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

• S/0296/19/DC Science Park - access from guided busway (eastern entrance)

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  While this is a discharge of condition 12 of a previous application this is quite a substantial project in its own right. It looks like a significant improvement, with a wide pathway for accessing the site, a bunch of fancy architecture (some sort of series of archways over the path), and even a parallel Zebra over one of the Science Park internal roadways.

  See part 6 of the D&A statement for several mentions of Camcycle input.

  While I am making this an issue I do not see any immediate reason to send in a response, but those involved with the pre-application talks may want to double-check, possibly even send a letter of support if happy.

  ...

  Discharge of condition 12 (a scheme detailing the widening of the footway to allow for shared use walking and cycling and a scheme showing the layout and design of the plaza area to the East of the site, including vehicle circulation, pedestrian routes, kiosks, shelters, bollards and other ancillary structures) pursuant to planning permission S/3590/17/VC Transport Plaza, Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge, CB4 0FJ http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0296/19/DC South Cambridgeshire Application reference : S/0296/19/DC

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• S/0193/19/FL Rosemary Road Waterbeach - 9 new dwellings

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  The cycle parking dimensions look good, almost lifted straight out of the guide. Main issues are: garden gate doors are only 90cm, the Sheffield stands are affixed with only M12 bolts, and the cycle shelter doors are not lockable.

  ...

  Construction of 9 dwellings and new access Land to the rear of 10A, Rosemary Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9NB http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0193/19/FL South Cambridgeshire Application reference : S/0193/19/FL

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• Cycle path closed

  Created by Helen Cook 5 months ago // 1 thread

  Cycle path on southbound side of Eddington Avenue has been closed for no apparent reason since August 2018.  Obstructive signs tell cyclists to dismount or use the road.

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• Burrell's Walk and Cobbett's Corner

  sound+fury 5 months ago // 1 thread

  There are visibility and bottleneck issues on this route, it has been suggested.

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• 19/0046/FUL Alterations and repairs to The Tivoli

  sound+fury 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Alterations and repairs to The Tivoli https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PL6CJGDXIXZ00 Cambridge

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• 18/1952/FUL Retrospective bike store. Wilberforce Road

  Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Retrospective permission for the erection of a bike store. 6 Wilberforce Road Cambridge CB3 0EQ

  https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PJMC1CDXI8C00

  Cambridge Application reference : 18/1952/FUL

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• Local Highways Improvement - Mount Pleasant

  sound+fury 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • road-safety

  Proposal from Lib Dem councillors for a zebra crossing.

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• Vehicle free tradespeople

  Created by Nick Flynn 5 months ago // 1 thread

  A list of carpenters, cleaners, electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople who can attend jobs in Cambridge without needing a car parking space (for example those arriving by cargo bike) would be a useful resource.

  It could be used by people who cannot offer car parking, or those who would prefer to choose someone who can arrive by sustainable transport.

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• 19/0015/FUL 11 Hinton Ave - detached three bedroom dwelling

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Erection of detached three bedroom dwelling and associated works at 11 Hinton Avenue, Cambridge 11 Hinton Avenue Cambridge CB1 7AR https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PKYV2ZDXIU500 Cambridge Application reference : 19/0015/FUL

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• 18/1805/FUL Rear of 89-91 De Freville Ave - single-storey two-bedroom dwelling.

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Erection of a single-storey two-bedroom dwelling. Land To The Rear Of 89-91 De Freville Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HP https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PIFYUZDXHQ200 Cambridge Application reference : 18/1805/FUL

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• Chesterton Road Tree Lining - Project Consultation

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning
  • consultation
  • trees
  • chesterton
  • chesterton-road
  • humberstone-road

  Cambridge City Council through the Environmental Improvement Programme (EIP) have allocated funding to improve the streetscape by increasing the number of trees along on Chesterton Road. We have identified a number of potential locations for new trees as shown on the 2 maps below.  

  Currently we have funding available for a smaller number of trees then shown on the plans below.  We wish to prioritise a number of these trees for the first phase of works.  We would hope to be able to plant further trees when and if we get additional funding.  
  
  This consultation gives local residents and stakeholders an opportunity to comment on and rate the potential tree location options put forward.

  All the potential locations will need to take into account highways infrastructure and underground utilities services, which may affect the locations currently being considered. 

  This consultation will end at noon on Friday the 15th of February 2018. 

  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ChestRdTrees

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• 19/0021/FUL Accessible path for Fitzwilliam Museum

  sound+fury 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Proposed landscape works to form accessible paths to the front of Fitzwilliam Museum  https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PL0SJLDXIV100 Cambridge

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• 18/2052/FUL New building of 8 units adjacent to Newnham Mill, Newnham Road

  sound+fury 5 months ago // 1 thread

  A new building of 8 residential units, adjacent to Newnham Mill (currently housing MillWorks restaurant.)

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• 18/2062/FUL just east of Clerk Maxwell - 35 new dwellings

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Need to measure the cycle parking sheds

  May be a good one to test policy 80 and continuous footways as this will cut a new access driveway into the existing footway on the east side of Clerk Maxwell.

  ...

  Erection of 35 dwellings (12 x 1bed, 4 x 2bed, 10 x 3bed and 9 x 4+bed) and re-position of existing access onto Clerk Maxwell Road. Provision of new spine road, parking, cycle provision, landscaping and associated infrastructure. Clerk Maxwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PKP81SDX0CE00 Cambridge Application reference : 18/2062/FUL

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• 19/0004/FUL Romsey Labour Club

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Transport Assessment

  4.16 Cycle parking for residents will be provided on the proposed basement level. Access will be
  provided via the main lobby, leading to a cycle wheel ramp. This will descend into a cycle
  store room with capacity for 38 cycles. The main staircase and lift will descend into the
  basement for direct access to the main residential block.

  4.17 As part of the development proposals, an on-site bike / ebike loan scheme will be implemented
  for the future residents of the services apartments to provide a readily available opportunity
  for travel by cycle.

  
  4.18 Visitor cycle parking will be provided at ground level, with capacity for 24 cycles. These will
  be provided adjacent to the western front of the site and can be accessed directly from
  Coleridge Road.

  Dimensions look OK. Main issue is basement. I think it's unavoidable, so the questions are:

  What is the gradient of the ramp?

  Is there enough turning space at the bottom?

  What provision is being made for people who cannot use the stairs/ramp to reach the basement? (none currently, but the courtyard looks reasonable) Alternatively can the lift be used for cycles? (it's 2m by 2m)

  Where are the mentioned e-bike hire bikes being parked?

  ...

  Serviced apartment (sui generis use class) scheme containing 38no self-contained 1xbed room units along with Cafe, gym and community space at ground floor with a vehicle drop-off zone, disabled car parking space, cycle parking and associated landscaping and retention of existing BLI frontage. Romsey Labour Club Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NL https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PKPLWXDXIQ900 Cambridge Application reference : 19/0004/FUL

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• 18/1930/FUL Redevelopment of Mill Lane including various University buildings

  sound+fury 5 months ago // 1 thread

  Pembroke College's redevelopment of Mill Lane

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• 18/2013/FUL 78 Arbury Road - change to 10 person HMO

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Cycle shelter in back garden appears to be 5m by 2m (crudely drawn) while application claims there are 12 cycle parking spaces.

  ...

  Change of use to 9-bed HMO for 10 persons (sui generis) 78 Arbury Road Cambridge CB4 2JE https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PJZLO0DXIF000 Cambridge Application reference : 18/2013/FUL

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• S/4542/18/FL 56 High Green - change of use into wine shop / bar

  Created by Matthew 5 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Claims to only require 9 cycle spaces under SCambs policy (probably correct). Transport Statement proposes 5 Sheffield stands. Site plan shows 4 Sheffield stands, positioned outside the red line. Application form claims only '5' cycle parking spaces to be provided.

  County Highways is objecting to danger on the public highway potentially caused by deliveries and customers stopping in the mandatory cycle lane, as well as the positioning of the Sheffield stands on what appears to be public highway land.

  ...

  Change of use from furniture shop to mixed A1 (retail) and A4 (drinking establishment) De Freville House, 6 , 56 High Green, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5EG http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4542/18/FL South Cambridgeshire Application reference : S/4542/18/FL

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• NICE consultation on active travel

  Created by TJ 6 months ago // 1 thread

  NICE - (national institute for Health and care excellence) are running a consultation on active travel for encouraging the general population to travel actively.

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• Trumpington / Chaucer Road Junction

  Created by Robert Sansom 6 months ago // 1 thread

  Proposed new signallng for Trumpington Road / Chaucer Road junction.

  Issues with this:

  1. There is no details as to whether there are toucan crossing signals for the shared use path across the Chaucer Road Arm.

  2. It does not improve safety for city-bound cyclists/pedestrians who still have to avoid vehicles turning left into Chaucer Road.

  2. There remains a major problem with the on road cycle lane on the outbound side where the rear ends of large vehicles, especially coaches and busses, enter into the cycle lane as the vehicles make the slight right turn after the existing island.

  Work is meant to be starting 14th January! Can I write a letter on behalf of the cycling campaign pointing out these issues?

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• 18/1934/OUT 249 Newmarket Road - 8 studio flats.

  Created by Matthew 6 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Claims more than 7 cycle parking spaces to be provided in courtyard but I can't find any real details.

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  Outline application (appearance reserved) for the erection of 8 studio flats. The Seven Stars Public House 249 Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8JE https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PJDRKCDXI5K00 Cambridge Application reference : 18/1934/OUT

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• 18/1953/FUL Hudson Close - 7 flats and cycle parking

  Created by Matthew 6 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Well spaced Sheffield stands except that poles are blocking the aisles, making them unusable.

  ...

  Development of seven apartments in a barn style building with associated cycle parking, car parking, refuse store, access, landscaping and all other works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Land At Hudson Close Hudson Close Cambridge CB2 8HD https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PJMC26DXI8D00 Cambridge Application reference : 18/1953/FUL

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• S/4594/18/RM Busway link from Broadway into Cambourne

  Created by Matthew 6 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Unsure why this is coming forward now but it appears they want to establish the Cambourne part of the busway that will run via Bourn Airfield site into Cambourne. There is a 4m 'footway' separated by a 0.5m buffer next to it. It's not labelled as such but this would probably be the 'strategic cycleway' link also via Bourn Airfield.

  ...

  Approval of matters reserved for access, appearance, Landscaping, layout and scale following Outline planning permission S/3329/16/OL for a bus link between Sterling Way and Broadway. The outline application was not EIA development. Land between Stirling Way and Broadway, Land for bus Link, Between Stirling Way and the Broadway, Cambourne http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4594/18/RM South Cambridgeshire Application reference : S/4594/18/RM

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• 18/1782/FUL Cowley Road - Office development

  Created by Matthew 6 months ago // 1 thread

  • planning

  Proposes 120 cycle parking spaces via two-tier racks.

  ...

  Four storey office development (B1 use) with associated car and bicycle parking, plant room, sub station and landscaping. William James House 50 - 55 Cowley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0WU https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PI6V39DXHMI00 Cambridge Application reference : 18/1782/FUL

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• 18/1993/FUL Redevelopment of buildings and land on Barton Road between nos 21-29

  sound+fury 6 months ago // 1 thread

  Redevelopment of buildings to provide graduate student accommodation for King's College.

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This map shows all issues, whether points, routes, or areas:

The most popular issues, based on the number of votes:

• Horningsea to Waterbeach

  Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) over 2 years ago // 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.

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• Parking policy review

  Created by Cllr Ian Manning over 3 years ago // 1 thread

  • carparking

  The County appointed an officer back in June to review parking policy across the County, starting with the City.

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• Cycle/Pedestrian Path between Great Wilbraham and Fulbourn

  Created by SamGW about 2 years ago // 1 thread

  • cycle-pedestrian-path

  The Road between Great Wilbraham and Fulbourn is very well used by Cyclists, runners and walkers throughout the year. It is a single track road with a 60 MPH speed limit. A bicycle path here would encourage more people to cycle to Fulbourn and Cambridge. The path would significantly improve safety for cars, pedestrians and cyclists.

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• Girton Interchange "Improvements"

  Created by Jamie about 5 years ago // 1 thread

  • bridleway
  • right
  • of
  • way
  • over-under
  • girton
  • interchange

  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.
  

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• inaccurate "no through road" signs, missing "except cycles/pedestrians"

  Created by Heather Coleman about 2 years ago // 1 thread

  • signage
  • inaccurate-signs
  • no-through-road

  I've noticed a few of these around Cambridge where there's a "no through road" sign but it's a through road for cyclists and pedestrians. As there's a post already, if the council had a ready-made stock of plates saying "except cycles", "except pedestrians", a single operative could affix the plate below the sign to made it correct. It is highly deceptive and not serving those using non-motorised transport if they go the long way round not realising they can get through a quicker route.

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• Cherry Hinton High Street cycle lanes need upgrading

  Martin Lucas-Smith almost 6 years ago // 4 threads

  • cyclelanes

  The cycle lanes here are a mish-mash of narrow legacy infrastructure, and are often awkward to use.

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

  Created by Michael Cahn about 6 years ago // 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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• Bicycle Access to Crematorium

  Created by Michael Cahn about 7 years ago // 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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• Trumpington CGB Shared Use Conflict

  Created by Chris Brown over 5 years ago // 1 thread

  • shareduse
  • shared-use

  Conflict between pedestrians and cyclists on stretch of CGB shared-use path alongside allotments and CGB in Trumpington

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• Green Dragon bridge closed for maintenance 6 January 2014 for 8 weeks

  Created by David Earl over 5 years ago // 1 thread

  • roadworks

  County Council press release: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CMSWebsite/Apps/News/Details.aspx?ref=1154

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• Cycle crossing on Barton Road roundabout

  Martin Lucas-Smith over 3 years ago // 2 threads

  • roundabout

  I am writing to point your attention to a "danger spot" on the Barton Road cycle route.

  I and many others cycle this route every day and really appreciate how safe it is. However, there have been a number of near accidents at the sliproad from the M11 southbound onto the Barton roundabout. The problem is that the cycle path means that all cyclists must cross the road leading onto the roundabout. This is fine when the traffic is not busy. However, during rush hour the left lane going onto the roundabout is always queued up. This means that, to cross the the road, a cyclist needs to wait for a car to let them out. However, the problem lies with the right lane going onto the roundabout. If there is a queue in the left lane, you are unable to see into the right lane and so quite a few cyclists are nearly knocked off at this point

  The problem is that:

  a. The right lane is too short and so cyclists are unable to get out of the way in time if a car does not does turn onto it. It seems to me that there shouldn't be a right lane as it's too short to be of any use and poses more of a danger to cyclists.

  b. Cars tends to (understandably) be going quite fast as they've just come off the M11 and also are usually looking onto the roundabout rather than the road in front of them. This has meant that I've seen lots of cars having to break very heavily having only seen a bike crossing in front of them at the very last minute.

  I, and the other cyclists that routinely use this otherwise very safe route, would hugely appreciate it if this problem could be looked at.

  [RL; sent by post, 27th June 2015]

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• Greater Cambridge Partnership (City Deal)

  Created by cobweb over 6 years ago // 32 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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• Possible effect on cycle route in Chesterton

  Martin Lucas-Smith over 5 years ago // 2 threads

  Need to check this planning application for access issues. It proposes to make a new car entrance through a high wall across a pavement at the end of Chesterton Road.

  The cycleway cut-through here is very poor currently.

  http://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MXE78QDX3E000

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• Regional Campaigning

  Created by Michael Cahn over 6 years ago // 4 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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• Disgraceful unloading practices by Tesco, East Road, Cambridge

  Created by Martin L-S over 3 years ago // 1 thread

  • tesco
  • unloading

  Ever since Tesco opened their new shop on East Road, there has been poor unloading practice.

  The company is unloading always from the front of the store with a large lorry which:

  - Is stopped in the (advisory) cycle lane.
  - The tail of the lorry is opened into the carriageway without a banksman, with the corner of it at the same height as a cyclist having to merge round the lorry - there is real potential for a head injury because of the relative invisibility of this
  - Causing traffic to be reduced to one effective lane (or two, just squeezing through, if no large vehicles), causing delays for a half an hour period.

  They have stopped using the zig-zag lines.

  This photo shows the danger that is created:
  http://www.cyclestreets.net/location/68145/

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• Concrete bollards on Carter cycle bridge, North end

  Created by David Green about 3 years ago // 1 thread

  • carter
  • bridge

  This morning I noticed that two new concrete bollards have been installed at the North end of the Carter Cycle Bridge. These seem to be completely unnecessary and the position will probably cause accidents to cyclists descending into Devonshire Road.
  Were the Campaign aware of this and can we do anything to get them removed?

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• Magdalene Bridge pinch point

  Created by Al Storer over 4 years ago // 1 thread

  Motor vehicles frequently fail to give priority to cyclists leading to conflict

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• Ring Fort Path

  Created by Robin Heydon over 7 years ago // 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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• The History of Cycling in Cambridge

  Created by Simon Nuttall over 7 years ago // 3 threads

  • event

  Talk by local historian about cycling in Cambridge

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• Poor road quality on Newmarket Road

  Created by Andrew France over 7 years ago // 1 thread

  • road

  It has an uneven degraded surface in the cycle lanes from the Elizabeth Way roundabout until the bridge.

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• Inappropriate surface treatment for cycle route ie Fen Road, Milton

  Created by Heather Coleman almost 5 years ago // 1 thread

  • surface
  • dressing
  • cycleroute

  I've had a letter from the council. Not sure if someone put a copy through my door as they knew I was interested in the Fen Road, Milton, as it's dated 30th June which is over two weeks ago.

  I think "suface dressing" ie loose chippings, is a totally inappropriate treatment for a road which has not that much motor traffic and rather a lot of cycle traffic. The loose chippings will be a skid and physical hazard for cyclists for months to come.

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• Cherry Hinton Road improvements

  Created by Jon Warbrick about 1 month ago // 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.

  https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/transport-projects/cycling-&-pedestrian-improvements/cherry-hinton-road-improvements/

  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.

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• The need for segregated route to Cambridge Train Station

  Created by Guy Hill over 2 years ago // 1 thread

  • cambridge-station

  If it is not bad enough in a cycle city that the Great Northern Road, the new road to Cambridge's main train station and cycle parking, does not have a segregated and safe cycle paths, the new development is now being proposed which will prevent a segregated cycleway from access to the Station a Devonshire road.

  Does anyone agree that there should be a segregated cycle access to the country's largest cycle park?

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• Spicer's Site Sawston (Formerly CDC Building)

  Created by Roxanne (Cycling Campaign Officer) 3 months ago // 1 thread

  Huawei plans to develop R & D superhub at the 550-acre Spicer's Site in Sawston. 

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• Dangers from roadsigns for drivers placed on pavements and cycleways

  Created by Peter Lawrence over 5 years ago // 2 threads

  • obstruction
  • pavements
  • signage

  Please sign my change.org petition http://chn.ge/1epSzpK

  Accident CC-23012014-0561 (Incident logged by the Cambridgeshire Police)

  Leaving Zoology Department 18.15 walking east on Downing St, north side on 23 January, 2014. Car stopped in Downing st just west of Corn exchange road junction, obscuring the light. Lying on the road was a road sign warning cars of road works further left in Corn Exchange St, a needless warning. This 1 metre road sign had been placed on the pavement, occluding it seriously and had been, presumably, knocked over and left lying on the pavement with its black and invisible legs raised up about 10cm from the surface and its reflective surface tilted away (see picture). I tripped over the road sign in the dark and fell forwards injuring my face and forehead; the metal cut into my right leg. My glasses are destroyed, the leg of the sign tore my shoes.
  I was taken to Addenbrookes and treated there. I left there ca 20.30 with head injuries and abrasions and now have an impressive black eye and surround.

  I am seeking redress. I am exploring legal action against the County Council whose idiotic health and safety rules (for drivers, not for the rest of us) say that drivers should be warned in advance of even highly visible roadworks (in a 20mph area) and the company responsible for placing such a flimsy and dangerous sign right in the middle of a narrow pavement. Also am anxious that in general people who leave road traffic signs occluding the pavement or creating dangerous obstacles there, should be held responsible and penalised. I see these road signs often as I walk around Cambridge, they should be on or above the road, not blocking the pavement in my opinion.

  The next day the same road sign, with my blood still on it, was back in the middle of pavement waiting to be knocked over again and even now forcing pedestrians to avoid it by diverting on to the roadway. I attach a photo of it taken on Friday the day following my accident with a diverted pedestrian on the right.

  It was again fallen on the ground waiting to kill someone on Saturday night, presumably following the afternoon storms.

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