Cycle space on trains
Dedicated space for cycling on trains
This section lists issues - problems on the street network and related matters.
Issues always relate to some geographical location, whether very local or perhaps city-wide.
You can create a new issue using the button on the right.
Listed issues, most recent first, limited to the area of Cambridge Cycling Campaign:
Dedicated space for cycling on trains
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Erection of a 1.5 storey 2 bed dwelling to the rear of 87 Histon Road with access from North Street, with integrated store for bins and bikes.
87 Histon Road Cambridge CB4 3JD
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1848/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Construction of a pair of semi-detached, two storey dwellings with associated landcaping, parking and bin & cycle storage.
Land Adjacent To 22 Mill End Close Cambridge CB1 9HS
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1857/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Erection of one 3 bedroomed detached dwelling.
31 Peverel Road Cambridge CB5 8RN
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1740/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Erection of a four bed house to the rear of 20 Bowers Croft with access off Field Way
20 Bowers Croft Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 8RP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1858/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
New three storey building containing 3 self-contained flats, bin and bike store to the rear of 84 Ditton Walk. Replacement of existing single storey extension, including 4 rooflights, bin and bike store, landscaping and fencing to 84 Ditton Walk.
84 Ditton Walk Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8QE
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1433/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Consultation on changes to Cambridge City Council’s car park prices from 1 April 2018.
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/consultations/car-park-prices-consultation
We wish to consult with as wide a cross section of the community as possible to highlight the changes we would like to make to car park prices and season ticket costs on 1 April 2018.
We continue to look for effective ways to manage congestion, especially during the 8 to 10am morning rush hour, and so this year propose the introduction of an additional charge for vehicles parking between these times together with a high increase in car park season tickets for business users.
We hope this will help to encourage the use of vehicles in the less busy periods of the day, and ideally help people transfer to alternative methods of accessing the city that cause less congestion and pollution.
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Demolition of existing building and erection of 6 two bedroom apartments
80 Maids Causeway Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DD
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1841/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Demolition of an existing dwelling and the development of a single new building containing 3no 1bed flats and 1no studio
65 Fulbourn Road Cambridge CB1 9JL
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1811/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of two new buildings containing 6 x 1 bedroom apartments and 3 x 2 bedroom apartments. Provision of on-site parking and bin & bike storage.
159 Vinery Road Cambridge CB1 3DW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1793/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Application for approval of reserved matters for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline planning permission S/1952/15/OL for the demolition of existing barn and construction of up to 50 dwellings
Land at Oakington Road, Oakington Road, COTTENHAM, CB24 8TW
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3615/17/RM
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3615/17/RM
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Cambridge City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, through the Minor Highways Improvement Programme funding, propose to make lighting improvements to the Driftway road.
The Driftway accesses Lammas Land public car park, and links to one of the main cycle and pedestrian commuter routes from the city centre to the west of the city, and vice versa.
The Driftway currently has no lighting, and as a result is very dark along the whole length. The lack of light makes this route potentially dangerous for users, particularly cyclists and pedestrians.
This consultation gives local residents and stakeholders an opportunity to comment on issues relating to this proposed project.
Created by Al Storer // 1 thread
Reports of a number of attacks in the Chesterton area
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
17/1799/FUL
Full Planning permission for 37,160 sqm of D1 academic floor space to accommodate the relocation of the Cavendish Laboratory, including; all associated infrastructure including drainage, utilities, landscape and cycle parking; strategic open space to the south and west of the new Cavendish; modifications to JJ Thomson Avenue to provide disabled parking to be used in association with the Cavendish and changes to road surface materials; alterations to the existing access to Madingley Road to the north west of the proposed Cavendish to enable servicing; and demolition of Merton Hall Farmhouse and removal of existing Vet School access road from JJ Thomson Avenue. | Land West Of JJ Thomson Avenue West Cambridge Site Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0FA
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Demolition of 39 Pepys Way and erection of twelve dwellings (net eleven) including four affordable homes
39, Pepys Way, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0PA
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2872/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/2872/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Erection of 34 one and two bed residential apartments and community facility (following demolition of existing buildings) together with partially below ground under-croft car parking, cycle provision, hard and soft landscaping and associated infrastructure.
The Bishops Site, Cambridge Road, IMPINGTON, CB24 9NU
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0671/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/0671/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Residential development comprising 6no 1bed and 6no 2bed units with access, car and cycle parking and associated landscaping following demolition of existing dwelling.
283 Queen Ediths Way Cambridge CB1 9NH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1757/FUL
Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 1 thread
Erection of a single storey 2 bedroom dwelling house to the rear of 45 Cavendish Avenue
45 Cavendish Avenue Cambridge CB1 7UR
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1748/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
Clearance of the site and erection of a new social club (Sui Generis use) comprising 267 m2 floorspace (GEA), associated car parking and cycle parking spaces together with 10 residential flats (comprising seven two-bedroom units and three one-bedroom units) with 11 car parking and 10 cycle parking spaces, together with access from Fulbourn Old Drift, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
Land off Fulbourn Old Drift, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3404/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3404/17/FL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
Demolition of the existing Fulbourn social club and construction of a new 72-bedroom care home (Use Class C2) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and access from The Drive, Fulbourn
Land at Fulbourn Social Club, Capital Park, Cambridge Road, FULBOURN, CB21 5BQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3418/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3418/17/FL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
Outline Planning Application for residential development comprising 137 dwellings including matters of access with all other matters reserved.
Land north east of Rampton Road, Cottenham, CB24 8TJ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3551/17/OL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3551/17/OL
Erection of single storey studio apartment following demolition of existing garage, and amendments to bin and cycle parking and landscaping.
1 Brimley Road Cambridge CB4 2DQ
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1705/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
'My ambition is to ensure that people with physical and hidden disabilities have the same access to transport and opportunities to travel as everyone else. This consultation seeks to understand what more needs to be done to improve transport accessibility and is my first major action as Accessibility Minister.'
We should respond to this consultation.
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
I've gotten wind that some residents are pushing for an exclusionary barrier of some kind to block the existing filter at Highworth Ave / Leys Road. Right now it's a couple of nice planters with a reasonably-sized gap that any kind of cycle can ride through. I don't know exactly what they're planning but they want to stop motorbikes, which can only mean something really obnoxious for everyone else.
While I sympathise about the motorbike problem (I see them too, being a nearby resident and frequent user of this cut-through), I am very worried about this kneejerk reaction that will harm legitimate users of the filter. A form of collective punishment for the actions of a few, basically.
I would like to alert people who may be worried about yet-another obstacle on a cycle route, or even possibly losing a nice quiet cycle route that lets us avoid nasty parts of Arbury and Milton Roads.
Revision of scheme permitted under 15/1952/FUL. Part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension. External rendering to all walls and conversion of front garden to driveway for two cars.
218 Coldhams Lane Cambridge CB1 3HH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1690/FUL
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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.
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
Created by David Earl // 5 threads
Greater Anglia has just issued a consultation on cycles at stations and on trains
Martin Lucas-Smith // 4 threads
The cycle lanes here are a mish-mash of narrow legacy infrastructure, and are often awkward to use.
Created by Jim Chisholm // 1 thread
Proposals are coming forward for the redevelopment of part of the Cambridge University Pres Site as a single location for Cambridge Assessment. Some public engagement will apparently start in November
Created by Jon Warbrick // 1 thread
The link from Barton Road to the Lammas Land car park (and the car park itself) have been closed to all use by the County Council for some development work. This is a buisy cycle route, and no effort has been put into providing a diversion. Currently most people are cycling across the grass behind the hedge beside the road (though how long this will remain possible if it rains is unclear); an alternative is to use other paths across Lammas Land, but they are narrow, not actually marked for cycling, and it's further.
According to a notice at the junction with Barton Road this work will continue to the start of December. There was and is no warning when approaching from east of the river.
Created by Simon Nuttall // 1 thread
Is it legal or not to ride on either Christ's Lane or Milton's Walk ?
Created by Clare Gibbons // 0 threads
I propose the creation of bike/bus scheme: a bus service for Sundays and Bank holidays leaving Cambridge Rail Station, heading out through Barton Road and linking Burwash Manor, Wimpole Hall, Gamlingay Woods, Great Gransden Woods etc in a circular route. Short cycle routes to be developed around villages along the route. Cyclists can choose the length of journey they want to make and be assured of a ride home by bus if they do not wish to cycle back to Cambridge...
A 24 cycle bike-trailer can be towed behind a 20 seater bus, providing sustainable tourism access to South Cambridgeshire and passenger transport services for settlements that do not currently have Sunday services. Please respond and state whether you would be interested in such a service.