Coe Fen
The City Council are proposing adding "solar stud" lighting on this route.
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Created by Al Storer // 1 thread
The City Council are proposing adding "solar stud" lighting on this route.
Created by Guy Hill // 1 thread
If it is not bad enough in a cycle city that the Great Northern Road, the new road to Cambridge's main train station and cycle parking, does not have a segregated and safe cycle paths, the new development is now being proposed which will prevent a segregated cycleway from access to the Station a Devonshire road.
Does anyone agree that there should be a segregated cycle access to the country's largest cycle park?
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
We're forming a West/Northwest Cambridge site-specific group to organise around issues of walking, cycling and public transport:
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
The CIty COuncil have received an application for the designation of a neighbourhood area and a neighbourhood forum, in accordance with the Neighbouring Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).
The area is named as South Newnham (Cambridge City) and the forum is named as South Newnham (Cambridge City) Area Forum.
In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Council are inviting comments on the proposed designations through a six-week public consultation until 5pm on Monday 6 March 2017 More info:
Created by Monica Frisch // 0 threads
There are quote a lot of bollards of different types on cycle routes in Cambridge. Many may be unnecessary, some could be improved, for example by being made more visible. This is a proposal to develop a position paper on the need for bollards on cycle routes and which types are most suitable.
Created by Heather Coleman // 1 thread
Perhaps this will be less of an issue when the Chisholm Trail is built? But I'm sure there are plenty of cycle users of this road for whom the Chisholm Trail will not be an appropriate alternative route, mostly people going shorter distances than I'm going or needing to do short stretches of it and not heading for Addenbrooke's.
Owing to various pathworks on Stourbridge and Midsummer Commons, I've been taking a different route from Milton to Addenbrooke's, going through Romsey and down Coleridge Road the last couple of weeks. It's horrible. Parked cars in random places make it fairly unpleasant as you have to weave in and out with cars which aren't exactly adhering to the 20mph speed limit going past you.
I know this is a pipe dream, but wouldn't it be nice if Coleridge Road was given the Gilbert Road treatment.
Created by Al Storer // 2 threads
Cycling and Walking provision at Cambridge Science Park is poor. Lets try and get it fixed
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 Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
The Great Northern Road and Tenison Road junction is on a key route for access to the station and had high traffic volumes. It has been poorly designed for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Within only month of the route opening ta pedestrian has been injured here.
Created by Anna Langley // 1 thread
It seems that the new cycle lane in Water Street, is just too tempting to be ignored for motorists looking for a place to park. The councils enforcement people won't do anything, and nor, I expect, will the police.
We need bollards along there to physically prevent this from happening.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 7 threads
2017 will be the year that we launch our corporate sponsorship programme and also look at other projects through which we can collaborate with, influence and raise funds from local businesses. This is a catch-all issue for the various initiatives.
Created by Stephen Lawrence // 1 thread
Some people are especially sensitive to lights, including flashing lights, and lights which point directly into their eyes. Both these two situations can result in migraines for the unfortunate observer.I am glad to read that German law mandates downward-focussed lights. We should do the same.
Flashing lights used to be illegal (i.e. when incandescant lights were the norm) but the law was changed to specifically allow them. However, for the reason above, and also because judging the speed (and to some extent the position) of a bicycle is impossible when the light is flashing could actually make flashing lights less safe. Batteries have improved and LEDs are more efficient, and the battery life even on 'steady' mode is way more than in the 'days of yore' hat some of us knew.
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
At the Camcycle AGM 2016, Robin suggested we should try to get cycleways named as a means of recognising them officially, getting them on emergency service databases etc. I'm creating this issue to take this forward.
Created by Simon Nuttall // 4 threads
Motion for Camcycle AGM 2016: Street Cycle Parking
Providing secure places to park bicycles is a simple and effective way to encourage cycling by making people on bikes feel welcome. In some areas of Cambridge residents have got used to all the spare street space being allocated to the storage of motor vehicles and very little for bikes. The result has been badly parked bikes cluttering hallways, clinging to drainpipes and other street furniture. The experience on Thoday Street where some on-carriageway racks have been installed is a good example of how the problem can be addressed.
Camcycle resolves to:
1. Champion the replacement of on street car parking with cycle parking where it is clearly needed
2. Identify streets where this should and can be achieved
3. Work with local councillors to survey demand
4. Where there is sufficient local support work with local councillors to prepare proposals for funding. For example, from the Local Highways Improvement fund.
This motion was passed by 46 to one.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 0 threads
Plans are emerging for development on the Coldham's Lane site with implications for the surrounding area including links with Cherry Hinton.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
The Blue Moon, which I see is proposed to be renamed as 'The Moonshine Still' has no cycle parking nearby, which is a long-running problem.
It is proposed to make some alterations to the building to move the entrance, as per the planning application below.
We should put in an objection that the opportunity to add cycle parking is not being taken.
New main entrance to pub from Norfolk Street. Existing entrance to be bricked up. New bollards on paved area to demarcate area for external tables and chairs.
The Blue Moon 2 Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LF
Cambridge
Application reference : 16/2055/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
I was unable to find this issue in Cyclescape. While the deadline has passed I am posting here for our records as there are certainly implications for cycling. Hopefully, these were previously dealt with in other threads.
Planning Application 12/1608/FUL
Demolition of existing buildings (City Roomz Hotel and former railway offices) and construction of a new office building comprising:14,326 sq.m office floorspace (Class B1a) and 1,205 sq.m of retail/cafe and restaurant floor space (Class A1/A3/A4/A5), including ancillary accommodation / facilities with a single level basement (4,020 sq.m) to accommodate 92 car parking spaces, associated plant and 568 cycle parking spaces; roof level plant and hard and soft landscaping, including the final phase of the Station Road Open Space.
I was knocked off by a taxi who ignored the priority southbound traffic signs.
Does anyone know how I can :
A, review any CCTV footage from then
and
B, take that to the Council taxi licence people?
Thanks
Richard
Created by Jim Chisholm // 1 thread
The traffic lights in Gt Shelford (Freestones Corner) are being replaced.
They've already done the DDA compliant paving and the cabling for the new lights is I believe done.
There may be an opportunity for ASBs and approach lanes on at least one of the A1301 approaches. Often motor vehicles turn left across those on cycles with only some 50% of left turning traffic correctly indicating
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition of an existing sports pavilion, erection of a new sports pavilion, alterations to an existing car park and a vehicular access, a cycle shelter, new flood-lit artificial surfaced sports pitches and associated soft and hard landscaping.
St Marys School Playing Field Long Road Cambridge CB2 8PX
From the Design & Access Statement:
9.4 Cycle Parking
The Cambridge City County Local Plan 2006 Appendix D obligates schools to provide 50% of cycle spaces for children aged 5 to 12 and 75% for children over 12 years old. Under the same Local Plan, the college is obligated to provide cycle spaces for all students plus 1 for every 2 members of the staff.
The proposed pavilion will provide a changing space for maximum 4 teams of 20 players plus 2 staff each, therefore we declare to provide cycle stands for a minimum of 84 bikes.
Current site layout allows for 62 cycle spaces under roof canopy and 64 uncovered stands, therefore exceeds the minimum requirement defined in the Local Plan.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of dwelling following demolition of existing triple garage block. New vehicular access from highway to serve existing dwelling.
4 Cavendish Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7US
House includes a combined bin and cycle store for three cycles. The space indicated on the drawing does not appear big enough for both bins and cycles. I question whether providing for three cycles is enough considering there is room for at least two cars.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Redevelopment of St John's Innovation Centre.
Not sure how this application was missed. But we should be aware of what is going on here. There are a few conditions pending consideration which may provide an opening to make comment if we determine the need.
There is a lot of sheltered cycle parking of both two-tier and Sheffield stand variety in several locations around the site.
Created by Monica Frisch // 8 threads
Cycle routes and cycle paths need maintenance. This issue is somewhere to raise matters relating to standards of path maintenance, problems of poor maintenance, and examples of good maintenance.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of extensions to Norfolk Building for common room, 16 student rooms, college offices and research space, cafe and kitchens; erection of 6 family accommodation units; landscaping and cycle parking following demolition of maisonettes.
St Edmunds College Mount Pleasant Cambridge CB3 0BN
"The College currently has 304 cycle parking spaces that includes 146 Sheffield hoops providing 292 spaces and 12 single V stands. The current proposal is to add a further 22 Sheffield hoops under a cycle shelter providing a total of 348 cycle spaces."
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
The proposal comprises the conversion of the existing end terrace known as No.48 New Square and will comprise of 3No. self-contained flats, the demolition of the existing garage and the erection of 1No. self-contained studio-flat and the removal of 4No. Parking bays accessed via Willow Walk and the erection of 1No. self-contained flat. All with associated landscaping and access arrangements.
48 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EZ
" Cycle Parking
Cycle parking has been designed in accordance with the Council’s current standards - Cycle Parking in Residential Developments (2010). The new flats are to be provided with a communal covered and secure cycle store within the building fronting Willow Walk. Access will be solely via New Square through the communal garden.
The store will be fitted with steel Sheffield cycle stands spaced in accordance with Diagram 3 of the above guide. Access gates are to be a minimum of 1m in width where required, and fitted with mortise locks."
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Created by Robin Heydon // 3 threads
There is a need for a link between the A14 Histon interchange with Ring Fort Path in Orchard Park.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 17 threads
Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area
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
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 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 Simon Nuttall // 1 thread
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
Created by Simon Nuttall // 3 threads
Talk by local historian about cycling in Cambridge
Created by Jim Chisholm // 2 threads
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.
Created by David Earl // 2 threads
11 flats replacing existing building
Martin Lucas-Smith // 2 threads
Improvements and changes to Perne Road - making this as cycle-friendly as possible.
Created by Heather Coleman // 1 thread
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?"
Created by cobweb // 0 threads
Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.
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
Created by Rohan Wilson // 1 thread
Planning application here. Access issues need checking.
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.
Created by cobweb // 1 thread
The installation of one stand in the boundary of M&S facing Market Hill Square.
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 // 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 // 43 threads
"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."
The busway cycleway is sometimes flooded in this section.
The County Council need to address this.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 6 threads
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 ?
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.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 9 threads
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.
Created by Jim Chisholm // 3 threads
AstraZeneca have announced they will by 2016 move to the Biomedical Campus on the Addenbrooke's site. We need to engage with them.
Created by Robert Asher // 1 thread
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