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Cameron/clegg get britain cycling
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2013/jan/24/cameron-clegg-will-britain-cycling
Victoria Avenue cycleway/footway
Reconstruction and improvement – Victoria Avenue cycleway/footway Published Wednesday 23rd January 13 in Council – news and information releases news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will shortly begin carrying out improvements to the segregated cycleway/footway on the east side of Victoria Avenue.
A section of the cycleway/footway between St Mary’s Road and Priory Crescent is in need of reconstruction.
The improvements are necessary to bring its layout and surface conditions up to modern standards in line with the Council’s commitment to support sustainable modes of transport.
In addition to repairing and enhancing this section improvements will be made to the layout of the cycleway/footway around the junction of Victoria Avenue and St Mary’s Road.
The improvements will involve the removal of unnecessary street furniture and simplifying the design of the junction for the benefit of all users.
Work is planned to start on Monday 4th February and is anticipated to last for six weeks.
The work is being jointly funded by the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund and the EC’s ‘Bike Friendly Cities’ initiative.
It will be necessary at times to close off one southbound lane on Victoria Avenue to allow safe working space for contractors, although this will only occur between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
It will also be necessary to prevent vehicular access to St.Marys Road when that part of the works is being carried out.
The Council would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused by the works, but hopes residents understand that the improvements are necessary.
Online survey on transport styles around town
Southend Borough Council are working with Sustrans to survey how people travel in and around the borough. Please let us have your input. To complete the survey go to https://consult.southend.gov.uk/kms/dmart.aspx?noip=1 and click on the ‘take part’ link. Thanks.
Dutch try heated cycle tracks and glow in the dark roads
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20942340
A team of Dutch designers is pioneering technology to make winter journeys even safer for and more attractive to cyclists.
Reflective crystals make lines in the road more visible in poor light, while other roads are getting underground heating.
The Comfy Saddle
OPENING ON SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER
The new transport hub for all your sustainable transport needs. Advice and information. Come along and check us out at Southend Central Station.
BIKE TAGGING
For Free Bike Tagging come along on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 12th December 10.am-4pm Pier Hill (near The Royals)
Friday 14th December 10am-2pm : Police office, Shoebury High School, Caulfield Road
Friday 4th January 10am-1pm: Police office, Rayleigh Road, Eastwood
For more information visit www.southendcdrp.co.uk
Ideas in Motion
22nd October 2012 10am – 3pm
The 2nd Annual Southend LSTF Stakeholders’ Conference
The Tickfield Centre, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 6LL
A conference for organisations, businesses, communities, service providers and residents with an interest in developing, supporting and using sustainable transport.
· Find out about the LSTF behavioural change campaign ‘Ideas in Motion’
· Explore the successes LSTF programme has achieved so far
· Find out how you can get involved in promoting and encouraging sustainable transport
The conference will include presentations, a market place and participative workshop sessions.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4304745610
PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE
Park that Bike
FREE CYCLE STANDS FOR YOUR ORGANISATION!
Each stand holds two bikes neatly and securely. Community groups, small businesses, shops, offices, churches and voluntary sector organisations can apply for up to two stands, free of charge. To download an application form visit www.parkthatbike.com or phone 01594 564344
PIER PRESSURE FULL RESULTS
Rank Bib. Name Category Run 1 Run 2
1 28 French Adam 16.917 16.424
2 58 White Jason 17.084 17.204
3 42 Penn Will 17.509 16.852
4 39 Westwood Lee 17.775 17.715
5 41 Gee Matt 18.539 17.354
6 8 Sheldrake Paul 17.898 18.272
7 62 Canes Martin 17.840 18.387
8 57 Brickell James 18.174 19.008
9 55 Alexander Simon 18.988 18.809
10 30 Spearing Nadine 18.910 19.226
11 1 Warner Phil 19.294 19.334
12 23 Hampshire James 19.324 19.687
13 53 Willy Ben 19.536 19.793
14 56 Elms Mark 20.878 18.752
15 52 Ovel Dean 19.311 20.904
16 33 Ward Colin 19.901 21.157
17 61 Cole Danny 20.128 21.114
18 40 Crumpton Beth 20.716 20.918
19 59 Twomey Richard 21.471 20.328
20 63 Reid Andy 21.002 21.652
21 60 May Chris 21.357 22.536
22 43 Gretton John 22.821 21.662
23 2 Cheek Carrie (Gary) 22.735 22.198
24 48 Seath Duncan 22.388 23.158
25 32 Valley Gregg 21.136 24.553
26 7 Gamman Luke 22.689 23.095
27 26 Jarvis Charles 22.354 23.669
28 5 Bramhill Chris 22.671 23.750
29 64 Kevin Keeble 23.122 24.895
30 24 Franklin Stephen 24.897 24.008
31 35 Groves Mark 25.377 26.771
32 17 Hadden Sara 26.828 28.101
33 38 Magil Simon 34.416 24.037
34 36 13 Years old Ted 34.836 38.360
35 65 Louis Keeble 48.556 52.700
36 37 9 Year old Tom 48.836 53.524