Derbyshire County Council 20mph zone consultation

Derbyshire County Council are currently holding a consultation about introducing 20mph zones throughout the county.

The consultation has already had some debate around it with some expressing concern over how it will be enforced whereas others have praised the initiative and acknowledge that it will reduce speeds in general.

I am fully in favour of supporting the initiative as it has been proven to reduce speeds in those areas.  I find the concerns over enforcement laughable as the same applies to the current speed limits.  A decrease in speed not only improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists but also drivers themselves.  Aside from safety it will also improve noise in certain areas.

Pressure groups incpluding Sustrans, Brake and Living Streets have all presented some fantastic literature on the subject and it is good to see this consultation.

More information on the consultation and a short questionnaire can be filled in via the following link:

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have_your_say/consultation_search/Consultation_search_index/20mph_speed_limits_on_residential_streets.asp

Leicester Skyride - tomorrow!

A late reminder that it is the Leicester Skyride tomorrow.  Many streets in Leicester will be closed to allow an expected 12000 cyclists to cycle around a circuit that includes the King Power Football Stadium.  The Enderby Park & Ride has been designated a cycle park & ride for the day.

A link to the event can be found here:

https://www.goskyride.com/leicesterskyride

Derbyshire Cycling Strategy - Feedback Welcome

Further to the previous post regarding the Derbyshire Sport cycling strategy, it was recently on the agenda at South Derbyshire District Council Environment and Development Services committee.

The district council report highlighted the outline of the plan to be noted by members and suggestions and comments sent.  This is part of a wider consultation held locally by the district council and more details will follow.

There were some good points raised during the meeting including insuring sustainable transport friendly solutions can be included in developments through planning policy, the issue of ownership and maintenance of routes and the involvement of neighbouring authorities.

The Derbyshire wide consultation can still be filled in via http://www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/derbyshirecyclingplan

Meanwhile it has gathered interest in the local press.  I'm glad to have been asked to discuss such a positive scheme as the content of the second story in the following links show:

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Plan-hopes-double-numbers-cyclists/story-26900523-detail/story.html

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Plans-make-South-Derbyshire-hub-cycling/story-27630866-detail/story.html