Dangerous cycling
Following one incident involving a death from one person's dangerous cycling, a new law is proposed.
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 Waterbeach Cycling Campaign:
-
-
Buying secondhand bikes
I'd like some Camcycle wisdom on buying a second hand bike.
-
S/0012/18/OL: Outline permission for 50 dwellings. Beach Road, Cottenham
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of up to 50 dwellings (use class c3) and associated works, including access, car and cycle parking, open space and landscaping
Land Off Beach Road, COTTENHAM, CB24 8RL
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0012/18/OL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/0012/18/OL
-
A10 Ely to Cambridge
The Ely to Cambridge Transport Study is a wide-ranging multi-modal study which has made recommendations on the transport schemes needed to accommodate the major development planned at a new town north of Waterbeach, Cambridge Northern Fringe East (CNFE) and the Cambridge Science Park (CSP). The study has three strands:
- Strand 1 looks at the overall transport requirements on the corridor
- Strand 2 looks at the specific requirements for growth at Waterbeach
- Strand 3 looks at the specific requirements for growth at CNFE/CSPThe commission has delivered:
- An options study and Strategic Outline Business Case for the overall package of
interventions on the Ely to Cambridge corridor;
- A transport study that identifies the infrastructure package and phasing of that
package to provide for the transport demand of the development of a new town north
of Waterbeach,
- A transport study supported by modelling which provides evidence for the level of
development which could be supported in the CNFE/CSP area and its phasing, in transport terms.The scope of the study was drawn up to incorporate three separate, but interlinked issues; namely the need for a Strategic Planning Document or Area Action Plan for both Waterbeach New Town and the CNFE, hence providing a Transport Evidence Base for Plan Making as required by National Planning Practice Guidance. Early thinking was also required on the requirements of the whole corridor to inform Tranches 2 and 3 of delivering the Greater Cambridge City Deal.
The study is separate to, but links with the A10 Ely to King’s Lynn Study which was reported to the Committee in September and to the M11-A47 Extension Study which has been commissioned by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and is due to report in summer 2018.
-
Hit and run by taxi - Milton Rd
My friend was knocked off her bike by a grey taxi on Milton Road on Friday Feb 2 2018 between 8:40-8:45 am. She ended up in the middle of the road and no one stopped. She went to A&E and is thankfully OK, mostly just shaken up and bruised.
She has reported the accident to the police who said they will mark it as an incident but not investigate. I've walked out to where it happened and there are cameras at the green end road/milton road intersection and at the guided busway that could help identify the taxi. Does anyone have any advice on how we could push the matter forward? It seems wrong that a taxi driver can hit someone, drive away and not even a little effort is put in to investigate?
-
S/3372/17/CW Incinerator at Waterbeach on A10 opp. Denny Abbey
Obviously a big deal for Waterbeach and surroundings. I'll restrict myself to cycling-related notes:
Transport Assessment:
3.1.6 [Over 600 HGV movements per day, albeit many seem to be already occurring on-site.]
3.3.4 ... Whilst this is not considered to be a
significant issue for experienced cycle users, it must be recognised that the
A10 corridor does operate under 60mph national speed limit controls and is
used for regular large HGV journeys. Such busy high speed routes typically
do not represent an attractive cycle option for many potential cycle users3.3.5 It is understood that longer term CCC aspirations include the delivery of a
dedicated cycle greenway route to Waterbeach village & the proposed
Waterbeach Barracks / Airfield re-development, which could include for
extensions towards the Waterbeach WMP site. Such proposals are believed
to still be at a relatively early stage.(Site is very close to the Cambridge Research Park, which will have a cycle link built to the new Waterbeach development)
Cycle Shelter:
For employees and visitors they are using the same off-the-shelf Broxap cycle shelter with substandard 800mm spacing that we objected to at the Science Park.
...
I think that our interest would be in ensuring that they properly integrate into any surrounding cycle network that is created by the Waterbeach development and that people cycling and walking are protected from the HGVs by having separated infrastructure and not sharing space (e.g. the entrance to the site for people cycling should be separate from the entrance for HGVs).
Application for full planning permission for the construction and development of a Waste Recovery Facility (Waterbeach Waste Recovery Facility â WWRF) at Levittâs Field, Waterbeach Waste Management Park (WWMP), Ely Road, Cambridge comprising the erection and operation of an Energy from Waste Facility to treat up to 250,000 tonnes of residual waste per annum, Air Cooled Condensers and associated infrastructure: including the development of an internal access road; office/welfare accommodation; workshop; car, cycle and coach parking; perimeter fencing; electricity sub-stations; weighbridges; weighbridge office; water tank; silos; lighting; heat off-take pipe; surface water management system; hardstanding; earthworks; landscaping; and bridge crossings.
Levittâs Field, Waterbeach Waste Management Park, Ely Road,, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PQ
http://planning.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/swift/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3372/17/CW
Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3372/17/CW
-
Broxap cycle parking shelters do not meet standards
The Broxap 'Cambridge' Cycle Shelter (BXMW/CA/1) is intended and marketed to fit 24 cycle spaces provided by two rows of six Sheffield stands. The shelter is 5,000 mm long, which means that the spacing between Sheffield stands is only 800 mm, with 500 mm spaces on either side of the row:
500 + 800 + 800 + 800 + 800 + 800 + 500 = 5,000
https://www.broxap.com/cambridge-cycle-shelter.html
The Cambridge Local Plan (2006) specifies that spacing between Sheffield stands should be 900 mm and newer advice suggests 1,000 mm.
Should we write to the manufacturer and ask that they revise their design, especially if they intend to market this as a 'Cambridge' cycle shelter?
-
S/4537/17/FL Science Park Unit 306 - new cycle shelters
Proposal to demolish existing 24-space cycle parking (and a variety of other things) and renovate, including 3 new Broxap BXMW/CA/1 'Cambridge' Cycle Shelters with claimed 72 cycle parking spaces total. SCambs requirement seems to be 76 spaces, so slightly short.
More alarmingly, it appears that the Broxamp 'Cambridge' Cycle Shelters are specified from the manufacturer to fit two rows of six Sheffield stands at 800mm centre-to-centre spacing, significantly below requirements!
The applicants are simply installing what they believe are industry standard cycle shelters, but it seems that Broxap does not comply with typical cycle parking standards.
Two storey entrance extension. External repairs to existing hard and soft landscaping. Erection of bin store and cycle shelter. Internal and external alterations.
Unit 306,Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WG
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4537/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/4537/17/FL
-
DfT consultation on Major Road Network
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-the-creation-of-a-major-road-network
The latest in the government's insatiable thirst for blowing money on roads (induced demand, what's that?) might have a silver lining as one of the objectives is 'support all road users'. I think we should submit a response. Basic outline: they should apply IAN 195/16 on this proposed Major Road Network.
Regarding Cambridge, the most immediately affected road would be the A10 north of the A14, and possibly south of Trumpington. The 'Major Road Network' in the vicinity of is the A14, M11, A11, A505 and the A10.
-
17/2148/FUL: 2 x 1-bed flats. 78 Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge
Change of use of existing two storey 3-bedroom dwelling house to two separate 1 bedroom flats.
78 Kings Hedges Road Cambridge CB4 2PA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2148/FUL
-
S/4094/17/FL: New dwelling. 14 Bannold Road, Waterbeach
One for the Waterbeach campaign. Insufficient information about cycle parking provision.
Erection of dwelling
14, Bannold Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9LQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4094/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/4094/17/FL
-
S/4113/17/FL: 2 new dwellings. Adjacent to 30 & 32 Burgess Road, Waterbeach
Planning Application Ref:
S/4113/17/FL
Registration Date:21-Nov-2017
Decision Date:Application Type:
Full Planning
Extension of time to:Parish:
Waterbeach CP
Main Location:Land adjacent No.s 30 & 32 Burgess Road, Waterbeach
Full Description:Proposed development to erect 1No. 3bed and 1No. 4bed dwelling houses at Burgess Road.
Status:Out for Consultation
-
S/3865/17/FL: Convenience store, 10 apartments 6 houses. Capper Road, Waterbeach
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment for a 345 sqm convenience store, 10 apartments and 6 houses, together with associated car and cycle parking and landscaping.
Land at the corner of Capper and Cody Ro, Lancaster & Walmington House, Capper Road, WATERBEACH, CB25 9LY
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3865/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3865/17/FL
-
S/3975/17/FL: 3 x 4-bed dwellings. 7 High Street, Milton
Demolish Existing Dwelling and replace with 3No. Traditional Townhouses and associated access
7, High Street, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AJ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3975/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3975/17/FL
-
Cycle space on trains
Dedicated space for cycling on trains
-
DfT Accessibility Action Plan Consultation
'My ambition is to ensure that people with physical and hidden disabilities have the same access to transport and opportunities to travel as everyone else. This consultation seeks to understand what more needs to be done to improve transport accessibility and is my first major action as Accessibility Minister.'
We should respond to this consultation.
-
17/1709/FUL: 15 units. Lovell Lodge 365 Milton Road, Cambridge
Residential re-development comprising one 2xbed unit, seven 1xbed units and six studio units, along with access, car and cycle parking and associated landscaping following demolition of existing buildings on site
Lovell Lodge 365 Milton Road Cambridge CB4 1SR
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1709/FUL
-
S/3399/17/FL: 6 dwellings, creation of access from Bannold Road. Waterbeach
Demolition of existing storage buildings and erection of six dwellings, including creation of access from Bannold Road, associated garages, hardstanding and landscaping.
Land to the East of 95, Bannold Road, WATERBEACH, CB25 9LQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3399/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3399/17/FL
-
17/1625/FUL: 2 x 1-bed and 1 x 2-bed flat. 83 Lovell Road, Cambridge
Change of use from single C3 Use Class dwellinghouse to 2 self-contained 1 bedroom flats and 1 self-contained 2 bedroom flat. Single storey rear extension, roof extension incorporating rear dormer, and Juliet balcony at first floor. Associated hardstandings, amenity space, and parking.
83 Lovell Road Cambridge CB4 2QW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1625/FUL
-
17/1420/FUL Car licence testing centre Brookmount Court Kirkwood Road, Cambridge
Change of use application from B1(a) office use to a car licence testing centre (sui generis) use
Brookmount Court Kirkwood Road Cambridge CB4 2QH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1420/FUL
-
S/0630/15/FL: Redevelopment of plots 250-289. Cambridge Science Park.
This planning application was missed when it was registered in March 2015 and decided in March 2016. Posting here now as amendments and conditions may be relevant to comment on.
Planning Application Ref: S/0630/15/FL
Registration Date: 11-Mar-2015
Decision Date: 03-Mar-2016
Application Type: Full Planning
Extension of time to: 02-Mar-2016
Parish: Milton CP
Main Location: 250-289, Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge, CB4 0WE
Full Description:
Hybrid planning application for phased demolition of existing office buildings& phased redevelopment of plots 250-289 with three office/R&D (Bla/Blb) buildings (17,219m sq) & decked car park & associated development. Building one & car park applied for in full & buildings two & three applied for in outline -
16/2058/FUL: 3 Storey office building. William James House 50 - 55 Cowley Road
A planning application that was missed at the time of registration. A decision is now forthcoming and we may want to be aware of it.
16/2058/FUL | Three storey office development (B1 use). | Coulson Group William James House 50 - 55 Cowley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0WU
Summary from the Design and Access Statement:
This building comprises of an ‘L’ shape layout and extends to 3 storeys in height, comprising circa 1780sq.m of B1 office floor space, together with circulation spaces, welfare facilities, meeting rooms, and breakout space, amounting to circa 2593sq.m. An external car park for 103 cars is proposed. The existing number of spaces within the application site totals 55, and will be reconfigured to reflect the proposed site layout together with 48 new spaces. A secure cycle shelter will be provided with 88 new cycle spaces which also includes cycle parking for visitors. Refuge and recycling collections have been integrated into the proposal -
17/1407/FUL Installation of cycle hoops, removeable bollards. 130 Cowley Road
Installation of cycle hoops, removeable bollards, steel hoop barrier and covered seating area.
130 Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0DL
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1407/FUL
-
S/0246/17/CC: Playgroup. Waterbeach Barracks, Denny End Road, Waterbeach
Change of use of former Ministry of Defence rifle range building to an early years playgroup space, to include 2 dedicated drop off parking spaces; the use of an additional 8 parking spaces for staff and visitors; amendments to the external façades to provide new doors and windows; and associated landscaping works.
Building 2, former rifle range building for Ministry of Defence, Waterbeach Barracks, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PA
http://planning.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/swift/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0246/17/CC
Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/0246/17/CC
-
S/2436/17/FL Two four storey buildings, Multi-storey carpark. Science Park
Plots 1 to 21 Cambridge Science Park, Plots 1 to 21 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WN
Full Description:Demolition of existing buildings and erection of two four storey buildings for B1 use and a multi-storey car park, including access and landscaping
This map shows all issues, whether points, routes, or areas:
The most popular issues, based on the number of votes:
-
Regional Campaigning
How can we support the growth of local initiatives ?
How can we overcome the division urban and rural cycling?
Would it be useful to establish a network of regional groups?
Could such a network become an interesting partner for the county planners?
Would politicians be able to hear us better if we speak from a position of regional awareness, a a group of groups?
Would it help the elected to understand that things are changing on our roads?
Could such a network support constituent groups, facilitate exchange between these groups, become a more important player in the national context?
Could such a network attract its own funding?
What would be a good name for such a grouping (NAMES ARE IMPORTANT)
We have CTC, Ely, A10 Corridor, Martin T thinking about something in Bury St Edmunds, "Routes around Chatteris", Wisbech forum (set up by the County), - anything else ?
-
Rumble strips instead of paint
Complete separation of cyclists and cars can't always be achieved. To make sharing of the road safer I would like to propose using rumble strips instead of flat paint to separate the bike lane from the rest of the road. It would act as a physical reminder for car-drivers that they are encroaching the bike lane. This happens particularly near pinch points like road bends or crossroads. So even just a selective application of rumble strips could have a very positive effect, I believe. What's the view of the cycling community? Has it been tested?
-
Injustices for the peace.
What to do about disgraceful decisions like this:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Driver-ran-Cambridge-cyclist-mistakenly-thinking/story-24555273-detail/story.html ?Clearly, the magistrate erred seriously in matters of both fact and law - all the prosecution had to prove was that the way he drives falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver.
Equally clearly, it did - nobody who could possibly be described as "competent and careful" would run over something the size of a cyclist without even being aware of it. He even admitted that he was talking on the phone at the time.
It staggers the mind to think what on earth the magistrates were thinking - or what with. Maybe they slept through the case, so didn't hear the prosecution, but were woken up for the defence (how there can be any defence for that is beyond me). Maybe they are dangerous drivers themselves, so sympathise with others of the same ilk instead of adequately discharging the responsibilities they are charged with? Mark Tyler also deserves complete contempt for not pleading guilty, and so preventing this gross miscarriage of justice. He should have been thanking his lucky stars that the police and CPS are so incompetent as not to pursue Dangerous driving, which it equally clearly was.How can we get rid of incompetent idiots like Phil King (the lead magistrate in this case) who asserted that "there were “significant gaps” in the evidence". It is obvious to me that this dangerous idiot is perverting the course of justice by remaining in his position.
Presumably his colleagues on the bench conspired with him in this perversion - they could (and should) have over-ruled him unless they were parties to the conspiracy, surely?The evidence was all there - there was a cyclist in front of him - whether the cyclist was upright or on the ground is irrelevant. Mark Tyler drove over him. Neither of those facts were in dispute. That is not the action of a competent and careful driver, and it should be beyond question that a person being in front of the vehicle is something which the driver should be expected to be aware of, which means the test in s3ZA of the Road Traffic Act is satisfied, and the accused is guilty.
The evidence also meets the test in s2A (Meaning of dangerous driving) so there is no excuse whatsoever for clearing him of even the lesser offence of careless driving. With driving like that, it is clear, beyond reasonable doubt, that he should not be in possession of a driving license, and the magistrates failed in their duty to relieve him of it.As long as dangerous criminals like Phil King are allowed on the bench, the roads will never be safe for anyone.
As a footnote, from the report is appears that this dangerous character commutes from Whitchurch, Hampshire to Clifton Way, Cambridge. What length does that make his effective working day?
It's about 120 miles each way, so at least 4 hours driving (considerably more if in the "rush hour") on top of a full workday. It's utterly moronic to make a commute like that - when I worked anywhere near that far away, I commuted weekly. But this happened on a Wednesday.