In December, a delegation from the Cycleway working group visited Parliament to inform the cycling minister, Robert Goodwill, and the Department of Transport, about the Cycleway project and the benefits that would accrue from building the route. Pictured are Ian Dent, John Grimshaw, Pauline Latham, Derek Latham and Ian Scott. Thanks are due to Pauline…
The following images show the current situation at places along the Derwent Valley where, until the Derwent Valley Cycleway is in place, cyclists are forced to experience inadequate or dangerous traffic situations. The A61 Sir Frank Whittle Way leading from Derby to Little Eaton has the narrow footpath alongside the high speed road designated as…
As an example of what the Derwent Valley Cycleway could be, Ian Scott has provided a number of photos from his trip to cycle the Elbe Valley.
The Transition Belper travel and transport group meets monthly and welcomes all to attend the meetings in Belper. More details here. I believe cycle safety will be one of the topics on the agenda for the August meeting.
A good afternoon publicising the Cycleway at the recent Breadsall Open Gardens and Fete event. A steady stream of interested people and some great conversations about the Cycleway. A great event until the storm appeared at 3.30 and sent everyone home (and nearly sent the gazebo across the field).
In conjunction with Derby Cycling Group members of the Derwent Valley Cycleway group were at the Belper Goes Green festival on Saturday and Sunday 30/31st May. There was a steady stream of visitors to the stand and a high level of interest in the Derwent Valley Cycleway project. Approximately 60 people signed up to be…
Various different bodies have created design documents to help in the creation of effective cycling infrastructure. These include: Sustrans Welsh Active travel Design Documents London Cycling Design Standards INTERNATIONAL CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE BEST PRACTICE STUDY Institute of Civil Engineers Infrastructure Design Guidance and Information
Amber Valley Borough Council have kindly sent a letter of support for the Cycleway project. Letter of Support
Roger Geffen, the Campaigns and Policy Director for the CTC, has kindly sent a letter of support for the Cycleway project. Letter of support
The Matlock Bath Parish Council have kindly sent a letter of support for the Derwent Cycleway project. Letter of support