All 8 entries tagged <em>Bicycle User Group</em>Robin BallTrevor BrownAndrew MarshRob EasonSteve RumsbyPeter EliasJames FarnhillFlorian TheilAlistair LawrySally HicksCatherine FennThe blog's purpose is to develop ideas which will encourage people to use cycles rather than cars to access the university's campus.https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/tag/bicycle_user_group/?atom=atomWarwick Blogs, University of Warwick(C) 20242024-03-29T09:37:24ZSave a cyclist by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/save_a_cyclist/2013-11-27T12:20:48Z2013-09-09T13:06:16Z<p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/sustrans_route_planning/" title="Related blog entry">Sustrans Route Planning Application</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>These images show the position that a cyclist needs to adopt in the central reservation to wait while turning right. Several buses travelling at <20 mph came within 10 - 30 cm of the cyclist, note the bus wheel position relative to the central markings.</p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0005.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="Bus" title="Bus" border="0" /></p>
<p>Now look at the position of these cars as they negotiate the corner.</p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0003.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="taxi" title="taxi" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0005_2.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="white van" title="white van" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0008.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="taxi2" title="taxi2" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0007.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="Bus_2" title="Bus_2" border="0" /><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0004.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="car_2" title="car_2" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0007_2.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="Bus_night" title="Bus_night" border="0" /></p><p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/sustrans_route_planning/" title="Related blog entry">Sustrans Route Planning Application</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>These images show the position that a cyclist needs to adopt in the central reservation to wait while turning right. Several buses travelling at <20 mph came within 10 - 30 cm of the cyclist, note the bus wheel position relative to the central markings.</p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0005.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="Bus" title="Bus" border="0" /></p>
<p>Now look at the position of these cars as they negotiate the corner.</p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0003.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="taxi" title="taxi" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0005_2.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="white van" title="white van" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0008.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="taxi2" title="taxi2" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0007.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="Bus_2" title="Bus_2" border="0" /><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0004.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="car_2" title="car_2" border="0" /></p>
<p><img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/dscf0007_2.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="Bus_night" title="Bus_night" border="0" /></p>26Other possibilities by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/other_possibilities/2013-11-27T17:42:20Z2013-09-09T12:51:31Z<p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/road_design_standards/" title="Related blog entry">Road design standards</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>This is a very simple mock-up of how one <span class="caps">BUG</span> member thought this junction might be improved. I still have deep reservations and doubt the road is wide enough to accommodate this (buses will not be able to negotiate bollards on a corner safely and would risk hitting pedestrians or mounting the pavement).<br />
<img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/idea_2.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="bollard" title="bollard" border="0" /></p><p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/road_design_standards/" title="Related blog entry">Road design standards</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>This is a very simple mock-up of how one <span class="caps">BUG</span> member thought this junction might be improved. I still have deep reservations and doubt the road is wide enough to accommodate this (buses will not be able to negotiate bollards on a corner safely and would risk hitting pedestrians or mounting the pavement).<br />
<img style="padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/idea_2.jpg?maxWidth=500" alt="bollard" title="bollard" border="0" /></p>1Road design standards by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/road_design_standards/2013-09-08T20:33:24Z2013-09-08T20:33:24Z<p>The Sustrans Route has been designed to Transport for London and Sustrans guidelines, by Jaime Uriarte, Churchman Architects:</p>
<p><a href="http://churchmanlandscapearchitects.co.uk">http://churchmanlandscapearchitects.co.uk</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter5.pdf">http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter5.pdf</a></p>
<p>5.2.3</p>
<p>“Right-turning cyclists are exposed to danger when turning into or out of a minor road, both on the approach and when crossing. Turning movements both into and out of the junctions in all directions must be considered, not just on designated cycle routes. If satisfactory layouts cannot be achieved then small (cycle friendly) roundabouts or, as a last resort, signals, may be appropriate.” </p>
<p>5.2.4</p>
<p>“Acceptable solutions may include:</p>
<p>Central islands on the main road to assist cyclists turning in and out of side roads (can include short offside cycle lane)</p>
<p>Central refuges or entry treatments on side roads.</p>
<p>Junction tables to slow motor vehicles</p>
<p>Kerb realignment and build-outs to improve visibility, reduce motor traffic speeds and prevent parking close to the junction</p>
<p>Separate cycle approach lanes where there are high vehicle flows</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter4.pdf">http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter4.pdf</a></p>
<p>Figure 4 suggests Cycle Lanes with traffic calming (i.e. raised table) might be viable.”</p>
<p>4.2.5</p>
<p>“Cycle lanes as such appear to have little impact on road safety targets, but *there is clear evidence of safety benefits in continuing lanes across junctions. *“</p>
<p>4.2.12</p>
<p>Gives min. traffic lane widths (I think the road fails here) and cycle lane widths (1.5 m, not marked currently, but really must be).<br />
<del>-</del>-</p>
<p>I have proposed making Uni Road one-way to traffic north-south which would allow provision of 1.5 m cycle lanes and help with problems at the Piazza entrance onto Uni Road, but it might have to be two-way again at Car Park 7 junction.</p>
<p>I have located the <span class="caps">DFT</span> Design Manual which must have some force and Vol 6 Sect 3 Part 5TA 90/05 states in 3.6:</p>
<p>“Any crossing of a trafficked road should be located such that drivers of vehicles have full visibility of NMUs wishing to use the crossing point. Desirable minimum <span class="caps">SSD</span> to <span class="caps">TD 9</span> (DMRB 6.1.1) should be available for drivers on the highway approaching an <span class="caps">NMU</span> crossing point. “</p>
<p>Leaving aside the fact the road is not wide enough to accomodate two cars and a cyclist, never mind a bus on that bend, the lines of sight are obstructed by mature trees to the left and there is no visibility of approaching traffic for a cyclist until they are about 10 metres or so from the proposed junction.</p><p>The Sustrans Route has been designed to Transport for London and Sustrans guidelines, by Jaime Uriarte, Churchman Architects:</p>
<p><a href="http://churchmanlandscapearchitects.co.uk">http://churchmanlandscapearchitects.co.uk</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter5.pdf">http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter5.pdf</a></p>
<p>5.2.3</p>
<p>“Right-turning cyclists are exposed to danger when turning into or out of a minor road, both on the approach and when crossing. Turning movements both into and out of the junctions in all directions must be considered, not just on designated cycle routes. If satisfactory layouts cannot be achieved then small (cycle friendly) roundabouts or, as a last resort, signals, may be appropriate.” </p>
<p>5.2.4</p>
<p>“Acceptable solutions may include:</p>
<p>Central islands on the main road to assist cyclists turning in and out of side roads (can include short offside cycle lane)</p>
<p>Central refuges or entry treatments on side roads.</p>
<p>Junction tables to slow motor vehicles</p>
<p>Kerb realignment and build-outs to improve visibility, reduce motor traffic speeds and prevent parking close to the junction</p>
<p>Separate cycle approach lanes where there are high vehicle flows</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter4.pdf">http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter4.pdf</a></p>
<p>Figure 4 suggests Cycle Lanes with traffic calming (i.e. raised table) might be viable.”</p>
<p>4.2.5</p>
<p>“Cycle lanes as such appear to have little impact on road safety targets, but *there is clear evidence of safety benefits in continuing lanes across junctions. *“</p>
<p>4.2.12</p>
<p>Gives min. traffic lane widths (I think the road fails here) and cycle lane widths (1.5 m, not marked currently, but really must be).<br />
<del>-</del>-</p>
<p>I have proposed making Uni Road one-way to traffic north-south which would allow provision of 1.5 m cycle lanes and help with problems at the Piazza entrance onto Uni Road, but it might have to be two-way again at Car Park 7 junction.</p>
<p>I have located the <span class="caps">DFT</span> Design Manual which must have some force and Vol 6 Sect 3 Part 5TA 90/05 states in 3.6:</p>
<p>“Any crossing of a trafficked road should be located such that drivers of vehicles have full visibility of NMUs wishing to use the crossing point. Desirable minimum <span class="caps">SSD</span> to <span class="caps">TD 9</span> (DMRB 6.1.1) should be available for drivers on the highway approaching an <span class="caps">NMU</span> crossing point. “</p>
<p>Leaving aside the fact the road is not wide enough to accomodate two cars and a cyclist, never mind a bus on that bend, the lines of sight are obstructed by mature trees to the left and there is no visibility of approaching traffic for a cyclist until they are about 10 metres or so from the proposed junction.</p>0Sustrans Route Planning Application by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/sustrans_route_planning/2013-09-11T17:32:40Z2013-09-08T13:24:03Z<p class="answer">Writing about web page <a href="http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767" title="Related external link: http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767">http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767</a></p>
<p>Planning application and documents here:</p>
<p><a href="http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767">http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767</a></p>
<p>Architects drawings are here:</p>
<p><a href="http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=1071387">http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=1071387</a></p>
<p>Please note the drawings of the right hand turn at Sports Centre corner are inaccurate in the dimensions of the traffic lanes, yet these have been interpreted literally in the version on the ground.</p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/bike_wrongroute.jpg?maxWidth=800&maxHeight=600" rel="lightbox" title="Bike route wrongs"><img style="float:left;padding-right:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/bike_wrongroute.jpg?maxWidth=200" alt="Bike route wrongs" border="0" /></a>This is where the road markings (as painted on Friday 6 September 2013) place a cyclist turning right. Whilst observing traffic on this corner (buses, taxis and cars) the cyclist looked extremely vulnerable and within touching distance of buses. Before cyclist took up this position we observed that 9 out of 10 vehicles cornering here cut across the white hatching markings on this bend.</p><p class="answer">Writing about web page <a href="http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767" title="Related external link: http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767">http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767</a></p>
<p>Planning application and documents here:</p>
<p><a href="http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767">http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=747767</a></p>
<p>Architects drawings are here:</p>
<p><a href="http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=1071387">http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=1071387</a></p>
<p>Please note the drawings of the right hand turn at Sports Centre corner are inaccurate in the dimensions of the traffic lanes, yet these have been interpreted literally in the version on the ground.</p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/bike_wrongroute.jpg?maxWidth=800&maxHeight=600" rel="lightbox" title="Bike route wrongs"><img style="float:left;padding-right:5px;" src="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/cyclingtowarwick/2013/09/09/bike_wrongroute.jpg?maxWidth=200" alt="Bike route wrongs" border="0" /></a>This is where the road markings (as painted on Friday 6 September 2013) place a cyclist turning right. Whilst observing traffic on this corner (buses, taxis and cars) the cyclist looked extremely vulnerable and within touching distance of buses. Before cyclist took up this position we observed that 9 out of 10 vehicles cornering here cut across the white hatching markings on this bend.</p>2Making it happen! by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/making_it_happen/2013-09-07T14:31:40Z2013-09-07T14:31:33Z<p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/developing_effective_alternatives/" title="Related blog entry">Developing effective alternatives to car commuting</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>Some previous posts to the <span class="caps">BUG</span> blog are a great place to start for inspiration on how to continue attracting more people if you have little experience of cycling.</p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/developing_effective_alternatives/">http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/developing_effective_alternatives/</a></p>
<p>There some very positive suggestions that make it clear the biggest impediment to people not getting the car day after day is <strong>largely about perceptions, not civil engineering projects</strong> How do recent developments at Warwick fit into the big picture locally and nationally?</p><p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/developing_effective_alternatives/" title="Related blog entry">Developing effective alternatives to car commuting</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>Some previous posts to the <span class="caps">BUG</span> blog are a great place to start for inspiration on how to continue attracting more people if you have little experience of cycling.</p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/developing_effective_alternatives/">http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/developing_effective_alternatives/</a></p>
<p>There some very positive suggestions that make it clear the biggest impediment to people not getting the car day after day is <strong>largely about perceptions, not civil engineering projects</strong> How do recent developments at Warwick fit into the big picture locally and nationally?</p>0Sustrans Route and Cycle Coventry by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/sustrans_route_and/2013-09-07T14:10:23Z2013-09-07T14:10:17Z<p class="answer">Writing about web page <a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry" title="Related external link: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry</a></p>
<p>Sustrans and Cycle Coventry have received significant funding to improve cycling provision in all sorts so ways around the City and Campus.</p>
<p>Additions to Sustrans Route 52 are under construction on campus and there are plans for extending the route to Canley and the <span class="caps">A45</span> crossing at Canley Ford.</p>
<p>I will try and post more here as the details emerge – I do not currently have maps of what is being proposed and implemented.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-52">http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-52</a></p>
<p>Is only partially correct and the maps at</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry</a></p>
<p>conflict with what I have seen elsewhere.</p><p class="answer">Writing about web page <a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry" title="Related external link: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry</a></p>
<p>Sustrans and Cycle Coventry have received significant funding to improve cycling provision in all sorts so ways around the City and Campus.</p>
<p>Additions to Sustrans Route 52 are under construction on campus and there are plans for extending the route to Canley and the <span class="caps">A45</span> crossing at Canley Ford.</p>
<p>I will try and post more here as the details emerge – I do not currently have maps of what is being proposed and implemented.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-52">http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-52</a></p>
<p>Is only partially correct and the maps at</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/1798/cycle_coventry</a></p>
<p>conflict with what I have seen elsewhere.</p>0Items for TSG by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/items_for_tsg/2009-11-12T10:58:38Z2009-11-09T12:02:05Z<p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/tsg_agenda/" title="Related blog entry">TSG agenda</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>I have had a flurry of large and small suggestions, all excellent, to bring to Weds Transport Strategy Group:</p>
<p>1. Small works to improve cycle routes around campus woudl have a significant impact on safety of all campus users, on foot, cycle and car. <br />
e.g. entrance / exit to Gibbet Hill cycletrack behind SU;<br />
entrance / exit to shared use path between boilerhouse and University House.</p>
<p>2. Better web- and physical signage of routes for cyclists and pedestrians (some exists already).<br />
e.g. <br />
<a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/sustainable-transport/travelwise/">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/sustainable-transport/travelwise/</a></p>
<p>3. Webtool for personal cycleroute planning as for recent pedestrian initiative.<br />
Google pedometer is useful for planning cycle routes <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/</a></p>
<p>4. Consider <a href="http://www.cycletoworkguarantee.org.uk/">http://www.cycletoworkguarantee.org.uk/</a><br />
The guarantee covers 5 areas, one of which is buying, which is the cycle to work scheme. The others are cycle storage, changing facilities, repair/maintenance facilities and<br />
inspiring (including cycle training). Adoption of the full guarantee would be a good step towards encouraging more staff and students to take up cycle commuting to campus.</p>
<p>5. Updates on Sustrans’ cross-campus to Kenilworth route <a href="http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/schemes/project_detail.php?id=146">http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/schemes/project_detail.php?id=146</a></p>
<p>6. Advertise 20 p per mile expenses claimable (or Cycle to Work scheme benefits) versus real costs of motoring.</p>
<p>7. Secure cycle parking still needs to be improved across campus.</p>
<p>8. Unforeseen consequences of the changes in campus car parking policy. Since the start of term (and the new parking policy) there has been a massive increase in on-road parking on Sir William Lyons Road and the residential roads leading from De Montfort Way. This has in turn lead to an increase in traffic and congestion on these roads and Lynchgate<br />
Road during both rush hours (particularly the evening). As well as no doubt frustrating local residents, this makes these roads considerably less cycle friendly, which is particularly unfortunate as they form part of the most convenience cycle route between the campus and Coventry City Centre.</p><p class="answer">Follow-up to <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/tsg_agenda/" title="Related blog entry">TSG agenda</a> from <a href="https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick">Cycling to and around Warwick University</a></p>
<p>I have had a flurry of large and small suggestions, all excellent, to bring to Weds Transport Strategy Group:</p>
<p>1. Small works to improve cycle routes around campus woudl have a significant impact on safety of all campus users, on foot, cycle and car. <br />
e.g. entrance / exit to Gibbet Hill cycletrack behind SU;<br />
entrance / exit to shared use path between boilerhouse and University House.</p>
<p>2. Better web- and physical signage of routes for cyclists and pedestrians (some exists already).<br />
e.g. <br />
<a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/sustainable-transport/travelwise/">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/sustainable-transport/travelwise/</a></p>
<p>3. Webtool for personal cycleroute planning as for recent pedestrian initiative.<br />
Google pedometer is useful for planning cycle routes <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/</a></p>
<p>4. Consider <a href="http://www.cycletoworkguarantee.org.uk/">http://www.cycletoworkguarantee.org.uk/</a><br />
The guarantee covers 5 areas, one of which is buying, which is the cycle to work scheme. The others are cycle storage, changing facilities, repair/maintenance facilities and<br />
inspiring (including cycle training). Adoption of the full guarantee would be a good step towards encouraging more staff and students to take up cycle commuting to campus.</p>
<p>5. Updates on Sustrans’ cross-campus to Kenilworth route <a href="http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/schemes/project_detail.php?id=146">http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/schemes/project_detail.php?id=146</a></p>
<p>6. Advertise 20 p per mile expenses claimable (or Cycle to Work scheme benefits) versus real costs of motoring.</p>
<p>7. Secure cycle parking still needs to be improved across campus.</p>
<p>8. Unforeseen consequences of the changes in campus car parking policy. Since the start of term (and the new parking policy) there has been a massive increase in on-road parking on Sir William Lyons Road and the residential roads leading from De Montfort Way. This has in turn lead to an increase in traffic and congestion on these roads and Lynchgate<br />
Road during both rush hours (particularly the evening). As well as no doubt frustrating local residents, this makes these roads considerably less cycle friendly, which is particularly unfortunate as they form part of the most convenience cycle route between the campus and Coventry City Centre.</p>18TSG agenda by Andrew MarshAndrew Marshhttps://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/cyclingtowarwick/entry/tsg_agenda/2009-11-10T11:08:31Z2009-11-09T10:21:32Z<p class="answer">Writing about web page <a href="/cyclingtowarwick/entry/transport_strategy_group/" title="Related external link: /cyclingtowarwick/entry/transport_strategy_group/">/cyclingtowarwick/entry/transport_strategy_group/</a></p><p class="answer">Writing about an entry you don't have permission to view</p>
<p><span class="caps">BUG</span> has been invited to attend the Transport Strategy Group which will meet Weds 11th November and report by end December.</p>
<p>Terms of Reference are:</p>
<p>“To develop a coherent strategy for transport and travel designed to support increased use of alternative modes of transport to the car for journeys to and from the University for staff, students and visitors, particularly to reduce the number of single occupancy car journeys to campus and reduce congestion, in line with the University’s Green Travel Plan, Carbon Management Plan and other related responsibilities.”</p>
<p>I welcome any comments or specific suggestions from Bicycle User Group members to take to the meeting.</p><p class="answer">Writing about web page <a href="/cyclingtowarwick/entry/transport_strategy_group/" title="Related external link: /cyclingtowarwick/entry/transport_strategy_group/">/cyclingtowarwick/entry/transport_strategy_group/</a></p><p class="answer">Writing about an entry you don't have permission to view</p>
<p><span class="caps">BUG</span> has been invited to attend the Transport Strategy Group which will meet Weds 11th November and report by end December.</p>
<p>Terms of Reference are:</p>
<p>“To develop a coherent strategy for transport and travel designed to support increased use of alternative modes of transport to the car for journeys to and from the University for staff, students and visitors, particularly to reduce the number of single occupancy car journeys to campus and reduce congestion, in line with the University’s Green Travel Plan, Carbon Management Plan and other related responsibilities.”</p>
<p>I welcome any comments or specific suggestions from Bicycle User Group members to take to the meeting.</p>0