St Andrew's Street / Regent Street resurfacing
Resurfacing is happening in the coming few days.
Please report any problems here.
We should also be vigilant of any non-repainting of cycle lanes.
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Martin Lucas-Smith // 2 threads
Resurfacing is happening in the coming few days.
Please report any problems here.
We should also be vigilant of any non-repainting of cycle lanes.
Created by Jim Chisholm // 1 thread
A driverless pod system is proposed is proposed to connect CBC and Trumpington P&R.
see:
http://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambridge/innovate-uk-have-put-up-250-000-to-get-two-cambridge-medical-campuses-serviced-by-driverless-buses-1-4993867
It 'implies' it will use maintenance-track!
"An out-of-hours driverless shuttle service on the fixed path from Trumpington Park and Ride will aim to allevieate congestion on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus."
We need to find out more.
A similar system is proposed to connect Whittlesford station and Genome Campus. This should offer possibilites for a new walking and cycling route.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Residential development of up to 58 dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping, and public open space. All matters reserved except for access.
Land off Grafton Drive, Caldecote, CB23 7UE
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/1144/17/OL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/1144/17/OL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 7no. self-contained flats with associated amenity space, parking, and bike/bin storage.
129, Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5JJ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/1210/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/1210/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
New covered cycle shelter for 72 cycles. Peterhouse College
Cosin Court Peterhouse Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1QU
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0579/FUL
It is proposed that a bespoke covered shelter will be constructed to adjacent to the existing wall. The grass will be replaced with block paving to provide a good base that is permeable. The cycle shelter will be open sided to reduces its mass and avoid being visually intrusive. The roof will have a standing seem zinc covering.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Minor application, someone might be interested. 2 sheffield stands at rear of shop.
Renewal of shop front, installation of cassetted awning and new store to rear of premises.
31 Burleigh Street Cambridge CB1 1DG
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0566/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 0 threads
Conversion of the upper floors into 3 no. self-contained flats and associated external alterations.
27 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1NW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0559/FUL
Created by Colin Rosenstiel // 1 thread
I thought the roadway at the rear of 1 Station Square was supposed to provide an alternative safer cycle route not through the car armageddon of Station Square. Won't this development block it?
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
SmithsonHill proposals for a park for AgriTech located to the east of the A1301 and South of the A505 at Hinxton.
Created by Paul Bearpark // 1 thread
Objections to U&Cs outline planning application need to be submitted by 10 April. There seem to be some interesting ideas for improving cycling infrastructure but a lot that could be improved upon.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition of the front low boundary walls, installation of 4 bicycle racks to front, rebuilding the waste bins enclosure, replacement paving and removal of existing gravel with a resin bonded gravel surface. Installation of a bench and planting. Installation of low level garden post lights. Cosmetic changes to the facade of the front porch.
Standard bicycle rack with a creative insert to be designed by students and manufactured to specifications.
40 Humberstone Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1JG
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0185/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
QUOTE:
``Following discussion with Jamie Wilding at the North West
Cambridge Community Group Meeting, we'd like to arrange a design
workshop meeting to discuss our design proposals at Lot S3, North West Cambridge.
As you may be aware, the design narrative of Lot S3 is largely focused
upon creating a cycle friendly development. With this narrative in
mind, we are seeking the support and ideas of local cyclists.''
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
Generally poor quality roundabout with some highly unusual, so-called cycling 'infrastructure' that seems to have been added over the years, and approximately zero walking infrastructure.
This one comes up every so often but I was not able to identify an existing issue focused on this roundabout specifically.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 2 threads
Cambridge University is working on a 30 year transport strategy for all sites including colleges. The consultants preparing the strategy are currently consulting with various stakeholders including Camcycle.
I will set up a meeting with a few Camcycle representatives and the consultants. What ideas do we want to share and who should participate in the meeting?
They expressed interest in our (work in progress) cycling manifesto, vision for Cambridge and design guidance.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 5no. one bed dwellings (following the demolition of the existing dwelling), together with car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
8 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RX
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0340/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
This planning application was approved, but there is now a condition application for cycle parking. See: https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=OM2WUUDX0AS00
Refurbishment and extensions to the existing St Barnabas House, Stable Blocks and Kirby Building to provide 42 student bedrooms, manager accommodation and breakout space along with cycle parking following the demolition of existing single storey rear projection to St Barnabas House and kitchen store.
59 St Barnabas Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2BX
Cambridge
Application reference : 16/1617/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Outline planning application for up to 203 dwellings including affordable housing and land for community provision with access and associated works, open space and landscaping, following the demolition of existing buildings on site.
Ida Darwin Hospital Fulbourn Old Drift Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5EE
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0402/CTY
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
There are various events on Parker's Piece which impact cycle access. What issues do we have and how do we think the various events should deal with them.
Cambridge Ahead and Grant Thornton are planning a Cambridge Live Lab to discuss key areas considered essential for future growth and prosperity including:
• Education and skills
• Housing and commercial space
• Infrastructure: connectivity and transport
I thought cyclists might like to register their interest to attend and give their views.
Created by Al Storer // 1 thread
As part of the Local Plan 2014 process, a 44 hectare site north of Cherry Hinton has been identified by Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) as being suitable for new residential development. The site is being promoted by Marshall Group Properties and Endurance Estates.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 2 threads
Erection of a residential apartment development to be arranged within two blocks comprising of ten 2 x bed units and 6 x 1 bed units along with car and cycle parking, hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of the existing buildings on the site.
34-36 Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0EX
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0172/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Full planning application for the erection of 56 dwellings, including new access onto Fen Drayton Road, infrastructure, landscaping and open space
field north of Home Close and west of Moat, Land north of Fen Drayton Road, Swavesey
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0525/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/0525/17/FL
Over the past couple of years of regularly cycling between Waterbeach and Cambridge on NCN11 I have noticed that the path between Waterbeach and Baits Bite Lock is in really bad repair and is getting gradually worse. I have been in touch with the council to ask them to repair it, and they told me that as far as they are concerned the path is only a footpath, and they have no obligation to maintain it to a standard suitable for bikes. Sustrans tells me they have no responsibility for maintaining that section of the route, and that the council should be responsible for it.
It seems absurd to allow the path to fall into total disrepair, but at the moment it doesn't seem like anyone recognises any obligation for its upkeep.
I am happy to go out occasionally with some secateurs and chop off the more annoying bits of greenery, but the path needs resurfacing and that feels a bit beyond me!
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of problem? Have they come across it on other sections of the NCN?
Created by olwen williams // 1 thread
A cycleway runs along the pavement on the S side of Fen Causeway. There are various metal barriers, placed to prevent pedestrians coming off a footpath and going straight onto the road. 2-3 years ago, I collided with a barrier in the cycleway.because I was blinded by on-coming car headlights to my left. This barrier is uniquely dangerous because the oncoming cars are mounting the bridge over the river. In addition, oncoming cyclists on the right may both add to the difficulty in seeing the barrier and also narrow the cycleway. In rush hour, the barrier is obscured and invisible for about 25% of the time.
I am aware of one other person who has run into the barrier, but I suspect there must be more. If you have done so, please get in touch! I have so far been unsuccessful in persuading the council that this barrier must be removed.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of five self-contained studios and associated works.
150 Catharine Street Cambridge CB1 3AR
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0101/FUL
Cycle parking will be covered Sheffield stands providing parking "for at least 5 cycles". (See Design and Access Statement)
While this may meet the Council guidelines, it is insufficient for this location especially if there may be 2 people living in some of the studios or if they will have visitors.
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Created by wookey // 2 threads
Out of the A1307 Linton Greenway consultation has come a plan for the section between Addenbrooke's roundabout and the Babraham P&R, which the county/GCP are keen to move forward. There was an initial invite-only consultation event on Thur 31st Jan for local residents/residents associations to comment.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Huawei plans to develop R & D superhub at the 550-acre Spicer's Site in Sawston.
Created by Jon Warbrick // 1 thread
The County Council have a consultation running on "improvements along Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, to make it safer and more attractive for walking and cycling" between Hills road and Perne Road.
The consultation runs until Tuesday 18 June. There are two consultation events at Rock Road Library, 69 Rock Road, Cambridge on Tuesday 21 May and Tuesday 21 May.
Created by Paula Downes // 4 threads
The road is unloved, has very few trees, has a lot of traffic, moving fast or jammed. Air quality is poor. Cyclists cycle along the pavement very fast which is dangerous for pedestrians. The cycle lanes on the road are not safe. It is difficult for cyclists to cross the road since there are not enough crossings. A lot of people park near Coldhams Common on Saturdays. Many people have created driveways to avoid people parking in front of their houses in the parking bays. Crossing the little roads (Brampton, Vinery Road, Vinery Way) is difficult because the cars block the path as they wait to get onto Coldhams Lane and greenery prevents pedestrians from going behind those cars.
Created by DB // 1 thread
I am cycling on the snakey trail every day, and there is a high risk that somebody falls into the Cherry Hinton Brook one day. The path and bridge is really too narrow and many people are taking it both ways.
Created by Heather Coleman // 1 thread
As described in the winter 2019 Camcycle magazine there is a group working on getting some improvements to the Trumpington busway. The magazine concentrates on the northern end of the busway but we are also seeking upgrades to the Addenbrookes spur junction and the crossing at Hobson Avenue/Lime Avenue as well as adding pedestrian footpath from the Hills Road Bridge all the way to Drury Avenue.
The group would like to start getting this out to users of the path for input, discussion and help with campaigning. Many Biomedical Campus commuters presumably use this path frequently, even daily. It would be great to get some input.
Created by Finlay KM // 1 thread
A new set of barriers has appeared on the hospital side of the usway bridge at Addenbrookes.
Creates the usual set of problems for cargo bikes and less confident bike users, with the added bonus of being on a steep hill that ices up regularly, and right next to a busway with a record of squishing people who fall onto it.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 3 threads
The government has announced it will hold a consultation on the introduction of the battery-powered scooters to British roads.
What are the implications for people cycling, walking and scooting?
What is Camcycle's position/policy about e-scooters?
Martin Lucas-Smith // 0 threads
Fitzroy Lane is a major walking route to the Grafton Centre, but bizarrely has no pavement.
One of the two parking queuing lanes should be removed, and pavements added on at least the east side of the street, if not both sides.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
"Daily parking wars make Red Cross Lane dangerous"
See: https://www.camcycle.org.uk/newsletters/146/nl146.pdf
Need to improve this area for cycling and walking.
Red Cross Lane and Greenlands are marked for 20mph and they're very narrow streets barely two cars wide.
Created by Al Storer // 1 thread
The A14 project is bringing a cycleway into the city as far as the University farm. Previous County projects have created a decent inbound cycleway from Laurence Weaver Road and an almost OK painted lane outbound to here. There's a section of cycleway from Girton Corner to Eddington Avenue, and at Girton Corner there's a connection to The Ridgeway along Bunker's Hill. There are Cycleways intercepting Huntingdon Road at Whitehouse Lane, both into Eddington and into Darwin Green.
But oh dear. Laurence Weaver Road junction is awful. Eddington Avenue junction is awful, and there's a very narrow and much over-run cycle lane to the north of it. Girton Corner junction is poor and serves poorly those who want to go from Girton village and College to the Ridgeway.
The section of road needs a holistic approach that incorporates the route along and the routes crossing in a coherent manner.
Sam // 1 thread
The site for the new building between in the triangle between the cycle path the busway, and non-busway road has a solid hoarding around it. To help visibility, the solid hoardings have been removed for 3 panels on the cycle path side, and only 2 on the road side, so traffic has greater visibility of cyclists that cyclists have of motor vehicles - so vehicles assume there is nothing coming and slow down less than they should.
To increase visibility on the corner, the third solid panel should be replaced with the mesh fencing, as has already been done for the first two on the other side.
Created by cpax // 2 threads
This ancient right of way is used by cyclists ,horse riders and walkers and is becoming un approachable with no drop kerbs and
with new roads being built that ignore the existence of this route and lack of clear signage , we are in danger of losing this
important route .
Surfacing includes gravel and grit.
Cycle chicanes shown on diagrams.
Created by Rosamund Humphrey (Admin Officer) // 1 thread
20/04969/FUL: Three storey front and rear extensions, alterations to the office building, replacement cycle store, new plant compound and installation of EV charging points.
Babbage House, Castle Park, Cambridge, CB3 0AT
Created by Finlay KM // 1 thread
Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) is currently in the process of developing a new wayfinding system for the communal, external spaces within the campus. This system will include new maps and signage to improve navigation in public spaces for staff, patients and visitors to the site and help to reduce stress when visiting the campus. In order to fully understand how the campus is currently used and the key issues, we would like to gain your invaluable input.
Note that the new wayfinding system will be focussing on the public space rather than the internal space of individual buildings, please limit your feedback to your experience of finding your way through the external public space on campus. Thank you in advance.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
A children's hospital is planned for the Biomedical Campus (Addenbrookes) and is planned to open in 2025.
Created by Anna Williams – Head of Campaigns & Engagement // 2 threads
Camcycle's time and energy is consistently taken up removing exclusionary barriers (e.g. Biomedical Campus, A14 active travel bridges, Warren Road). We need to consider long-term ways to prevent new barriers going in and remove existing ones which prevent people of all ages and abilities cycling.
Pedestrians and cyclists at the toucan crossing where the busway meets Station Road, Histon have to wait a long time for the lights to change even if there is zero bus or road traffic.
This seems inconsistent with Highway Code rule H1 about the hierarchy of road users. Pedestrians should have priority over non-existent buses!
Created by Tim Steele // 0 threads
Where the path splits there is a marker post that is completely invisible at night. It should be fitted with reflective material or removed.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 3 threads
Downing College are cracking down further on people cycling through the area. Gate now moved and is locked.
Created by Martin Wheatley // 1 thread
People cycling being abused by drivers for not using cyclepaths, even where they are sub-standard or useless.
Created by Andrew France // 1 thread
It has an uneven degraded surface in the cycle lanes from the Elizabeth Way roundabout until the bridge.
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
The A14 Histon Interchange is hostile to bikes as their is no way to safely cross the entrance slip roads onto the A14.