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 Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) // 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 Jamie // 1 thread
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.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 12 threads
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)
Created by Colin Bell // 1 thread
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.
Created by Cllr Ian Manning // 1 thread
The County appointed an officer back in June to review parking policy across the County, starting with the City.
Sam // 1 thread
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...
Martin Lucas-Smith // 4 threads
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.
Created by David Earl // 4 threads
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
Created by Richard Jennings // 2 threads
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.
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."
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 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 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 cobweb // 1 thread
The installation of one stand in the boundary of M&S facing Market Hill Square.
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 Rohan Wilson // 1 thread
Planning application here. Access issues need checking.
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
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
Created by Al Storer // 1 thread
The new road between Addenbrooke's Road and Robinson Way has some poor design features.
This junction has often been suggested a prime site where a continental-style 'all green phase' signalling scheme could be tried.
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
County Council press release: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CMSWebsite/Apps/News/Details.aspx?ref=1154
Created by cobweb // 0 threads
Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 17 threads
Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area
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
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.