In July this year, the Department for Transport released it’s policy paper Gear Change setting out the Government’s plans for cycling and walking in England. The document recognises not only that there are huge benefits that increased levels of walking and cycling can bring to the country, but that there are also some sizeable hurdlesContinue reading “A Quick Guide to Gear Change”
Author Archives: York Cycle Campaign
A Quick Guide to LTN 1/20
Earlier this year the DfT published a new Local Transport Note, LTN 1/20, which sets out a comprehensive national standard for design of cycle infrastructure. The release coincided with with the release of the policy paper Gear Change which set out a vision for increasing walking and cycling – more on that paper this post.Continue reading “A Quick Guide to LTN 1/20”
York Central Access
On the 12th of November, CoYC planning committee approved the reserved matters application for the access road into the York Central development north of the station. York Cycle Campaign spoke at the meeting to welcome the changes that had been made to the design for cycling and walking, but also highlight some remaining concerns aboutContinue reading “York Central Access”
York Outer Ring Road Proposals
City of York Council have been holding a consultation on the proposed dualling of the A1237 (Northern Outer Ring Road) between Clifton Moor and the A64 Hopgrove Roundabout. As well as dualling the road along the existing route, the proposals include a shared cycle/footpath running parallel to the road and enlarging existing roundabouts along theContinue reading “York Outer Ring Road Proposals”
Cycle ride with Councillors in Rawcliffe and Clifton Without
A ride was organised by members of York Cycling Campaign for councillors in the ward in order to view some of the problems and some of the good provision within the ward. Two of the ward councillors were able to attend: Sam Waudby and Daryl Smalley. From YCC the participants were Tom Franklin, Robyn JankelContinue reading “Cycle ride with Councillors in Rawcliffe and Clifton Without”
