Category Archives: Transport Alternatives

Small update on the River Lune plans

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

With regard to the planning application for flood management works beside the River Lune between Skerton Bridge and the Holiday Inn, Dynamo has learned from the City Council that consultants are working up the design of the diversion route but … Continue reading →

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Publicising the River Lune flood management planning application

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

Concerned by how few people were aware of the planning application’s proposed closure for over a year of the Millennium Path beside the River Lune, Dynamo has put up a few signs to inform path-users and to let them know how … Continue reading →

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“Proposed work area and cycling route diversion sheets” for River Lune works

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

Two “Proposed work area and cycling route diversion sheets” have recently appeared on Lancaster City Council’s website*, but these appear to be indistinguishable from those that Dynamo first looked at two weeks ago.  They show a red dotted line beside Caton … Continue reading →

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Dynamo’s objection to the Lune plans

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Dynamo has objected to the plans (below). We are not objecting to the flood defence works themselves – just to the current lack of alternative provision for cyclists and walkers during the construction period. Dynamo (Lancaster & District Cycle Campaign) … Continue reading →

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River Lune flood management scheme

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

Dynamo went to the drop-in event on Wednesday to look at the plans and speak to those involved in its planning and design.  There were people there from Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council, the Environment Agency and contractors VBA. … Continue reading →

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Email exchange with Transpennine about bikes on trains policy

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

Dynamo emailed Leo Goodwin, the chairman of Transpennine Express: Dear Mr Goodwin I am writing to you about your company’s recent change of policy requiring cyclists to reserve a space on your trains at least 24 hours before travel. I … Continue reading →

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Important changes to bikes on Transpennine Express trains

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

Bad news for those of us who take our bikes on trains.  On 20 May Transpennine Express introduced a new policy of obliging passengers to make a reservation for their bikes at least 24 hours in advance. More details on … Continue reading →

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