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School expansion - An active travel opportunity?
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Consultations are currently underway following proposals to expand two Nuneaton schools to accommodate growing demand. Those schools, like so many others, are known to suffer with motor traffic congestion at the peak times of drop-off and pick-up - a situation that will only get worse without some f
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County Council KILLS OFF its A47 Long Shoot cycle scheme
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Back in December 2023, Warwickshire County Council stated that it had paused development of a mostly separated cycle scheme to run alongside the A47 from its junction with the A5 towards Nuneaton town centre. Now, the Council's Forward Plan published in October 2024 shows the decision on the scheme
on Oct 20
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Every now again, something I've written here, or said on social media gets picked up and reported on elsewhere. It doesn't happen often, but it's nice when it does. These are the articles I've seen: 11 Oct 2024: Road.cc - "Cyclists can’t reach proposed active travel route due to town centre bike
on Oct 18
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Minor road changes proposed for active travel in Bedworth
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Warwickshire Highways is proposing to make modifications at a junction in Bedworth which will facilitate part of a “Green Corridor” for active travel in the town. This has the specific aim of connecting to the popular Miners’ Welfare Park and the new Physical Activity Hub (aka leisure centre), to en
on Oct 3
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West Midlands and Warwickshire hotspots for cycling incidents
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A report shows Warwickshire to be one of the hotspots for cycling incidents - but is it any wonder? Despite promises of routes, social media activity, and an active travel focus in the County Council's LTP, there's still a lack of delivery on the ground.
on Sep 26
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New Protection Order references cycling
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The local Borough Council is proposing a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to cover Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres and surrounding areas as one method of tackling antisocial behaviour and improving the perceived safety in the borough. The PSPO will mention cycling - but as far as these th
on Sep 23
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The shocking and deadly statistic behind painted cycle lanes
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Many people who cycle on roads probably instinctively know that painted cycle lanes do little to ensure a rider's safety. Some would even assert that they'd prefer no dedicated infrastructure if the choice is that or some paint, where the latter can lead to more instances of close passes and driver
on Sep 19
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Chicane barrier installation complaint - timeline
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This is the full history of the complaint relating to the installation in April 2024 of a chicane barrier on a path used to access a formal shared use route. Details of the issue can be found on the broader blog posts: The continuing saga of a chicane barrier (18 July 2024) Escalated complain
on Aug 27
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Escalated complaint still ignored by Council
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The seemingly unending chicane barrier issue raised with Warwickshire County Council continues as a manager finally responds to the escalated complaint detailed back in July. It's taken a long time, and a lot of chasing to get this reply - but which still fails to properly consider the points origin
on Aug 27
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The continuing saga of a chicane barrier
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Chronicling the protracted continuing saga of a new chicane barrier, installed suddenly and without warning in April 2024 by Warwickshire County Council, on a short path close to a formal shared use walking and cycling route - but without proper consideration to current legislation, design standards
on Jul 18
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The Cost of Commuting (Infographic)
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Every time you travel you put money into the system, but you also cost the system. Your contribution to and burden on the system differs depending on how you travel. By looking at the ratio of what we put in versus what we cost the system, we see that different ways of travelling are more subsidized
on Jul 15
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An appropriate response to a consultation submission?
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Recently, Warwickshire County Council ran a short consultation on installing speed cushions on Croft Road, Nuneaton. Responding to that, an objection submitted by yours truly noted the issues these can cause for cycling, including the potential increase in the risk from close passes, and in particul
on Jul 12
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Changing Nuneaton: Bermuda Connection (2024 vs 2021)
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Comparing the new Bermuda Connection scheme in Nuneaton after completion, to what the route looked like just before the project commenced in 2021. This is a highly controversial, expensive, and over-running scheme to open up a bridge to motor traffic.
on Jul 11
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Nuneaton's shortest shared use path?
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When it comes to shared use infrastructure, how short is too short? Perhaps when it's only a few metres, flanked on either side by a regular footpath (i.e., not designated for cycling), and where the path on the opposite side has a proper and useful (if poor considering modern standards) shared use
on Jul 10
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Asking Labour to support and fund active travel
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Following the general election result last week that saw a new Labour government come to power, as well as a change of MPs in Nuneaton, I have written again to Jodie Gosling MP. This time I have asked that she in turn write to the new Secretary of State for Transport (Louise Haigh) and the new Chanc
on Jul 9
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More detail on Nuneaton's suspended cycle scheme
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Following a protracted request for information on the pausing of the Long Shoot Cycle Scheme in Nuneaton, we now have some more information about the scheme, including funding and consultation comments - but questions remain about what happens next.
on Jun 26
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A lack of commitment from Labour?
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Given that a Labour government looks likely after the upcoming General Election next month, and that Labour is the primary challenger to Nuneaton's Tory incumbent MP, I wrote recently to Jodie Gosling - Labour's Parliamentary Candidate for Nuneaton - to ask for her and the Party's views and intentio
on Jun 26
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Commenting on Warwickshire's new active travel pages
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Warwickshire County Council has revamped its active travel pages, and the Warwickshire Road Safety Education and Active Travel social media accounts have asked for comments - so, I had a look, and gave some feedback as follows:
on Jun 24
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General Election 2024: Labour's position on active travel
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Read the email that I have sent to Labour's Parliamentary candidate for the Nuneaton constituency, Jodie Gosling, asking for views and positions on active and sustainable travel should she - and Labour nationally - win in the election in July.
on Jun 24
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Works set to begin on motor-centric junction redesign
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Two-and-a-half years after Warwickshire County Council put out a junction redesign for consultation, construction of the car-centric updated junction at Greenmoor Road, College Street, and Heath End Road in Nuneaton is set to begin in the Summer of 2024.
on May 30
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Off Topic: A Better Sync Option?
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Off topic question: I'm having trouble with an incremenetal one-way sync or backup of my photos drive that I run from a MacOS bash script. While it is functional, it's taking hours to complete but I'm sure it should be possible to speed it up. Is there something I can do to improve this?
on May 9
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No Data to Support Town Centre Cycling Ban
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Following a police request for the Borough Council to consider a cycling ban in Nuneaton town centre, data has finally arrived on the number of cycling-related complaints and incidents that have been recorded here by Warwickshire Police.
on Mar 3
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Warwickshire Approves its LCWIP
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Warwickshire County Council has voted to approve its new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, in the Cabinet session held on 15 February 2024. The detailed plan, in development since 2022, sets out the County Council's vision for walking, wheeling, and cycling.
on Feb 15
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Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, has responded to my concerns regarding the government's differing response to road violence vs dog violence - but fails to address that substantive point.
on Feb 6
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The path where accessibility was forgot
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Just what on Earth is going on with this path that’s so new it’s not finished yet? https://youtu.be/hCI7cj7Xaw4
on Feb 2
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Coventry City-Centre e-Cycling Ban
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Following its consultation on proposals back in September, Coventry City Council confirmed last month its intention to ban e-cycles (and e-scooters) from the pedestrianised city centre. We now have greater clarity on that prohibition where the wording of the PSPO led to a number of questions.
on Dec 11
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Warwickshire PAUSES Nuneaton cycle schemes
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Warwickshire County Council has stated that it is pausing development of its often-delayed Long Shoot Cycle Scheme and its Hinckley Road scheme in Nuneaton. The reasoning for this decision has been attributed both to levels of community support and a funding shortfall.
on Dec 1
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Be Safe Be Seen: The sop to road safety
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It's that time of year again when so-called road safety organisations start trotting out their "Be Safe Be Seen" and similar campaigns, telling everyone outside of motor vehicles that they must dress up especially to help drivers see them - a common road safety sop that avoids addressing the source
on Nov 1, 2023
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After eighteen years of production and sale of high quality children's bicycles, Islabikes has announced it is to end the sale of bikes once its current stock is exhausted. The announcement comes as both the founder, Isla Rowntree, and current managing director, Tim Goodall, no longer wish to contin
on Oct 26, 2023
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Junction Redesign Omits Cycling
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Warwickshire County Council is proposing to make changes to the junction of Greenmoor Road/Bull Ring/Heath End Road with the aim to improve traffic flow through the congested area. Currently operating as a mini-roundabout, the proposal is to provide traffic signals instead. With the scheme comes new
on Oct 25, 2023
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Email Thread: Marcus Jones on Road Violence
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To: Marcus Jones MP - 17 September 2023 Dear Mr Jones,Perhaps you could explain the logic here.On the one hand, following recent dog attacks, the government is moved to push ahead with banning a particular breed by the end of the year.On the other hand, we have daily cases of death and injur
on Oct 20, 2023
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Accessibility fail for Network Rail
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In an attempt to reduce instances of flytipping on its land, Network Rail has installed a new locked gate on Stoney Road, Nuneaton - part of National Cycle Network Route 52. However, while there is a gap to the side of the new barrier, it does not comply with current accessibility guidelines.
on Oct 17, 2023
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Cycle ban proposal for Nuneaton Town Centre
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A Nuneaton police inspector has requested a cycling ban for Nuneaton's town centre, to deal with antisocial cycling with the specific issue of young people pulling wheelies cited as a reason why it's required - a sledgehammer to crack a nut approach that won't solve the problem.
on Oct 16, 2023
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Video: Coventry's Binley Cycleway
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Take a look at Coventry's newest separated cycleway running from the University Hospital to just outside of the City Centre. Although this is a roughly 3.4 mile (5.4km) route, it does currently have a gap of about 0.7 miles (1.1km) along Clifford Bridge Road where infrastructure is yet to be built.
on Oct 10, 2023
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Screenshot: WRSP's post on Facebook sharing the Road Safety GB Opinion Piece. Screenshot: WRSP's post on Twitter/X sharing the Road Safety GB Opinion Piece. In response to Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership's posts on social media asking for opinions on whether cycle helmets should be ma
on Oct 9, 2023
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The Image that Tarnished a Reputation
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Over the last couple of days, tweets from @Trafficwmp - the account for the traffic unit of West Midlands Police - have caused quite a stir amongst cyclists, active travel proponents and road safety campaigners. The source tweet and image suggests the benefits of wearing high visibility clothing dur
on Oct 4, 2023