The Exeter Cycling Campaign has responded to Devon County Council’s proposal to improve the environment along Union Road for the benefit of cyclists and pedestrians. The Campaign are broadly supportive of the proposals although several areas that need improvement or further consideration have been identified.

On Tuesday 11 May the Campaign will be discussing plans for a cycle route to deliver safe access to the RD&E Hospital. Full details in our latest Newsletter.

In April’s Newsletter you can read about several accidents involving young cyclists at the roundabout joining Whipton Road and Sweetbrier Lane. The Cycling Campaign organised a peaceful demonstration seeking changes to better protect vulnerable road users at this dangerous location. This was attended by representatives of almost all the major political parties as well as by the local MP, Ben Bradshaw. Also covered is information about the Police’s operation SNAP which can be used to submit reports of incidents captured on cycle or dashboard cameras.

The cycle campiagn regularly responds to many planning proposals. Two key ones recently are a cycle contra-flow in West Street, and proposals for South Street

The February Newsletter explains how you can make a difference by responding to local plannng proposals.

The Exeter Cycling Campaign are pleased to respond to East Devon District Council’s public consultation on the Clyst Valley Regional Park Master Plan draft. The Exeter Cycling Campaign’s vision is that the region is made accessible for people of all ages and abilities, using all forms of bike, to travel on safe, convenient and connected cycle paths. Significantly increasing the cycling modal share plays an important role in addressing climate breakdown, reducing pollution, alleviating congestion and making our city more liveable. Leisure cycling provides a readily accessible way to promote physical health and wellbeing and can bring valuable tourism into […]

Having watched and listened to how conversations develop around the Corona Virus Active Transport measures, the Exeter Cycling Campaign wrote a FAQ with responses to most common queries.  Exeter Cycling Campaign understands the impact that car use has on Exeter. cars are incredibly important in bringing people to the city and they are dangerous, polluting and create among the worst congestion seen in the UK when used within the city itself. This is a dichotomy that other cities are dealing with and beginning to manage well. Cambridge, a city with which Exeter shares many similarities, also has a large travel […]

The Exeter Cycling Campaign were asked to put forward our recommendations for phase 5 of the E4 route. Pennsylvania Close to Stocker Road. Click here to view a copy.

The Exeter Cycling Campaign welcomes Devon County Council’s call for local suggestions for how our streets can be made covid-safe. We recognise the government imperative to act quickly and to use pop-up infrastructure to create space for people to walk and cycle safely. Therefore, the campaign has put together a document detailing areas of concern and suggested solutions. Click here to read our suggestions.

Exeter Cycling Campaign has made a series of recommendations on how the E5 Route across Exeter can be improved. The report is available on-line.