Two good letters from members of HDCA have been published in the Harrogate Advertiser recently. On 11th June 2020, Ian Hallett argued for a network of routes that can be used on bikes, not isolated cycle lanes. He suggested 20mph
King of the Road, but not of the junction
Chris Petch explains why the Sainsbury’s junction on Wetherby Road, Harrogate, is difficult to negotiate on a bike As Harrogate’s main roads are not designed with cyclists in mind, the off-road cycle paths and routes take on greater importance. These
Holding NYCC to account
We are waiting and watching to see what emergency cycling and walking infrastructure North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) will put in, in accordance with the government’s instructions. Key dates These are the key dates: 9th May 2020: Grant Shapps announced
NYCC bid for active travel funds
North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) is bidding for active travel funds from the government. There’s £266,000 in emergency funds for widened pavements and pop-up bike lanes, and such projects must be started within four weeks of funding. Then there’s a
Create A Network, Not Just A Bike Lane
The Harrogate and Knaresborough Congestion Survey last year, acknowledges that the town’s streets are overcrowded and steps need to be taken to encourage other forms of travel than the motor car. Some of the startling statistics to come out of
Letter to the DfT
HDCA has taken the step of writing to the DfT, with a copy to MP Andrew Jones, to ask for help in getting the county council to fulfil its responsibilities. On 9th May 2020, the Secretary of State for Transport
Parking In The Cycle Lane On Oatlands Drive
After receiving so many responses to this picture, plus others on social media showing people parking in the cycle lane on Oatlands Drive, our members have written to the council and received the following response from Don MacKenzie at NYCC:
Inadequate temporary active travel measures
On Friday 15th May, NYCC announced temporary – very temporary! – active travel measures to help people stay 2m apart. In Harrogate, the measures are pavement-widening on three town centre streets on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2020 only.
HDCA Chairman speaks to the Advertiser
Chairman of HDCA Kevin Douglas spoke to the Harrogate Advertiser today, about the Association’s suggestions for post-lockdown active travel improvements. ‘We are hoping that the council will take forward some of our suggestions and trial them, but they need to
NYCC statement says little
NYCC today issued a statement, with quotes from Director for Business and Environmental Services David Bowe. The statement refers to Grant Shapps’ announcement about walking and cycling on 9th May. Mr Bowe says there may be an opportunity to introduce