Cambridge Retail Park redevelopment
Railpen are consulting on changes to the Retail Park on Newmarket Road
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Listed issues, most recent first, limited to the area of Cyclenation:
Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
Railpen are consulting on changes to the Retail Park on Newmarket Road
Created by sarah // 1 thread
Anything to do with the DNA path - lighting, vegetation, obstructions
Created by Owaldron // 0 threads
Fallen Tree at head height - reported to Kent County Council - Fault Number 240650775
Created by Owaldron // 0 threads
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
sound+fury // 1 thread
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
Created by cpax // 1 thread
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 .
Created by Gregory Williams // 1 thread
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.
Created by Gregory Williams // 0 threads
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.
Created by KW // 1 thread
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.
sound+fury // 1 thread
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
Created by Martin Wheatley // 2 threads
Planning application not addressing cycling issues credibly.
Created by T9292 // 1 thread
Poor surfacing of the road with potholes, cracks and very limited space for pedestrians
Created by Rosamund Humphrey (Admin Officer) // 1 thread
Cambridgeshire County Council is publishing this proposal on 18th March 2024.
Created by Rosamund Humphrey (Admin Officer) // 1 thread
New thread to discuss proposals.
Created by C // 1 thread
The cycle lanes on this road have trees growing over them with many branches at eye height (as demonstrated by my glamorous assistant).
Created by Josh Grantham // 1 thread
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
Created by Josh Grantham // 1 thread
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
Created by cpax // 1 thread
Very uneven surface on cycle path between Fen Ditton village and Horningsea .
sound+fury // 1 thread
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
Created by KW // 1 thread
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
Created by KW // 1 thread
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.
Full:
Cond7:
Created by Gregory Williams // 2 threads
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.
Created by Gregory Williams // 1 thread
The signs at the junction between Mill Lane and St. Radigund's Street in Canterbury have gone missing.
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Created by Andrew France // 1 thread
It has an uneven degraded surface in the cycle lanes from the Elizabeth Way roundabout until the bridge.
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
It is intimidating to use this roundabout because of the high shrubbery in the middle. It is supposed to slow traffic down but my subjective feeling is that it doesn't
The A14 Histon Interchange is hostile to bikes as their is no way to safely cross the entrance slip roads onto the A14.
Created by Robin Heydon // 3 threads
There is a need for a link between the A14 Histon interchange with Ring Fort Path in Orchard Park.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 17 threads
Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area
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
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.)
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 1 thread
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
Created by Simon Nuttall // 1 thread
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
Created by Simon Nuttall // 3 threads
Talk by local historian about cycling in Cambridge
Created by Jim Chisholm // 2 threads
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.
Created by David Earl // 2 threads
11 flats replacing existing building
Created by Richard Alderson // 0 threads
Near Cob Kiln Lane commuter route to Urmston Rail Station Cyclists and pedestrians are supposed to use this kissing gate. The dwell space is far too small and very muddy. There is a horse stile as well which is equally muddy - this is a major access route to the Trans-Pennine Trail
Created by t1mmyb // 0 threads
This shortcut is technically pedestrians-only, but forms a useful link from the environs of Bath Spa station (Widcombe) to Holloway, a dead-end for motor vehicles and therefore a quiet, if steep, climb to Bear Flat, Wellsway and beyond.
Dropped kerbs, barrier/chicane removal etc. would make this route usable by parents with cycle trailers, people on cargobikes and the like.
It was slated as a piece of work to be done by Bath & NE Somerset, but there's been no news lately.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 2 threads
Improvements and changes to Perne Road - making this as cycle-friendly as possible.
Created by Gregory Williams // 1 thread
The Oyster Bay Trail phase 2 will close a gap in the cycle network between the existing Oyster Bay Trail at Swalecliffe, Herne Bay and Reculver, the Viking Coastal Trail around Thanet, and the Crab & Winkle Way between Whitstable and Canterbury.
Created by Shaun McDonald // 1 thread
Recently near Petts Wood station there has been a similar junction where the main flow of traffic is round the corner, whilst being a crossroads, which has been changed to a mini roundabout which slows the traffic more and makes it easier for cyclists. http://osm.org/go/0EEBtsaNj-?m
I'm wondering if the same can happen here.
Created by Heather Coleman // 1 thread
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?"
Created by Gregory Williams // 0 threads
Much of the route of the former Elham Valley Railway has not been constructed on. This would make an ideal long-distance cycle path.
Created by Gregory Williams // 2 threads
This provides a flatter, shorter, and traffic-free alternative to the National Cycle Route 18 alignment via Sole Street.
Created by Gregory Williams // 1 thread
Canterbury planning permission CA//09/00142 includes an emergency access road, which is intended to be open to cyclists. This provides a vital link in the riverside cycle route in Canterbury. The rest of the construction on this planning application has been completed, but, contrary to conditions 12 and 13 of the appeal planning permission the emergency access link and the final portion of the cycle path have not been constructed.
Created by Gregory Williams // 1 thread
The road between Kingston and Barham is rural and has fast-moving traffic despite the majority of it having a 30 mph speed limit. There are no accompanying footpaths beside the road and the road is relatively narrow. A cycle and pedestrian link is required, particularly to allow schoolchildren from Kingston to safely reach the primary school in Barham.
Created by cobweb // 0 threads
Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.
There has been stepped access from the riverside to Victoria Bridge for years, possibly since the bridge's construction.
Victoria Bridge is currently closed pending refurbishment/reconstruction due to its dilapidated and dangerous condition; there may be S106 money available from the developers of the adjacent Western Riverside housing development. It's crucial to write to local councillors expressing the community's desire to have the bridge access not merely restored, but enhanced, for the benefit of cyclists, pedestrians and less-able users of the bridge and riverside.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 2 threads
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