Listed issues, most recent first, limited to the area of Cambridge Cycling Campaign:

• Campaign events

  Created by Simon Nuttall 10 May, 2012 16:22 // 39 threads

  • event
  • stall
  • ride

  This is a container issue for event threads.

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• Cycling project between Haslingfield and Grantchester

  Created by Klaas Brümann 10 May, 2012 14:06 // 1 thread

  • haslingfield
  • grantchester
  • cycle-route

  South Cam is working on a cycling project between Haslingfield and Grantchester, proposed by the Haslingfield Parish.

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• Cambridge East development

  Martin Lucas-Smith 09 May, 2012 10:45 // 1 thread

  • newdevelopments
  • planning

  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

  Martin Lucas-Smith 04 May, 2012 01:13 // 1 thread

  • nature

  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.

  http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/consultations/sheeps-green-and-coe-fen-management-plan-consultation.en

  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

  Martin Lucas-Smith 03 May, 2012 19:46 // 1 thread

  • roadworks
  • maintenance

  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

  Created by Rohan Wilson 03 May, 2012 18:12 // 1 thread

  • parking
  • quantity
  • motor-access
  • planning

  A further application following several rejections.

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• 32-38 Station Road ("Fifty and Sixty Station Road")

  Created by cobweb 03 May, 2012 18:04 // 4 threads

  • planning
  • cb1

  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

  Created by Rohan Wilson 03 May, 2012 17:26 // 1 thread

  • parking
  • quantity
  • type
  • location
  • planning

  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

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• House conversion to 3 flats 12/0508/FUL

  Created by Rohan Wilson 03 May, 2012 16:33 // 0 threads

  • parking
  • dimensions
  • bins
  • planning

  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

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• Office building to studio flats, 25 Cambridge Place

  Created by Rohan Wilson 03 May, 2012 16:04 // 0 threads

  • bikes
  • and
  • bins
  • space
  • planning

  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

  Created by Rohan Wilson 03 May, 2012 15:28 // 0 threads

  • parking
  • quantity
  • type
  • location

  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.

  http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/transport-and-streets/cycling-and-walking/cycle-planning-and-policy.en

  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.
  RW for Sustrans 3 May 2012

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• Mill Road condition - BBC

  Created by David Earl 30 April, 2012 11:50 // 1 thread

  • press
  • contact
  • 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

  Created by cobweb 27 April, 2012 17:27 // 1 thread

  • signage
  • oneway
  • westcentral

  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

  Martin Lucas-Smith 25 April, 2012 11:25 // 3 threads

  • transport
  • cycleparking
  • sport

  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

  Created by David Earl 23 April, 2012 10:31 // 1 thread

  • planning

  Construction of 136 residential units (class C3) with associated car parking and landscaping.

  http://bit.ly/JqVNi8

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• Lack of cycle parking on Mill Road

  Martin Lucas-Smith 20 April, 2012 16:49 // 2 threads

  • cycleparking

  Mill Road suffers from a dreadful lack of cycle parking.

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• Access to NW Cambridge site from NW

  Created by Jim Chisholm 19 April, 2012 20:15 // 2 threads

  • nw
  • cambridge
  • trinity
  • college

  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
  If a solution can be found S106 monyey is available

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• Huntingdon Road needs lower speed limit

  Martin Lucas-Smith 18 April, 2012 17:49 // 1 thread

  • speeds

  The speed limit here is currently 40mph.

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• Windsor Road and Oxford Road traffic calming

  Martin Lucas-Smith 16 April, 2012 11:19 // 1 thread

  • planning

  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=LRVINSDX01D00

  then click on this second link:
  http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/files/31B8D2EEB48A4F65255321E5DF860E38/pdf/11_1114_OUT-TRANSPORT_ASSESSMENT-857517.pdf

  and scroll to numbered PDF page 26.

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• Cambridge City Football Ground

  Created by cobweb 05 April, 2012 10:28 // 1 thread

  • planning
  • junctions
  • parking

  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

  Created by cobweb 03 April, 2012 17:31 // 1 thread

  • planning

  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

  Martin Lucas-Smith 03 April, 2012 17:29 // 12 threads

  • planning

  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
  instead

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• Doubletree Hotel expansion

  Created by cobweb 02 April, 2012 17:58 // 1 thread

  • planning
  • development
  • obstruction

  Coming up in the Planning Committee meeting for April 4th, 9.30am.

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• Bell School development

  Created by cobweb 01 April, 2012 13:04 // 3 threads

  • planning
  • crossing
  • path
  • newdevelopment

  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

  Martin Lucas-Smith 31 March, 2012 17:54 // 21 threads

  • transport-strategy
  • cambridgeshire-councils

  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.

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• Ring Fort Path

  Created by Robin Heydon 16 December, 2011 09:44 // 3 threads

  • ringfort
  • a14
  • histon
  • orchardpark
  • missinglink

  There is a need for a link between the A14 Histon interchange with Ring Fort Path in Orchard Park.

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• CB1 station area: cycle parking and access

  Martin Lucas-Smith 21 December, 2011 22:36 // 17 threads

  • cycleparking
  • station

  Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area

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• Bike Harvest June 2012

  Created by John Hall 03 January, 2012 18:22 // 3 threads

  • student
  • parking
  • recycle
  • owl
  • harvest

  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

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• Bus drivers and cyclists in harmony

  Martin Lucas-Smith 05 January, 2012 17:45 // 1 thread

  • bus
  • drivers

  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.)

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• Bike Parking Shortage at Hills Rd 6th Form College

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 26 January, 2012 21:22 // 1 thread

  • schools
  • bike
  • parking
  • private-land

  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

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• Stall at Energise Cambridge

  Created by Simon Nuttall 28 January, 2012 07:05 // 1 thread

  • event
  • stall

  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

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• The History of Cycling in Cambridge

  Created by Simon Nuttall 28 January, 2012 13:23 // 3 threads

  • event

  Talk by local historian about cycling in Cambridge

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• Green Dragon Bridge

  Created by Jim Chisholm 29 January, 2012 15:08 // 2 threads

  • path
  • bridge
  • obstruction

  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.

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• 18-19 Regent Terrace planning applications 11/1375/FUL & 11/1376/CAC

  Created by David Earl 03 February, 2012 16:30 // 2 threads

  • planning

  11 flats replacing existing building

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• Perne Road roundabout

  Martin Lucas-Smith 11 February, 2012 15:26 // 2 threads

  • perneroad
  • roundabout

  Improvements and changes to Perne Road - making this as cycle-friendly as possible.

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• Lack of joined up information on Council websites

  Created by Heather Coleman 28 February, 2012 09:29 // 1 thread

  • missing-information
  • website

  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?"

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• Glebe Farm development

  Created by cobweb 31 March, 2012 16:02 // 0 threads

  • planning
  • newdevelopment

  Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.

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• Bicycle Access to Crematorium

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 20 May, 2012 13:24 // 2 threads

  • access
  • to
  • crematorium

  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

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• 12/0585/CLUED Lawful use of car park, Rugby pitch off Sedley Taylor Rd

  Created by Rohan Wilson 08 June, 2012 17:48 // 1 thread

  • parking
  • planning

  Planning application here. Access issues need checking.

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• General promotion of cycling in Cambridge

  Martin Lucas-Smith 14 June, 2012 16:58 // 86 threads

  • promotion
  • leaflets
  • publicity
  • brochures

  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.

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• 12/0968/FUL Installation of one bike stand

  Created by cobweb 13 August, 2012 15:23 // 1 thread

  • cycleparking
  • planning

  The installation of one stand in the boundary of M&S facing Market Hill Square.

  http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=M7PZ4FDX3E000

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• DfT consultation - HGV speed limit rise to 50mph on single carriageways?

  Created by cobweb 10 November, 2012 18:47 // 1 thread

  • speedlimits
  • cyclesafety

  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.

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• Travis Perkins Development

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 01 December, 2012 18:56 // 3 threads

  • travis
  • perkins
  • development
  • chisholm
  • trail
  • planning

  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.

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• Greater Cambridge Partnership (City Deal)

  Created by cobweb 14 December, 2012 13:21 // 43 threads

  • greatercambridge
  • democracy
  • city_deal

  "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."

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• Busway cycleway flooded

  Martin Lucas-Smith 20 February, 2013 20:38 // 2 threads

  • busway
  • flood

  The busway cycleway is sometimes flooded in this section.

  The County Council need to address this.

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• Regional Campaigning

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 18 March, 2013 16:38 // 6 threads

  • regional
  • campaigns

  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 ?

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• Orchard Park audit

  Created by Klaas Brümann 28 March, 2013 11:53 // 2 threads

  • adoption
  • of
  • highways
  • orchard
  • park

  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.

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• Histon Road (City Deal scheme, and Gilbert Rd to Victoria Rd)

  Created by velocipedus@gmail.com 31 March, 2013 22:31 // 9 threads

  • histon
  • rd
  • citydeal

  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.

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• AstraZeneca to move to Addenbrooke's site

  Created by Jim Chisholm 18 June, 2013 12:58 // 3 threads

  • planning

  AstraZeneca have announced they will by 2016 move to the Biomedical Campus on the Addenbrooke's site. We need to engage with them.

  See:
  http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Business/Business-News/AstraZeneca-picks-its-place-in-the-city-20130618000005.htm

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• signage on cycle-pedestrian path next to Trumpington allotments, Cambridge

  Created by Robert Asher 11 August, 2013 16:19 // 1 thread

  • missingsigns

  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

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