PS: We’re organising a social ride this Friday 1st August alongside Active Travel Tynedale CIC to have a look at infrastructure🔍
Meet us at 1pm at Café Enna, Tyne Green, NE46 3HQ, where we’ll start with a cuppa and a chat followed by a short, social ride. We aim to be back no later than 3pm!
“In Tynedale work has now started on the link between Hexham train station and Corbridge, improving both local connections within Hexham and encouraging active travel trips between Hexham and Corbridge.”
Great news for Tynedale! 👇
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Just for your attention @kimmcguinness.bsky.social as we know how much you value our Northumberland beaches! @cyclewithjan.bsky.social
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as part of the Northumberland Coast consultation to the Access and Travel plans. Join us for an online meeting with @cyclingadams.bsky.social from @sustrans.bsky.social on Wednesday 13th August by signing up here (or leave comments/questions if you can't make it) forms.gle/ouzyxZfXa6tS...
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and promoting Northumberland as a destination for generations to come, then everyone, including the media, have a role to play. Instead of taking the car and drive 10 mins, you could cycle half an hour and enjoy the beauty with all your senses. We're currently accepting feedback from people
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NCC's Climate Action Plan 24-26 states that encouraging and prioritising an increase in active travel and journeys using public transport, is the means to decarbonising transport which offers the most co-benefits in terms of public health, accessibility, and equality. If we want to keep enjoying
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unspoiled and 'resemble something from a postcard', we all must promote first & foremost sustainable and active modes of transport.
NCC declared a climate emergency in 2019 and an ecological emergency in 2023. Transport on our roads is still one of the main contributors to carbon emissions.
In the @chroniclelive.co.uk this morning: "Northumberland cottage minutes from the beach in one of UK's 'greatest villages'" tinyurl.com/22xsqf3t
Whilst it is great that Alnmouth (amongst many other gems) is promoted, and we absolutely welcome visitors in the area, if we want our beaches to remain
refers back to the Greener Journeys 'decision tree' included in NECA's "North East Local Transport Plan: Delivering Green Journeys". A fully integrated, future-proof online journey planner should go beyond public transport alone. Have your say!
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Q13 reads "How would you prefer to access public transport information in the future?" followed by Q14 "Why is this your preference?" and Q15 "Do you have any suggestions for improving public transport information?". Our response highlights the importance of including walking and cycling options and
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Q12 reads "Which one feature would you consider most essential in a public transport information system?":
We selected "Journey planning (across multiple transport providers)" but would have preferred it as "Journey planning (across multiple modes of transport)" - wording matters!
Whilst public transport is a good alternative to driving & should be encouraged where possible, we still need to get there first. So, how do you do that? Most people will either walk or cycle & will worry about safe routes to get there or where to securely store their bike. Our response reflect that
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The #NorthEastCombinedAuthority launched a survey to have your say on the future of online journey planning! We've made some suggestions to ensure that the whole journey lifecycle is considered - from the moment you leave the doorstep to when you arrive at your destination! 👉 tinyurl.com/25zvoqm9
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And join the Northumberland Cycling Campaign by completing the form below. Membership is free and we promise we won't spam you. We'll occasionally update you about all things cycling in Northumberland and we ensure that your voices and concerns are heard! 👇
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We couldn't agree more with Peter - there's no better way to enjoy and reconnect with our local heritage than on foot or by cycle! It's great to see the partnership with local businesses across various Tyne Valley locations too! We know what we'll be doing this weekend (no consultations 😅)!! 🚲🚂☁️
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Whilst we've been busy responding to transport consultations and growing our membership, a Northumberland family has been busy writing, designing and illustrating a new book that explores the disused railway lines of South West Northumberland! 🤩
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Time is ticking to respond to the NE Local Transport Plan. We have been collating members comments for our collective response.
Remember you can submit a response from your point of view. Whilst not Northumberland specific, @spaceforheaton.com have some great tips on how to respond
Northumberland Cycling Campaign has only just been set up, but we are gaining momentum. We are working towards building a response to NECA @kimmcguinness.bsky.social Transport Plan. If you would like to be part of making Northumberland a safer place to cycle, join us... tinyurl.com/s33rhrck
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