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 Cyclenation:
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Cambridge Retail Park redevelopment
Railpen are consulting on changes to the Retail Park on Newmarket Road
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DNA Cycle Path - Biomedical Campus to Shelford
Anything to do with the DNA path - lighting, vegetation, obstructions
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Fallen Tree - At head height
Fallen Tree at head height - reported to Kent County Council - Fault Number 240650775
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Foliage cutback - Fordwich Way
Recent FOI confirmed that foliage cutback should occur in ‘Bi-annually’ on the Fordwich Way route in May and September every year. No foliage cutback has taken place on the Fordwich Way in May. The whole path is slowly becoming overgrown and will need cutting back as per Kent County Councils own internal documents. The whole route needs foliage clearance - Fault No. 811012
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24/01905/FUL Sidney St and Hobson St - office space, demolition of cinema
Creation of additional storey above existing single storey (middle) part of the site and redevelopment of rear part of the site comprising: demolition of existing building and structures and creation of five storey office building.
16 - 17 Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HG
Cambridge
Application reference : 24/01905/FUL
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Driving on Mere Way
On a recent ride up The Mere Way I noticed that the wooden pillar had been removed and that cars were being driven on the route .
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Better cycle parking at Canterbury Asda
The cycle parking at Canterbury's Asda is conveniently located for the shop entrance, but doesn't properly secure or support bicycles. Hence parts of bicycles go missing and cyclists choose to secure to other street furniture.
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Cycle parking at Longmarket
Cycle parking provision at Longmarket needs to be improved. The are insufficient stands at Rose Lane, leading to cyclists using other street furniture, such as pictured.
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24/00889/FUL Clarendon House
Partial demolition, alterations and extensions to Clarendon House, new ramped vehicular access, delivery bay, cycle access and parking, etc etc
Quite a lot of cycle parking, and some reduced car parking, in the basement. Cycle and car movements cross with potential visibility issues.
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24/00922/FUL Erection of seven dwellings, with access, car and cycle parking
Erection of seven residential dwellings along with access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure works following demolition of existing buildings.
195 Perne Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3NT
Cambridge
Application reference : 24/00922/FUL
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Quy Mill Planning Application 24/00688/LBC
Planning application not addressing cycling issues credibly.
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Sidgwick Avenue: General condition and future
Poor surfacing of the road with potholes, cracks and very limited space for pedestrians
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Milton Road Residents Parking
Cambridgeshire County Council is publishing this proposal on 18th March 2024.
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Stapleford and Great Shelford Neighbourhood Plan
New thread to discuss proposals.
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Darwin Green trees
The cycle lanes on this road have trees growing over them with many branches at eye height (as demonstrated by my glamorous assistant).
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23/04289/FUL Construction of new science park building
Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and erection of building (Class E(g)i/ii) with associated access, site infrastructure, landscaping and car and cycle parking provision.
Brookmount Court Kirkwood Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2QH
Cambridge
Application reference : 23/04289/FUL
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24/00166/OUT Construction of a new business/science park
Outline planning application for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new business/science park (Use Class E(g)) and ancillary "hub" building (Use Class E(b)(d)(f)) and associated car parking and landscaping.
Sawston Park London Road Pampisford Cambridgeshire CB22 3EE
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : 24/00166/OUT
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Fen Ditton village cycle path resurfaced with very uneven finnish .
Very uneven surface on cycle path between Fen Ditton village and Horningsea .
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24/00384/FUL Change of layout to existing customer car park.
Change of layout to existing customer car park.
Land At Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8WR
Cambridge
Application reference : 24/00384/FUL
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22/04976/CONDB (Cycle parking)
Submission of details required by condition 10 ( hard and soft landscape works) and 11 (Cycle parking) of planning permission 22/04976/FUL
26 Barton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9JZ
Cambridge
Application reference : 22/04976/CONDB
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23/03273/FUL and 23/03273/COND7 east of NMR P&R
Don't know why we didn't see 23/03273/FUL (decided, with conditions) but there is now 23/03273/COND7 re staff cycle parking to consider.
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Cond7:
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Fallen Tree CC24 - Fordwich Way
Fault Number: 779265
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Fallen Tree Fordwich Way
Fault Number: 779261
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Missing dropped kerb at northern end of Legacy Park cycle path
There isn't a dropped kerb at the northern end of the Legacy Park cycle path where it meets Chaucer Road. Therefore cyclists can't easily transition between the cycle path and the road here.
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Conversion of footpath to bridleway Heartwood Forest
Footpath 32 is to be converted to be a bridleway. The footpath runs at the edge of a field parallel to the Wheathampstead road from the Hertswood Forest car park entrance to Nomansland. It will have a garpack surface for cycling/walking and a larger strip of grass for horse riding.
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Off road route to redbourn
Traffic on the redbourn road is often fast and uncomfortable for novice/nervouse riders. The footpath running along Redbourn road sees few walkers and appears suitable for a conversion to a bike route. This is being progresses through the Herts Cycle Forum
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Stonecross Junction redesign
The Stonecross/Avenue road junction is to be redesigned. It is rounoured there may be a ban on bikes turning right from Stonecross onto Avenue road, which makes bike journeys W-E using Avenue road difficult. It would be better to redesign the junction to allow bikes through since many people will continue to ride/use the pavement as this is a desire line route.
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Coombe Lane Flyover A238
Coombe Lane West heading towards Raynes Park: There is a long downhill slope which has new potholes appearing frequently which after a long while are filled with blobs of tarmac creating equally dangerous lumps. Grit fallen from HGVs and parked cars narrowing the lane make this a very risky road to cycle along at speed. A cyclist needs to slow down to be prepared to manoeuvre these hazards which puts them into conflict with motorised traffic behind them who wish to pass but lack the room. This is especially true when cycling uphill over the flyover (in either direction).
There is a short piece of cycle lane only at the base of the hill which does not continue over the flyover and leaves slower cyclists to mix in with the much faster flow of motorised traffic.
The result is frequent close passes unless you cycle in a primary position which invites further conflict (tailgating and intimidation) from impatient motorists.
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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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Rat-running behind Virgin Gym
The Virgin Gym trade entrance is being used by drivers as a shortcut.
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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 ?
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Convert footpath Watling St to Coningsby Bank
Convert footpath between Watling St & Coningsby Bank, near the Park St roundabout, to a bridleway & resurface.
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Holyrood Crescent to Butterfield Lane
Proper surface on the link from Butterfield Lane to Holyrood Crescent
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Pilton Park Cycle Route
To provide a safe route between Barnstaple Town Centre and the Pilton area, this footpath should be upgraded to a shared path, initially just by change of status, at a later stage, widening of the path should also be considered.
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Thames towpath - Richmond-Ham
The towpath from Richmond to Teddington lock is currently unappealing and dangerous. These photos were taken in May and the path is a lot worse after in winter or after a spring tide.
It is sufficient for people on mountain bikes who do not mind getting muddy, but not easy for children, older people, less confident cyclists, pedestrians with buggies, cyclists on cargo bikes etc to navigate - basically all the vulnerable road users who would most benefit from avoiding the busy, fast moving traffic on the narrow winding Petersham Road.
I take this route to work and I have to plan for the fact that I will get covered in mud every morning, and take it very slowly because it is so bumpy. I have seen pedestrians and those with child buggies climbing over the flood wall and walking on the grass on Petersham field in order to avoid this path. When I have my child in the bike seat I get off and walk the section between Ham House and River Lane that is pictured as I don't feel safe.
With a bit of thought this path has the potential to be an excellent car-free cycling and walking route that would tempt people out of their traffic jammed cars on Petersham Road.
See also the discussion at http://www.cyclescape.org/threads/811
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Teddington - Broad Street - more cycle parking needed
The demand for cycle parking exceeds the supply in this important shopping area.
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Traffic Light Sensor
Traffic lights will not change for cyclists when on the sensor (at night).
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Bike-bus Sundays and Bank Holidays
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.
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Highgate Lane/A325 junction improvements
Proposal to help pedestrians crossing A325 also includes a proposed Shared Use Path.
Concerns:
1. Shared Use Path would feed cyclists into moving traffic, better if they join at the junction.
2. Proposed traffic islands and changes to kerb line create pinch points for cyclists.
3. Signalled crossing on north branch of junction would serve pedestrians better.
4. Conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists on existing and proposed SUPs -
Proposed pedestrians and cycle facilities at Sulzers roundabout
Proposed changes to Elles Road crossing creating a corral style refuge and improving sight lines by removing vegetation.
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Green Dragon bridge closed for maintenance 6 January 2014 for 8 weeks
County Council press release: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CMSWebsite/Apps/News/Details.aspx?ref=1154
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Join Kew Gardens east side to Thames Path
It would be useful to provide a route from east side of Kew Gardens station; via Burlington Avenue; along Mortlake Road and up the service road alongside the district line to the Thames Path. The service road is already closed to traffic; but cycling is obstructed by a large ugly concrete barrier (see photo). There is room on the north side of Mortlake Road for a short section of dedicated cycling space to link to the junction with Burlington Ave - see http://goo.gl/maps/DG7gh. The crossing could be problematic.
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Cycle route frequently obstructed by cars
The garage at the end of radcliffe road uses the end of this road as a car storage area, which often results in the access onto the cyclepath being obstructed.
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Off-road route to link end of footpath 32 bridleway conversion to Wheathampstead
Route to link the Northern end of the converted foothpath running from Sandridge to No-Mans's land via Heartwood to Wheathampstead.
This is on the Hertfordshire County Council's rights of way improvement scheme.
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Rushmoor and Surrey Cycling Strategy
Surrey County Council have started a consultation for their proposed cycling strategy.
This issue covers the aspects related to the bordering borough of Rushmoor.
Consultation finishes on 1 November 2103
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All-green phase at Silver Street / Queen's Road junction
This junction has often been suggested a prime site where a continental-style 'all green phase' signalling scheme could be tried.