On 12th May 2017 a sinkhole appeared in the street that I work on in Ipswich. The road was closed to motor vehicles for a few weeks until the repairs were completed. After the initial period while people got used to the road being closed, I noticed a significant change in the traffic patterns in… Continue reading An unexpected filtered permeability trial in Ipswich
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The dilemma of highway rules vs friendly drivers
I’m currently teaching my 1½ year old daughter how to cross the road on various trips out, including the 5 minute walk along the road to or from our childminder. She is very good at staying on the pavement, and when it come to crossing the road will wait and look for vehicles that are… Continue reading The dilemma of highway rules vs friendly drivers
The Ipswich grass verge debate
On Monday 3rd April 2017 BBC radio Suffolk had picked up on the story about grass verges being torn up by car parking, and there will be a crack down on people parking in the verges and pavements in some areas in Ipswich. The Ipswich Star covered the story at the end of the previous week, highlighting… Continue reading The Ipswich grass verge debate
Football matches at Portman Road banned due to congestion
Every match day or evening match at Portman Road there is significant congestion and air pollution increases in Ipswich. There have also been reports of parents getting stuck in the traffic and having to pull over to comfort their young baby until the traffic calmed down, with the town now being a no-go area on… Continue reading Football matches at Portman Road banned due to congestion
Cycle theft advice that could hinder cycle use
Last week I noticed a couple of tweets from Edinburgh South Police suggesting that you should remove the seat or a wheel when you store it in a shed on the grounds that many bikes are cycled away. You may not be up to yellow jersey standard but if you have a bike in your… Continue reading Cycle theft advice that could hinder cycle use
Cycle Ipswich Infrastructure Tour May 2015
On 30th May 2015, I led a Cycle Infrastructure Tour around Ipswich. It was an excellent day where we had people from Cambridge, London, and Edinburgh, along with locals including Andrea McMillan who is writing the Cycling Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Ipswich Borough Council. There’s a route map shown at the bottom, and photos… Continue reading Cycle Ipswich Infrastructure Tour May 2015
Videos of the Pedal on Parliament 2015 Speeches
This year I have created a series of videos of the speeches at the Pedal on Parliament rally, and I have made them available on YouTube. A full YouTube playlist is available. Introductions by David Brennan Briana Pegado, President of Edinburgh Students Union Derek Mackay Scotland Transport Minister Cameron Buchanan, Conservative Party Sarah Boyack, Labour… Continue reading Videos of the Pedal on Parliament 2015 Speeches
Suffolk Roadsafe to bring road safety campaign to many more travellers
After complaints about significantly increased levels of aggression on the roads, I’ve heard about some radical new plans by Suffolk’s Roadsafe team to make sure that their education programme gets to every road user in Suffolk. The poster campaigns, tv adverts, the website, and road shows are only allowing them to talk to a very small… Continue reading Suffolk Roadsafe to bring road safety campaign to many more travellers
Can I claim to councils after cycling on poorly maintained cycle paths?
Councils are often paying out to motor vehicle drivers for damage to vehicles, sometimes with courts being involved. There are several websites giving advice on how to claim for damage, including the government and councils‘ own websites. As someone who passed my driving test a decade ago and was priced out the market by the insurance… Continue reading Can I claim to councils after cycling on poorly maintained cycle paths?
London Wall/Museum of London roundabout changes only protect left turning cyclists
A week ago I was cycling along London Wall and past the Museum of London roundabout, and noticed some changes with paint and traffic cones. As you arrive at the roundabout you choose which side of the cones to go on depending on whether you are turning left or taking the straight on or right… Continue reading London Wall/Museum of London roundabout changes only protect left turning cyclists