Focus On

2017

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for taking part in the Beaconsfield Parking Opinion Survey in January/February 2017.

Following a review and meeting of the Beaconsfield Local Area Forum, the Parking Sub Group and County Councillor Alan Walters, an Officer Decision report has been prepared and signed off by Buckinghamshire County Council’s Head of Highways.

The report – https://democracy.buckscc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6835 – briefly summarises the Opinion Survey and sets out the way forward.

At the request of the Parking Sub Group meeting, we are preparing proposals to address some of the issues raised in the Opinion Survey regarding junctions and to improve access along some roads. We intend formally advertising these proposals in late August or early September – for a minimum of 21 days –with Notices being posted on site and letters posted to those fronting the restrictions.

In order to address some of the more complex parking issues raised in the Opinion Survey, we will be working with the Parking Sub Group during the autumn period to explore & develop further proposals.

If you wish to receive mailings regarding this ongoing work, please provide us with your e-mail address here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5ZTMPFQ

Please note any correspondence should be directed via our contact centre:

http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/contact-and-complaints/contact-us/

Yours faithfully

Shaun Pope
Project Engineer

Transport for Buckinghamshire

Griffin Lane Depot

Corrib Industrial Park

Griffin Lane

Aylesbury

Bucks HP19 8BP

01296 382013

Transport for Buckinghamshire

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Swap Diesel cars for bikes 31st July 2017

Cycling projects – Making cycling accessible to all

Chiltern Cycing Festival 16th July 2017

Beaconsfield Shared-use Cycleway, Grenfell Road to Ledborough Lane – Have your say – fill in online survey – 25th May 2017 (deadline 22nd June)

Beaconsfield Cycle Tracks Notice 22nd May 2017

Cycleway route from St Michael’s Green to Caledon Road (map) 19th May 2017

Consultation Response letter 19th May 2017

Green light for traffic signals that give priority to buses and bicycles Source: The Times 16th May 2017

Competition: Innovation in cycling and walking 19th April 2017

A blueprint for change 23rd March 2017

10 Minute (starts 00:29:39) Interview: Radio Wycombe Sound and Mrs Belinda Avery 10th March 2017

Beaconsfield Consultation letter March 2017 2nd March 2017

Ledborough Grenfell Consultation Plan 2nd March 2017

Cyclists and motorists sharing the road safely – Source: Sunday Times 12th February 2017

Cyclists, curb your stupidity.

I notice that collisions between cyclists and pedestrians have increased by 50 per cent. Up from 274 in 2009 to 408 in 2015. As a cyclist, I’m duty bound to point out this apparently significant increase comes from a very low base. It is also surely consistent with the considerable – and welcome – renaissance in two-wheeled transportation- in recent years.

And yet I can’t help but notice that some of my fellow cyclists are utter prats. Jumping red lights and ignoring
one-way signals are one thing – if you’re putting only yourself at risk, that’s your lookout. Mounting the
pavement and scaring – or injuring – old ladies, however, is unforgivable. Yes, our city streets are still inexcusably dangerous for those of us who choose to negotiate them by bike.

But the solution is not to abandon the road and make others vulnerable instead.

Source: Times 2 2nd February 2017

£64 MILLION GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO ENCOURAGE MORE CYCLING AND WALKING TO WORK 26th January 2017

New plan puts walking and cycling at heart of NI’s transport policy 26th January 2017

Pedal power 21st January 2017

Should cycling be allowed on pavements? 20th January 2017

The Dutch Reach – could save lives

2016

Mini Holland – Waltham Forest 30th November 2016

Are Britain’s Road Really getting Safer ? 25th November 2016

Speed management measures: Station Road, Beaconsfield – Changes to reduce traffic speeds to create a safer and more inviting environment for cyclists 27th March 2016

Government launches walking and cycling strategy 27th March 2016