Talking about transport in Cambridge 15th April 2025 - Part 1: Paths and Potholes

"Transport in Cambridge is in crisis..."

Brian is an indefatigable campaigner against the problem of potholes that infests Cambridgeshire's roads and pathways. In my view he is a keen cyclist, although he says he isn't! He is also very familiar with the problems caused by inadequate infrastructure and the failure by councils to address real issues rather than the imaginary ones that just happen to serve their agenda. I thought it would be good to get the perspective of a cyclist on transport around Cambridge and I am very grateful to Brian for sitting down with me for an afternoon to talk about these matters.

"The Chisholm Trail is named after local resident and campaigner Jim Chisholm who first suggested a walking and cycling route along the railway line through central Cambridge. The trail has been promoted by the Cambridge Cycling Campaign since 1998. The route is being implemented through the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
In November 2020 it was reported that the cost of the first phase of the route had risen from £14 million to £21 million"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisholm_Trail_(Cambridge)

Information about Cambridge's well connected and very influential cycling charity can be found here:
"Camcycle (the Cambridge Cycling Campaign) is a local charity which has been working for more, better and safer cycling in the Cambridge area since 1995."
https://www.camcycle.org.uk/about/

https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeCyclingCampaign/

Information on the Greenways around Cambridge can be found here:
https://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/sustainable-transport-programme/active-travel-projects/greater-cambridge-greenways

"Guidance Cycle infrastructure design (LTN 1/20)
Guidance for local authorities on designing high-quality, safe cycle infrastructure"
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cycle-infrastructure-design-ltn-120

"Cambridgeshire County Council fined £6 million for breaches after guided busway deaths"
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/cambridgeshire-county-council-fined-6-31437841