The Ebury Way at Rickmansworth has become difficult to use, due to tree roots breaking up the surface and redevelopment on the adjacent site. The tree roots have raised the surface making it hazardous for people on wheels. The new tall building behind the high fence which was erected on part of the existing route, has made it hard to see or avoid obstructions on the surface. See the attached document for further details.
Following the September Watford Cycling Forum (see separate post), SPOKES have fed back to Watford Borough Council a number of comments and a suggested priority rating
See the attached single page for more details
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SPOKES attended the Watford Cycle Forum on 15th September where the council presented, among other things, their plans for the Watford Green Ring, an idea conceived by SPOKES. The next step the council will take is to ‘derisk’ the eastern section, from the underpass below the ring road to the junction with Thomas Sawyer Way. The attached presentation shows some exciting improvements planned for the route as well as some ‘quick wins’ that they plan to implement in the next two years.
There are also details on other improvements planned.
SPOKES presented outline plans for the Cycle Gathering 2023, provisionally planned for second Saturday in June at end of National Bike Week.
See the attached 40 page presentation for more details
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At the Watford and Three Rivers LCWIP Workshop recently, Eddie Jackson from Mott MacDonald presented the results of a stakeholder workshop held with officers and local cycling, walking and community groups.
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After recent changes to the Rickmansworth end of the Ebury Way, SPOKES Chairman Roger Bangs submitted representations to Three Rivers District Council highlighting problems with those changes and suggesting various ways forward.
On October the 6th, 2020, Watford Borough Council, Three Rivers District Council and Hertfordshire County Council held a stakeholders workshop to discuss LCWIPs (Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans). LCWIP planning is being facilitated by Mott Macdonald, a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
The presentation used at the meeting is attached, please send any feedback directly to the email addresses included on the last page, or via info@spokesgroup.org.uk.
After the previously mentioned Watford Cycle Tour, the campaigning team produced a short presentation showing the results.
Locations of special interest for cyclists.
To Ralph Sangster, Cabinet member for Highways, Hertfordshire County Council.
Comments on access and transport for the Reach Free School.