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Issues
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:
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Cycling project between Haslingfield and Grantchester
South Cam is working on a cycling project between Haslingfield and Grantchester, proposed by the Haslingfield Parish.
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Cambridge East development
The Cambridge East development is in the 2006 Cambridge Local Plan and would have a big effect on cycling and traffic more generally in the area.
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Sheep's Green and Coe Fen Management Plan consultation
The City Council will be designating Sheep's Green & Coe Fen as a local nature reserve in 2012, in recognition of the site’s value for both wildlife and recreation.
As part of the process, a management plan has been prepared to establish a long-term vision for the site and to guide ongoing maintenance and habitat-restoration works.
They are seeking public comments on the draft plan, prior to formal adoption and designation of the site.
It is important that the proposals are scrutinised to check whether this will have any effects in the longer term on cycling and path improvements.
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Incredibly bumpy surface on East Road
Now that the East Road gas works have finished, the road has been patched up, but in a very bumpy way. Although the tarmac is smooth, it is not at the same height as the original road so riding along is continually bumpy.
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4 homes at 8 Montreal Road 12/0480/FUL
A further application following several rejections.
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32-38 Station Road ("Fifty and Sixty Station Road")
Planning application to demolish 32-38 Station Road and build two office blocks. This is a revised application.
Application is called 'Fifty & Sixty Station Road'.
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Anstey Hall: convert (partially) to Hotel 12/0504/FUL
Documents are completely inadequate for this listed building. I submitted this objection:
This comment is on behalf of Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day.The application form indicates that there is currently no cycle parking and that none is intended. This is unacceptable - the development must conform to the Council's standards in quantity, location and type.
There are insufficient graphic details on which to assess the application.
RW for Sustrans 3 May 2012 -
House conversion to 3 flats 12/0508/FUL
This comment is on behalf of Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day.
We note that 3 Sheffield stands are shown within the cycle shelter - good provision for a site which is on the city's Signed Primary Cycle Network. It is important that they should not be installed too close to the rear wall, and that the spacing between each and between stands and side wall should meet the City Council's standards - see Cycle Parking Guide.
Only 3 bins are shown - is this acceptable, for recycling etc?
RW for Sustrans 3 May 2012 -
Office building to studio flats, 25 Cambridge Place
Objected.
This comment is on behalf of Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day.We are concerned that there may not be sufficient space in the rear "bikes and bins" (unattractive combination!) room. It is important that the Sheffield stands indicated should be installed as shown, and to park or remove a bike, rearward space is essential (See the City Council Cycle Parking Guide), adequate as drawn. But only five refuse bins are shown, one for each apartment. Normally each would need 3 bins (black, blue, green), for which there would clearly be insufficient space.
RW for Sustrans 3 May 2012
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Special Education Unit, Ascham Road
This comment is on behalf of Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day.
The documents state that cycle parking is to be increased to 4 spaces (staff) and 6 spaces (pupils), but gives no indication as to its type, location, or whether it is sheltered.
We consider the quantity to be provided seems unambitious, especially considering the site is in a quiet street close to routes on the city's signed primary cycle network. The cycle parking should be of Sheffield stands, convenient to the building's entrances, in a clearly visible location, and sheltered. See the City Council's Cycle Parking Guide for information.
We recommend that more spaces should also be provided, better to encourage a healthy alternative to car use. We note that the site is a listed building whose character and surroundings are not likely to be enhanced by full occupation of the "ample" car parking mentioned in the D+A Statement.
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Mill Road condition - BBC
BBC R Cambs want to interview someone at 07.05 tomorrow (May 1) about the potholed condition of Mill Road.
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City Centre Cycling
Plans are mooted to paint directional signs on the roads in the city centre to alert bike users to the legal direction of travel.
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Cambridge United stadium proposed for Trumpington
Cambridge United are proposing a new stadium in Trumpington, near the Park and Ride site. Clearly this will have major traffic generation effects.
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Planning app 12/0408/FUL: substantial residential development behind Greens off Cromwell Road
Construction of 136 residential units (class C3) with associated car parking and landscaping.
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Lack of cycle parking on Mill Road
Mill Road suffers from a dreadful lack of cycle parking.
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Access to NW Cambridge site from NW
For several years there have been proposals, counter proposals, and problems over access over partly Trinity College land that should give good cycle commuting routes from Bar Hill, Dry Drayton, Madingley and even Hardwick.
We need to work with NW Cambridge team at the University, Trinity College, Bidwells (Trinity's land agents), County, SCambs, and Local Parish Councils
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Huntingdon Road needs lower speed limit
The speed limit here is currently 40mph.
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Windsor Road and Oxford Road traffic calming
The North West Cambridge site proposes traffic calming changes in Oxford Road and Windsor Road.
Proposals at:
http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=LRVINSDX01D00then click on this second link:
http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/files/31B8D2EEB48A4F65255321E5DF860E38/pdf/11_1114_OUT-TRANSPORT_ASSESSMENT-857517.pdfand scroll to numbered PDF page 26.
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Cambridge City Football Ground
11/0008/FUL was recently rejected by the Planning Committee but the club only have the lease till the end of the 2013 season having sold it to developers. It's likely some kind of development will occur on this site since the club needs the money.
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Old Press/Mill Lane SPD
The Old Press/Mill Lane supplementary development plan was adopted in 2010. Things have been quiet since then but the University still have plans to refresh this area. Part of the plan involves making Granta Place shared use.
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CB1 development planning applications
Various related matters regarding the new CB1 development, e.g. new housing blocks and their cycle parking, routes through the development.
For issues relating to cycle parking at the station itself, see:
http://www.cyclescape.org/issues/36-cycle-parking-at-the-station
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Doubletree Hotel expansion
Coming up in the Planning Committee meeting for April 4th, 9.30am.
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Bell School development
Outline planning permission was given in 2008 for this development of up to 347 houses. In 2011 a reserved matter relating to the design on the junction was refused by the Joint Development Control forum. This is still a subject of debate. Another concern is the path adjacent to Babraham Road which is much used by staff at Addenbrooke's either on foot on by bike.
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Transport strategies in Cambridge
The Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, County Council Strategic Transport and Spatial Planning Group are considering a new Transport Strategy for Cambridge (TSC).
Other transport strategies will no doubt emerge in future.
This map shows all issues, whether points, routes, or areas:
The most popular issues, based on the number of votes:
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Greater Anglia Cycle Strategy
Greater Anglia has just issued a consultation on cycles at stations and on trains
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Cherry Hinton High Street cycle lanes need upgrading
The cycle lanes here are a mish-mash of narrow legacy infrastructure, and are often awkward to use.
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Cambidge University Press Site (redevelopment)
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
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Route obstructed at Lammas Land
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.
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Christ's Lane and Milton's Walk
Is it legal or not to ride on either Christ's Lane or Milton's Walk ?