The Cycle Rail Working Group is requesting feedback on people’s experiences of combining rail and cycle travel with a view to creating a new guidance document for the train operators. The previous version (2016) of the “Cycle – Rail toolkit” can be found here. The Cycle Rail working group “brings together the rail industry and… Continue reading Cycle – Rail feedback requested
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Egginton Bridge Flooding Works work
The observant may have noticed works at Egginton Bridge (at the South Western end of the Mickleover Greenway) earlier this year. Users of the Mickleover Greenway over the winter period in previous years will have noticed that there is significant flooding which makes the route (part of the National Cycle Network) unusable (as in above… Continue reading Egginton Bridge Flooding Works work
Strava Club
The Derby Cycling Group have a Strava Club which all members are invited to join. Useful if you are an existing user of Strava and are interested in seeing where other members are cycling around Derby – and for competing to see who can cover the most mileage and climbing each week! Visit this link… Continue reading Strava Club
Darley Abbey replacement bridge now open
We’re pleased to see that the installation of a temporary bridge at Darley Abbey has proceeded as planned and is now open for use. While the bridge is intended as a temporary solution (for about 12 months) it seems to have been well designed with a decent width (about 2m) and ramps at a gradual… Continue reading Darley Abbey replacement bridge now open
Little Eaton Branch Line Greenway event
Derbyshire County Council are holding a community engagement event in Little Eaton on the 28th September 2022. The event will allow the Council to share plans, answer queries/concerns, and invite engagement in the process. This will help inform the Council’s eventual planning application and any future prospective funding opportunities. The scope of works will be… Continue reading Little Eaton Branch Line Greenway event
Calke Abbey Cycling facilities
The National Trust have opened a bike hire facility at Calke Abbey at very reasonable rates. They have created a series of trails to provide scenic and traffic free routes which are excellent for new cyclists or those returning to cycling. The trails include the historic Tramway Trail. There are also occasional organised rides for… Continue reading Calke Abbey Cycling facilities
Darley Abbey Bridge
We’re pleased to hear that the City Council are acting quickly to restore the cycle and pedestrian access across the Darley Abbey Bridge that was suddenly closed due to unexpected safety issues. As this route is part of the National Cycle Network (RCN 66) it is important to restore any closures as soon as possible.… Continue reading Darley Abbey Bridge
Neither Derby nor Derbyshire secure any Active Travel Funding from the DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) asked local authorities to bid for monies put aside for Active Travel. Bids were invited that showed ambitious plans to improve cycling and walking. After assessing the proposals submitted the DfT have now announced the allocation of the £161m available in tranche 3 of the funding. Neither Derby City Council… Continue reading Neither Derby nor Derbyshire secure any Active Travel Funding from the DfT
Toucan Crossing over A61 near Breadsall now complete
The Highways England project to build a traffic light controlled (toucan) crossing for pedestrians and cyclists across the A61 near Breadsall is now complete (subject to a test period of correct operation). This crossing addresses a long term concern of Breadsall Parish Council that the busy A61 road cuts links for cyclists and pedestrians between… Continue reading Toucan Crossing over A61 near Breadsall now complete
COVID Emergency restrictions on motor traffic in Corporation Street now enforced (from Nov 2021)
As part of the response to supporting the growth in cycling and walking during the early days of the pandemic, Derby City Council applied to the Dept for Transport (DfT) and were awarded funds for various works around the city. One of these works was restricting the legal users of Corporation Street (in front of… Continue reading COVID Emergency restrictions on motor traffic in Corporation Street now enforced (from Nov 2021)