The DfT conducted a 1 hour webchat today where they answered 22 questions (yes only 22 in an hour) about their Cycling Delivery Plan. We asked several questions about funding and national standards but they only answered 2 of them. Here’s the full transcript Wednesday November 12, 2014 10:55 Hi, it’s Alison Franks and JayContinue reading “DfT Webchat about their Cycling Delivery Plan”
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Steve Barclay MP pushing for Ely to Chatteris cycle route
Following our successful campaign, the missing section of cycle route between Witchford and Sutton is now under construction. Once complete it will give a cycle route using segregated cycle lanes and relatively quiet village roads from Ely to Sutton and Mepal. In a letter published in the Sutton Pepperpot (pictured) North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay writes thatContinue reading “Steve Barclay MP pushing for Ely to Chatteris cycle route”
County Council build dangerous pinch point despite our objections
In March last year we became aware that Witchford Parish Council had requested that the County Council build a central island pinch point on Main Street at the entrance to the village. We arranged to talk to the Parish Council and emailed the County Council officers to raise the following concerns. 1. It will make the roadContinue reading “County Council build dangerous pinch point despite our objections”
What happened to the Sainsbury’s £500,000?
Many of you will have read in the news last week that East Cambs District Council, after spending two years working out what to spend £500,000 of developer contribution on, will in fact, hand the money back to Sainsbury’s. Many people are reasonably outraged at this outcome, and Ely Cycling Campaign aren’t too pleased either.Continue reading “What happened to the Sainsbury’s £500,000?”
Ely Station Cycle Point
Abellio Greater Anglia (AGA), who run Ely station, are about to tender for provision of a Cycle Point at the station, which is due to be constructed by March 2015. They are tendering at the same time for a Cycle Point to be provided at Norwich station. One Cycle Point is currently in existence, providedContinue reading “Ely Station Cycle Point”
Abellio Greater Anglia cycle forum
The train operating company Abellio Greater Anglia (AGA), which runs trains to Ely and manages Ely station, has recently established a cycle forum, which is intended to be a means of communication and discussion between the company and those interested in the intersection between train travel and cycling in the AGA franchise area.
New school – Old mistakes
As part of the North Ely development for 3000 houses the planning application for the new primary school has been submitted. The new school will be in an area between Cam Drive and Lynn Road, two major roads in Ely which connect to the A10 and have heavy lorry traffic and no usable cycle infrastructure.Continue reading “New school – Old mistakes”
Local councillors fail to support Space for Cycling
We hear a lot from councillors about how they want to allow more people to cycle but it seems that when there is an opportunity to make a commitment they fall short. The CTC is now coordinating a national Space for Cycling (it started in London). The campaign has a simple message, provide space onContinue reading “Local councillors fail to support Space for Cycling”
Ely Cycle Forum – April 30th 2014
A meeting of the Ely Cycle Forum was held at the Cutter Inn on April 30th. First up was an update from Abellio Greater Anglia regarding Ely Rail Station. Although Geraint Hughes had planned to attend, he sent his apologies and Patrick Joyce covered his points in his absence. Cycle parking is to be increasedContinue reading “Ely Cycle Forum – April 30th 2014”
Velo Festival: Bike Life 2014 @Ely
The County Council are organising a “Velo Festival” this summer with a big event in Ely on Sunday June 1st in the Market Square, we’ll be there with a stall. Here’s the description from the official flyer Come and spend a fun packed afternoon at the first in a series of Bike Life events, where thereContinue reading “Velo Festival: Bike Life 2014 @Ely”
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