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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.

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  • Facilities on Groathill Avenue to improve QuietRoute 20

    Created by Chris Paton // 0 threads

    What?
    Consider facilities on Groathill Avenue to improve connectivity between Craigleith Hill Avenue (quiet road part of QR20) and the junction with NCN1 / North Edinburgh Path Network and the Craigleith Retail Park.

    Why?
    Groathill Avenue has no cycling facilities on it whatsoever, even though it is a link the council's QuietRoutes network. It is an important link in QR20 that connects Craigleith, Inverleith, and Stockbridge with the main offroad cycle network and additionally a busy retail park. Groathill Avenue is certainly not quiet, especially at the weekend when retail park traffic combined with parked cars makes it really hazardous and not at all cycle or pedestrian friendly. Improving this would encourage cyclists and help reduce traffic pressures in the long term.

    How?
    Groathill Avenue has reasonable width and so there does seem to be space for either a shared use footpath or a dedicated cycleway, particularly if parking restrictions are implemented to allow free movement of traffic along the remaining carrigageway. Given that the street has houses on it I believe a dedicated cycleway is best to avoid conflict between cyclists and homeowners. In either case, the east side of the street makes most sense as this means that cyclists can use the existing toucan crossing at the offroad path access and continue north to Craigleith Hill Avenue. As part of this it would make sense to improve the connection at Craigleith Avenue with better signage/markings and dropped kerbs to access the new path.

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  • Cambridge region climate change strategies

    Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 4 threads

    https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/consultations/have-your-say-about-our-climate-change-strategy-for-2016-to-2021 Have your say about our Climate Change Strategy for 2016 to 2021 Consultation runs from 14 October 2015, 12:00am to 12 January 2016, 11:59pm Introduction and background Cambridge City Council is committed to supporting international efforts to mitigate climate change and to taking steps to support residents and businesses to respond to the effects of climate change. Consultation information We have produced a new draft Climate Change Strategy 2016 to 202 to provide a framework for our action from April 2016 to March 2021 to help address climate change. You are invited to give your views on the draft strategy by completing this consultation survey: Climate Change Strategy 2016 to 2021: Online survey This survey forms part of the public consultation on the Climate Change Strategy, which runs from 14 October 2015 to 12 January 2016. The strategy will replace our current Climate Change Strategy 2012 to 2016

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  • Parking on DNA path

    Created by Sam Webster // 1 thread

    There has been a marked increase in the number of vehicles parking by the path recently. To park where they have been must involve driving on the path. Today however, somebody decided that it was fine to park on the path making it tricky to get past.

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  • Oxford to Cambridge Expressway study

    Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread

    The government has announced a half-million pound study to explore an Oxford to Cambridge Expressway, i.e. roadbuilding scheme.

    Clearly, bringing more traffic into Cambridge (and Oxford) would have effects on cycling.

    Meanwhile, the proposed 'brain train' link is still not fully-funded.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/half-million-pound-study-to-explore-oxford-to-cambridge-expressway

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  • Draft Cycling Strategy for Nottinghamshire (October 2015)

    Created by Hugh McClintock // 0 threads

    The Nottinghamshire Local Transport Plan (LTP) sets out the County Council’s overarching transport strategy for Nottinghamshire and is supported by a number of more in depth strategies detailing how the LTP will be delivered. Increasing financial constraint/reducing budgets have also brought forward an essential need for the County Council to develop clear strategies for its future transport priorities and investment.

    A Cycling Strategy for Nottinghamshire has therefore been developed to complement the LTP in the delivery of local and national objectives; particularly those relating to improving access to jobs and reducing the impacts of congestion on the economy. The draft Strategy sets out how the County Council will work with partners, stakeholders and the public to increase cycling levels and improve cycling safety in Nottinghamshire.

    Before we finalise the strategy we want to know if you agree with the strategy we have developed. You can view or download the proposed strategy at the link below.

    http://site.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/enjoying/countryside/cycling/cycling-strategy/

    The webpage also has a link to an online survey where you can leave your comments.

    We would particularly like to know:

    1. Do you agree with the cycling vision for Nottinghamshire (detailed in paragraph 2.1 of the Strategy)?
    a. Would you like anything additional included in the vision?

    2. Do you support the actions set out in the Strategy to deliver the cycling vision for Nottinghamshire (detailed in chapters 4 to 14 of the Strategy and summarised in the blue boxes in each chapter)?
    a. Are there any actions that you would like to see included in the Strategy that are not currently included?
    b. Of the actions included in the Strategy, are there any that you think the Council and its partners should prioritise?

    3. Do you have any further comments on the Strategy?

    Thank you for your help.

    Transport planning and programme development team
    Place & Resources Department
    Nottinghamshire County Council
    County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP
    Email: transport.strategy@nottscc.gov.uk

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  • Coval Gardens / Deanhill Road

    Created by timlennon // 1 thread

    This could be a simple cut-through for cycling, but needs upgrading to do so, and obstructions removed.

    Streetview: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4627758,-0.2749643,3a,75y,202.12h,69.68t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1suQC3ppDJQsAP5KhrP0Os5A!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo0.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DuQC3ppDJQsAP5KhrP0Os5A%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D38.049694%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656

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  • Planning application : 15/1865/FUL Erection of 8 No. flats following demolition of existing dwelling at 317 Hills Road, Cambridge

    Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread

    Erection of 8 No. flats following demolition of existing dwelling at 317 Hills Road, Cambridge

    317 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 0QT

    https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NVQXH8DXHRV00

    Cambridge

    Application reference : 15/1865/FUL

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  • East to west cycle route along Bread Street / Morrison Street

    Created by Chris Paton // 0 threads

    What?
    Provide a reasonable cycle route linking the West Port and Lady Lawson Street with Morrison Street.

    Why?
    The West Port is a key route out of the Grassmarket and Old Town and Lady Lawson Street additionally provides connection with the Meadows and St. Thomas of Aquins High School as well as the Quartermile development and other locations. Providing a reasonable route west would link these areas better with Haymarket and the West End (via Ladyfield) and thus provide not just a local link but onward connecting routes as well. At the moment cyclists are forced to take an indirect route via East Fountainbridge along two-lane one-way streets (i.e. which have fast traffic). There is also an existing link between the Meadows and the Union Canal (and plans to upgrade this) but it is too far south to be of use to those coming from Lauriston Place or the Grassmarket, and doesn't provide connection to Haymarket.

    How?
    Bread Street and Morrison Street are the clear desire line and have space to afford better provision for cyclists. Bread Street is already buses only westbound and so a small connecting cycle lane at the junction with East Fountainbridge would allow cyclists to use the bus lane. The existing junction at Lothian Road is left turn only, but small remodelling could allow cyclists into Morrison Street and still retain the existing light timings (with cyclists getting a green when pedestrians do). Of course, this requires that a contraflow cycle lane is provided on the section of Morrison Street between Semple Street and Lothian Road. This may be possible by relocating some space from the large pavement next to the Sainsbury's, though this maybe required for fire evacuation from the offices and cinema. Another approach would be to have only one right turn lane into Lothian Road rather than one. Finally, upgrading the pedestrian crossings at Semple Street to toucan crossings would complete the link with the two way section of Morrison Street and onward travel.

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  • Improve toucan crossing across Morrison Street at Ladyfield

    Created by Chris Paton // 0 threads

    What?
    Move the toucan crossing across Morrison Street a few metres to properly align with Ladyfield and provide improved signage.

    Why?
    There is already a crossing at this location but it's awkwardly positioned making it unclear that there is in fact a through route between the NCN at the Union Canal and Ladyfield, ultimately forming a traffic free link to the West End. Small improvements here would help provide a clearer through route that is both quiet and safe, avoiding the need for cyclists to go along Morrison Street or Lothian Road.

    How?
    A small realignment of the crossing with Ladyfield to follow the desire line would make the through route much clearer. Adding blue signage with destinations would also raise awareness of the route with both pedestrians and cyclists alike.

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  • Improved connection between Raeburn Place and St Bernard's Row

    Created by Chris Paton // 0 threads

    What?
    Improve the connection between Raeburn Place and St Bernard's Row.

    Why?
    St Bernard's Row is already a quiet street thanks to the ban on vehicle traffic at Raeburn Place. Northbound, St Bernard's Row is a key link towards family attractions like Inverleith Park and the Botanic Gardens and also provides access to family route 20. Conversely, it provides an effective southbound route into Stockbridge and the city centre from Arboretum, Inverleith, and even Wardie and Granton. The present connection between the St Bernard's Row and Raeburn Place has some cycling provision but a small amount of additional investment could encourage greater use and turn this into a key through route. This would avoid the need for cyclists to use the Water of Leith via Haugh Street which is an indirect and cumbersome route and clashes with pedestrians.

    How?
    The simplest improvement would be blue signage (there is currently just a no vehicles sign which doesn't encourage cyclists to use the facility) to make clear that cyclists can actually cross the pavement from Raeburn Place into St Bernard's Row. A proper dropped kerb would also be a big improvement along with appropriate markings (and preferably lead-up bike lanes) to show the route cyclists should take.
    Ideally though, the nearby pedestrian crossing would additionally be upgraded to a toucan crossing so that less confident cyclists can safely turn right from Raeburn Place into St Bernard's Row (northbound) and turn right from St Bernard's Row into Raeburn Place (westbound). The best solution would involve relocating the crossing a few metres so that there is a clear alignment with the end of St Bernard's Row, though this may be tricky due to the junction with the opposite Dean Street.

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  • Churwell Hill - Cats eyes

    Created by M Stanley // 1 thread

    Concern was raised by Leeds Cycling Campaign members about newly install cats eyes under the railway bridge on Churwell Hill.

    These could be a danger to cyclists.

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  • Cambridge Station to Leisure park link proposed

    Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread

    A link, possibly involving a bridge, has been proposed for many years, to join the Station to the Leisure Park more directly.

    Cambridge Cycling Campaign does not at present have a position on the desirability of this scheme, but it is worth us keeping track of developments.

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  • Medway Cycling Action Plan 2015/18 - Consultation

    Anon // 1 thread

    The Cycling Action Plan has been updated to reflect the current situation in Medway. A key part of the document highlights where further work can be carried out to encourage and promote cycling. This includes introducing new cycle routes and improvements to some existing paths. Through its’ partnership with the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, Medway Council has successfully secured £2.5m Local Growth Fund project funding to deliver some of the package of capital projects detailed in the Cycling Action Plan. This funding provides the opportunity to make a significant change to the levels of cycling in Medway. This funding will be received over a three year period between 2015/16 to 2017/18 and will be supplemented with other funding sources.

    "The draft Cycling Action Plan has now been completed and has been published on the Medway Council website at www.medway.gov.uk/cycling.

    The consultation period runs for four weeks, ending on Friday 30th October 2015. We would welcome any comments you have on the provisional Action Plan. If you would like to contribute to the consultation please forward any comments you have to lgf.projects@medway.gov.uk."

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  • Sittingbourne Road and Bearsted Road, revised speed limits.

    Anon // 1 thread

    KCC Consultation: http://consultations.kent.gov.uk/consult.ti/speedlimitamendsmaidstone/consultationHome

    Extends the 30 mph limit on Sittingbourne Road to include the Chiltern Hundreds roundabout.

    It leaves a 40mph limit on Bearsted Road where the marked cycle route from Mote Park to Detling crosses at Hockers Lane / Weavering St.

    That seems to me like an opportunity missed to reduce the 40mph limit on Bearsted Road to 30mph from Newnham Court Roundabout to Hockers Lane.

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  • 15/1760/FUL Mixed use development, 23-25 Hills Road

    Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 2 threads

    Mixed use development comprising ground floor retail (use Class A1), with a non-speculative student accommodation scheme of 26No. Bedrooms on the upper floors to be occupied by Abbey College, along with cycle parking, following demolition of exisiting buildings on site.

    23-25 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1NW

    https://idox.cambridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NUTZBKDXHFD00

    Cambridge

    Application reference : 15/1760/FUL

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  • Kent County Council - Street Lighting Consultation

    Anon // 1 thread

    KCC are consulting on proposals to upgrade streetlighting to LEDs.

    This effects the whole of Kent (excluding Medway unitary authority), Cyclescape will not allow such a large area marking.

    This includes reviewing the current "switch off" policy operating at certain locations 12:00-05:00.

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