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This rather forbidding notice on the cycle racks at Derby Station hides some encouraging progress. Apparently, according to one of the duty managers, the work will result in a locked barrier around the racks with access by a key fob, available “for life” for a nominal fee. Similar to the access arrangement at the Sheffield… Continue reading Railway Station Cycle Parking

2 further consultation events have been organised for interested people to view the plans for the A38 junction changes (flyovers, etc.) and to discuss the plans with the Highways Agency. Full information on the plans and the instructions for providing feedback are here. The new consultation events are: Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road on Thursday,… Continue reading Further opportunities to comment on the A38 proposals

The Highways Agency has announced plans for upgrading the A38 junctions at Little Eaton, Markeaton Park and Kingsway and welcome comments from the public on their proposals. A public consultation event will be held at University of Derby Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD on Friday 6th February 12:00 – 20:00 Saturday 7th February… Continue reading Proposal for flyovers on Derby A38 – please provide your comments

Derbyshire Police publish advice on all kinds of subjects including that of road safety and cycling. There is some useful advice for drivers at this link One piece of advice to drivers is “It’s your responsibility as a driver to avoid hitting the cyclist, not the responsibility of the cyclist to avoid getting hit by… Continue reading Road Safety Advice from Derbyshire Police relating to cycling

An interesting blog exploring ideas of civic responsibility, active design, healthy urban planning, and public space. https://medium.com/a-new-era-of-urban-planning

The Peak Cycle links project to produce a circular route from Matlock through Bakewell and Buxton is currently in a consultation phase and your comments would be welcomed. Whilst not sited in Derby, the proposed routes will complement the planned Derwent Valley Cycleway and allow cyclists to travel from Derby, around the proposed circular Peak… Continue reading Peak Cycle Links Phase II consultation – please give your views

The Watchtree Nature Reserve (near Carlisle) shows what could have been possible in Derby if not for the actions of the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust earlier in the year to scupper the chances of a closed road circuit. The Watchtree reserve actively promotes the use of cycles on their reserve with a cycle hire centre and… Continue reading Derby’s Missed Opportunity for Nature and Cycling