Greater Anglia Draft Cycle Strategy, September 2013 [Download from here] [PDF version] Consultation Response by Ely Cycling Campaign [PDF version] 1. Introduction and general observations 1.1 We have read the draft Greater Anglia Cycle Strategy with interest. We are heartened to see the statement that Greater Anglia is ‘a vigorous supporter of the development of cycling as aContinue reading “Our response to the Greater Anglia cycle strategy”
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Our response to the Ely Southern Bypass plans
>p>We’re glad to see there is now a route defined using the old HGV lane. However we have the following concerns about the route as currently depicted on the plans. The Angel Drove end of the route should tie into connecting routes. In particular it should form an obvious continuation for anyone cycling along StationContinue reading “Our response to the Ely Southern Bypass plans”
Our response to North Ely Development plans
We welcome that the new development has tried to integrate cycling and walking from an early stage. However, there are a number of improvements which are needed to encourage people to cycle and walk instead of using their cars, in line with the Council’s stated aims:
Sainsburys cycle provision: A for effort, F for execution
I regularly shop by bike at Sainsburys, I’ve even made it a bit of a sport to record how much shopping I’m capable of carrying back home. Cycling down to the shops is quick, mostly rather enjoyable and cheap. I was looking forward to the new Sainsburys opening, generally speaking Sainsburys do a good jobContinue reading “Sainsburys cycle provision: A for effort, F for execution”
Where is the commitment to fund cycling?
In this week’s Ely Weekly News Councillor Moakes has replied to our opposition to East Cambs funding the A14 toll road. In his response he says: “we must create a balance in our transport infrastructure” And that ECDC are: “working in partnership with the county council to help them … look after all forms ofContinue reading “Where is the commitment to fund cycling?”
ECDC shouldn’t be funding the A14 toll road
We, Ely Cycling Campaign, are extremely disappointed that ECDC have committed a total of £1million to assist the building of the proposed A14 toll road. A road which doesn’t enter the boundary of East Cambridgeshire. A road which will also be funded by the taxpayers. A road that, once built, you will have to payContinue reading “ECDC shouldn’t be funding the A14 toll road”
National Cycle to Work Day
Thursday 12th September 2013 is national cycle to work day. The national cycle to work day is being promoted by CycleScheme, who are the largest provider of tax free bikes as part of the governments Green Transport Plan, which allows employee’s to save about 32% off a new bike which they “hire” from there employers. TwoContinue reading “National Cycle to Work Day”
Questions for the Ely East by-election candidates
We have asked the candidates in the District Council Ely East by-election for their responses to the following questions about cycling and transport issues. We will post their replies as and when we receive them.
Could I be the first Cargobike in Ely? One week Cargobike Diary.
I don’t know if I am the first, I’ve not seen one yet, it was an ambition of mine in any case. I’ve borrowed a cargo bike for a week from The Schoolrun Centre in Cambridge – I wanted to see how I can use the bike in Ely, I have sometimes up to sixContinue reading “Could I be the first Cargobike in Ely? One week Cargobike Diary.”
A puncture repair kit announced to kit out a repair workshop
The Cycle Embassy have really said it here – an extra 90p per person to the £2.20 per head the UK spends on cycle provision. This isn’t ongoing funding either, this is a handout made up of bits and pieces we’ve already been given/promised. Where we live in Ely, we won’t see a penny of this.
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