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Access / Rights of Way Info
Land Reform Bill - an update
by John Taylor, click here for
more information.
Current Cycle Campaign Issues in Stirling
and Clackmannan
Update - 4th October 2002
The following information has been passed to me by Jim Towers
of Stirling Council, it contains updated information on Cycling
and Access to Stations - Dunblane, Bridge of Allan and Stirling.
Update
September 2002 (in .doc format, 37Kb)
Summary
of Public Meetings and Workshops, May and June 2002 (in
.doc format, 24.5Kb)
Summary
of Information Gathered from Initial Public Meetings and Workshops
(in .xls format, 33Kb)
27th May 2002
An e-mail from Crispin Bennett alerts us to some more frolics
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"Please remember the following public meetings with
Stirling Council regarding cycle-access and cycle parking
at Stirling and Bridge of Allan Rail Stations.
Wed 29 May - Allan Centre, Bridge of Allan
Thurs 30 May - Old Viewforth, Stirling
All meetings to start at 7pm.
The text on posters to be posted will say something like:
"Stirling Council is developing proposals to improve
access to the rail stations at Dunblane, Bridge of Allan and
Stirling. The proposals look to improve station amenities
and implement cycle links. The cycle links will include a
spine cycle route from Doune to Stirling which will form part
of the National Cycle Route 76 from Edinburgh to Callander.
The public meetings offer a chance to discuss the proposals
and get local feedback".
Richard and I attended the meeting in Dunblane and had a
great time So come along to the Bridge of Allan or Stirling
meetings and make new friends!
Questions on these proposals can also be addressed to Jim
at towersj@stirling.gov.uk
Best wishes
Crispin
CTC Right-to-Ride Rep, Stirling"
Meeting Notes from Dunblane
PowerPoint
Presentation outlining proposals for Dunblane (116Kb PowerPoint
file)
Cycling
and Access to Dunblane, Bridge of Allan & Stirling Stations
- Update May 2002 (38Kb Word file)
Letter
from Kate Smithson (27Kb Word file)
Why Cycle Campaigning?
In 1996, 62% of Scottish households had use of a car, but
there were only 38 cars per 100 population.
The number of bike sales in the UK is regularly greater than
new car sales.
Motorists are in the minority, but cyclists and pedestrians
must fight for their rights. Motorists do not pay for the
true cost that driving imposes on society. Air pollution from
traffic kills up to 19000 people a year in the UK - 239 people
each year in Edinburgh, 134 in Glasgow.
Inactivity results in Scotland's three biggest killers (Heart
Disease, cancer, stroke) A study in Dundee showed that one
in four 11-14 year olds shows signs of heart disease. Half
an hour a day of moderate activity has major benefits (halves
risk of heart disease).
The level of cycle use in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Holland
and Denmark is much higher than in the UK and these northern
European countries do not have a significantly better climate
than Scotland !
Two-thirds of all journeys are less than 5 miles. These journeys
are an ideal distance to be cycled.
The National Cycling Strategy (NCS) was launched in 1996 and
continues to receive government support. The aim of National
Cycling Strategy was to double cycle use by 2002 and double
again by 2012. The 2002 target will not be met - WRITE TO
YOUR MSP AND ASK WHY?
For the National Cycling Strategy to succeed the political
support must be firm and increasing: the cycling infrastructure
provided on our roads must be of the highest quality. This
will require ever increasing investment and road safety measures
must be strictly enforced.
There are currently many key ongoing cycle issues in the
Stirling and Clackmannan area.
These include -
New Kincardine Bridge
The existing bridge is key route for many commuting and recreation
cyclists, linking up south and north of the Forth.
The existing bridge will remain with the new bridge bypassing
it. The new bridge will run from west of the Bowtrees roundabout
(the motorway side of where the motorway ends currently) to
Gartcarry. As a Government funded trunk road project there
are guidelines for cycle provision that have to be followed
and there has to be consultation with cyclists. In this case,
CTC campaigners have asked that provision will consist of
a 1m-wide cycle lane - probably next to the carriageway. Hopefully
we can get some form of cycle facility on the existing bridge
in the future.
The Road to Nowhere
Linking Alloa and Stirling, the road has been semi-complete
for several years now. Recent Government funding will result
in the completion of this route. Cycle facilities are in place
on this route.
Safe-Routes-to-School & North-
and South- Stirling Transport Corridors
Plans are currently being drawn up by Stirling Council to
provide Safe-Routes-to-School to Bannockburn High School and
to Wallace High School. In addition, cycle facilities will
be provided to link both Bannockburn and Stirling University
with Stirling town centre.
Cornton Road
Plans for traffic management are currently being drawn up
by Stirling Council.
Kippenrait Glen
This quiet route linking Allanwater with Sherrifmuir and Dunblane
is currently closed due to subsidence. Stirling Council has
applied to have this route redesignated as a path. I believe
that it is essential that this route is maintained in a state
suitable for cycling. The matter has been referred to Appeal
and all we can do now is sit back and wait for a decision!
Plean Traffic-calming and paths
to link with Plean Country Park
Plans for traffic management are currently being drawn up
by Stirling Council.
Access / Rights of Way
As the CTC (Cycle Touring Club) have a huge part to play
in campaigning for Access Rights, we felt it would be beneficial
to give a bit of background to the CTC and some links for
further reading.
What is the CTC?
CTC is the UK's national organisation for all cyclists and
cycle-users with 70,000 members and affiliates. We are also
the oldest cycling body in the UK and have represented cyclists
since our formation in 1878.
CTC is a non-profit making organisation run by an elected
National Council and a team of professional staff. They have
a network of District Associations all over the UK and more
than 300 Right to Ride volunteers campaigning for better cycling
facilities in their areas.
CTC campaign for both road and offroad cyclists, for children,
families, commuters and travellers and offer free third party
insurance, legal claims advice, touring and technical guidance,
route information and a bi-monthly magazine.
For details of all CTC services visit www.ctc.org.uk
CTC Cotterel House,
69 Meadrow,
Godalming,
Surrey,
GU7 3HS
Tel 01483 417217
There is currently no local CTC group in Stirling (hey,
you've got SBC !).
However two local groups regularly organise runs in the local
area:
Fife & Kinross - http://members.aol.com/fifebike/fifebike.htm
Falkirk - http://www.ctc.org.uk/default.asp?t=2&gi=&n=local_groups
See also Fife Bike Resource - http://members.aol.com/fifebike/fifebike.htm
Many Audax rides from (60 to 600km) are organised locally.
Audax : http://www.audax.org.uk
Links
Spokes http://www.spokes.org.uk
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