This Tuesday’s Derby Telegraph included a positive article about the cycleway. Thanks for Derek Latham for writing the article and getting it published.
The article can be seen online here.
This Tuesday’s Derby Telegraph included a positive article about the cycleway. Thanks for Derek Latham for writing the article and getting it published.
The article can be seen online here.
Back to news and articles ← The Department for Transport have published a new study examining the various different benefits that cycling can provide. The review found that existing methods of appraisal do not incorporate the full extent of economic benefits associated with cycling. The review found these potential benefits: economic growth can result from…
Back to news and articles ← Inspired by Grasshopper Geography, I’ve been experimenting with ways of displaying river valleys (including tributaries). Interesting to see how the Derwent Valley is associated with other river basins and, in particular, the Trent. Still a work in progress with many ideas to try on how best to represent the…
Back to news and articles ← The Derby Telegraph report on an analysis of accident statistics collected by the Dept for Transport in 2017 and just released. This shows that the A6 has the most accidents across all the roads in the county of Derbyshire (including motorways). The paper also reports on the sad death…
Work on the Belper West Bank route identified four surface treatments suited to different conditions: tarmac, compacted earth, Grassmat and boardwalk. The mix reflects flood risk, tree-root protection, wildlife habitat and the character of the riverside setting.
Back to news and articles ← The bridge across the Derwent from Darley Abbey to Darley Abbey Mills was suddenly closed earlier in the year when safety issues were identified. After a lot of confusion as to who was responsible for the bridge, Derby City Council undertook to provide a temporary replacement. This temporary bridge…
Back to news and articles ← Just in time for the Christmas shopping season, we have set up Derwent Valley Trust as a “cause” on Easyfundraising! You can now go via this link and register with Easyfundraising, naming Derwent Valley Trust as your cause. Then every time you go online to shop, go via Easyfundraising.org.uk…