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Greengates (jct A657/A658) update – February 2018

As reported in the ‘Telegraph and Argus’ on 30th January 2018, numerous plots of land could well be compulsorily-purchased by Bradford Council, to facilitate a much-enlarged traffic intersection at the junction of New Line, Leeds Road and Harrogate Road in Greengates (A657 and A658). See: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/NEWS/15904886.Council_submits_compulsory_purchase_order_for_58_plots_of_land_for_major_junction_works/ This has been a serious bottleneck in north Bradford… Read More »

Canal Road Greenway Update

As you will be aware the northern end of the ‘Greenway’ is now closed. Bradford Council are working on a better solution for cyclists which will connect the end of the route with Carnegie Drive via Briggate, Crag Road and a temporary path. In the meantime, the Council have kindly displayed a map on the… Read More »

Cycling Summit 2018

Banqueting Room, City Hall, Bradford, Monday 5th February, 2018 6.00 – 9.00pm Registration is free via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/active-bradford-and-b-spoke-16578770682 Numbers are limited to the first 100 to register. The second Bradford Cycling Summit takes a look back at what happened in 2017 and a look forward to what’s happening in 2018. A new format this year will… Read More »

Canal Road Greenway – northern end (Shipley) – news and consultation

As regular users of the Canal Road Greenway will be aware, the northern end has now been truncated. A construction site for new homes to be built by Skipton Properties, is being established. The route from that location to Carnegie Drive and on to Leeds Road (A657), was always a permissive path only, and the… Read More »

Next Campaign Meeting – 4th December

Next Campaign Meeting – 4th December – 6pm, Pavilion Cafe. A general meeting, open to all, to discuss how we can make Bradford a better place for cycling. If you have any items you’d like to discuss please let us know – either via Facebook or via info@bradfordcc.org. A lot has happened since we last met… Read More »

Work Starts on Canal Rd Greenway

The missing link between Shipley and Bradford is finally happening. Diggers were spotted on Hillam Road! A Cycle City Ambition Grant is funding the works to improve and complete the Canal Road Greenway (“Northway”) into the city centre. There are some real opportunities with respect to this strategic corridor but, as we’ve seen in the last… Read More »

Campaign to feature in Capital of Cycling Day this Friday

The Bradford Cycling Campaign will be involved in the Capital of Cycling Day of Action on Friday 22nd September. We’ll be there all day if you’d like to come and chat with us, but we will be specifically hosting a stand from 6pm (for an hour of networking of cycling organisations). This is to be… Read More »

Canal Rd Update and Queensbury Tunnel

Dear Friends, Just a quick update regarding cycling infrastructure developments Canal Road The Canal Road link was given approval by Bradford Council’s Executive Committee. This was in the face of opposition from some councillors and one local business in particular. Although it is important to hear these concerns, we feel this was a victory for… Read More »

Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, 21st June 2017

A date for your diary! The second AGM of the Bradford Cycling Campaign will be held on Wednesday, 21st June 2017 at 6pm at the Capital of Cycling, Hall Ings, BD1 5SD. The agenda is to be published in due course. Come along for a review of the last twelve months, and make your views… Read More »

Cycle Cities Active Cities Conference Thursday/Friday

A range of exciting talks and workshops happening over two days here in Bradford: http://www.landor.co.uk/cyclecitybradford/public.php Thursday and Friday 11th/12th May mark the prestigious “Cycle City, Active City” Conference in Bradford City Centre, with over 500 delegates from all across the UK and worldwide converging on our city to discuss, to share information and experiences, to… Read More »