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Road Casualties Map
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My friends at ito! have produced a useful slippy map of road casualties. Includes cyclists. Click on the image to open. CheersAndyContinue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Nov 17, 2011.
Latest section of Sustrans/BCC connect2 route opens.
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Have updated the Connect 2 community blog with details of latest section of walking and cycling path to open between Pype Hayes Park…Continue
Tags: Lottery, BCC, Big, Sustrans, cycle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Dec 28, 2011.
Connect2 - Latest BCC Consultation - Sutton Town Centre
The Sustrans Connect2/BCC Newhall Valley to Sutton Park via Sutton Coldfield Town Centre and link to Sutton Coldfield rail station Connect2 Walking and cycling consultation document is now online and…Continue
Started Sep 7, 2011
Sustrans Rangers workday 14th May 2011
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Results of our ranger workday on NCN 535 at the M6 Underpass between Deykin Avenue and North Park Road.…Continue
Tags: Workday, Volunteer, 535, NCN, Sustrans
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon May 17, 2011.
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Andy Robinson replied to LS's discussion 'Birmingham Innertube Map'
Not being published as bits but I'm sure BCC will do the publicity as the whole of the Bike North Birmingham project rolls out. But for the latest and greatest watch for snippets of info as they get discussed in the Forum here. If bits form…
Tim Whiteside commented on Andy Robinson's group 'Bike North Birmingham'
Hi. I work on the communites theme of Bike North Birmingham - Bike Everyone. Our aim is to help "maybe" cyclists take up cycling and take part in some regular recreational cycling. We have a community Dr Bike and a couple of beginners…
Andy Robinson replied to LS's discussion 'Birmingham Innertube Map'
And a further additional section of signed route for your consideration:
BCC last year signed a cycle route from the BCN at St Vincent Street to Edgbaston Reservoir. It goes via:
Botany Walk -> Ledsam St -> Guild Close -> Over…
Andy Robinson replied to LS's discussion 'Birmingham Innertube Map'
One further minor tweak to make if you like. The section from Witton Lakes to Bleak Hill Road can now be shown as surfaced rather than unsurfaced. The rest of that spur to Marsh Hill (and beyond into Erdington) is due to be worked up to fully…
Andy Robinson replied to LS's discussion 'Birmingham Innertube Map'
Yes you have it. I must have been looking at an earlier version.
Cheers
Andy
Andy Robinson replied to LS's discussion 'Birmingham Innertube Map'
N,
One correction and one addition suggestion for the map.
The correction is that NCN 53 will not be continuing along the Grand Union south of Cole Valley. Instead the plan is to have 53 run up the cole valley route (once developed) but that has…
Andy Robinson replied to Jamie McLeod's discussion 'Cycle stands at the Registry Office?'
When it comes to bike parking I think this takes some beating!
Cheers
Andy
Andy Robinson replied to Jamie McLeod's discussion 'Cycle stands at the Registry Office?'
You can find most of the city centre cycle stand locations on OpenCycleMap. Along with BCC, OpenStreetMappers have been adding the stands that exist around the city to OpenStreetMap. Many areas are done but others are not though the city centre is…
Andy Robinson replied to Graham Lennard's discussion 'Hill Street'
Try this
http://is.gd/GzpA2V
Cheers
Andy
Andy Robinson replied to Graham Lennard's discussion 'Hill Street'
Alas the closest we get to a side arm is a pannier bag ;-)
Andy Robinson replied to Graham Lennard's discussion 'Hill Street'
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/support-sustrans/get-involved not so covert :-)
Seriously though, if anyone is interested in getting involved with what we do as a volunteer group do come along to one of our informal social evenings. They…
Andy Robinson replied to Graham Lennard's discussion 'Hill Street'
Folks,
One of the Sustrans Rangers has this morning signed a temporary diversion of NCN 5 when travelling south between Navigation Street and Hurst Street. The diversion takes cyclists up to the Navigation Street/Hill Street traffic lights where…
Kim replied to Andy Robinson's discussion 'Latest section of Sustrans/BCC connect2 route opens.'
I'll second most of that, but personal safety can be very subjective. While I have no particular fear of open spaces and cyclepaths other than perhaps getting mugged (which hasn't happened to me yet) or attacked by a badly behaved…
Robert replied to Andy Robinson's discussion 'Latest section of Sustrans/BCC connect2 route opens.'
If I remember correctly the solar-powered route markers are here.
I think fears about personal safety are common to both women and men (not all of whom are built like brick out-houses). A personal attack alarm is a good idea, and of course…
Sarah-Jane Watkinson replied to Andy Robinson's discussion 'Latest section of Sustrans/BCC connect2 route opens.'
I didn't see the studs at Pype Hayes - there are several paths across there so maybe I took a different one.
I personally don't have a problem with cycling on my own in the dark or in quiet spots, canals etc, but I think a lot of women do.…
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Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
This just in :-(
Dear Mr White
Thank you for your email below regarding…
Richard D replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Somebody's been at the Christmas Spirit again.
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
I second that; where good cycling infrastructure has been provided it has got people out of their…
John KIRK replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Yes.New paths.More dogs on leads.People responding to the bell. More patience from me. Greetings…
Ian-C replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
I have just read most of the comments on this thread although some are a little old now most dog…
Simon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Well, that's a question. The sign at the centre damn suggests that you can cycle across…
Ian-C replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
I think its time for a reality check cars will change oil will run out methods of powering cars…
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
So what? By the way, since you've clearly forgotten I'll remind you I've…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
Have a read through the Highway Code Robert.
There are many references within rules which say there…
Richard D replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
I went past this morning. Does this mean I can now (or will soon be able to) choose which way round…
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
They would have to go out of their way to miss all the bicycles in Holland, Denmark, Denmark, and…
Simon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Went through yesterday for the first time this year. Oo, nice new surfaces on some of the…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
You'll be surprised what motorists forget about when they get behind the wheel of…
Rob not Bob replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
delayed response to this by yours truly.
I have asked the two sergeants responsible for Policing…
James Lee replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
That right angle at the base of the downtube will need a hefty piece of internal metalwork to stop…
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