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CYCLING NEWS The LCC newsletter for Acton, Ealing, , Hanwell, , and June 2015

Remove non-sinusoidal speed humps from cycle Cycling Survey Results 5 routes shown on the In May we carried out an online survey of Ealing cyclists to find out what you Cycle Guides and, thought would be the best way for the council to improve cycling in the borough. where necessary, replace them From a shortlist of nine proposals, the 135 people who completed the survey gave with sinusoidal humps. top priority to: Sinusoidal humps, with their gentle initial slope, are smoother and easier for cyclists to ride over, but are just as effective at slowing down motor 1 vehicles. 3.41

At road closures replace barrier gates with a single 6 foldable bollard. Roads closed with a gate for emergency vehicles have gaps on either side for cyclists. Often these gaps are blocked by motor vehicles. Replacing the gates with a single foldable bollard in the centre of the road will allow cyclists Provide a link to the Cycle Superhighway to pass through the gap on a straight Complete a scheme design for a borough cycle route to link Ealing Broadway to line, maintaining a safe central position TfL’s East-West Cycling Super Highway in Acton and secure funding to install it at on the road. 3.33 the same time as the Cycling Super Highway. The council is looking at a route via Madeley Road, Queen’s Drive, and Saxon Drive, to link up with the A40 at Allan At subways with pairs of Way. Level of Support (weighted average): 4.45/5 7 barriers, remove at least one of the barriers to allow cyclists to pass without dismounting 2 3 In cycle-friendly Europe, barriers are rarely used. Where they are, a single barrier is sufficient to improve sight lines and prevent collisions. 3.14

Key routes across parks Extend ‘No parking in cycle Ealing Council to formally 8 to be clearly signed as lane’ regulations along adopt the new London Cycle permissible for cyclists Rd to 8pm / or convert Design Standards 2014 as Cycling is legal in Ealing parks, but can to mandatory cycle lane the default borough standard attract hostility from people who don’t The is a key commuter when designing facilities that know this. Research shows that where route for Ealing cyclists. At the moment, affect cyclists shared use is signed as permissible, vehicles can park in the cycle lanes Adopting the new Cycle Design the presence of cyclists is more readily accepted. 3.08 in Acton after 6.30pm. Our research Standards will prevent the installation shows that the cycling rush hour of the poorly designed infrastructure continues until 8pm, so it makes sense we have sometimes seen in the past. Produce guidelines to extend these hours to 8pm. Not all 4.15 9 explaining the type of cyclists are commuters, so a long-term front garden bicycle aim is to see these lanes converted to storage that will be acceptable mandatory lanes, so they are available Construct a circular quiet without requiring planning to cyclists at all times. There is bound route for cyclists permission to be resistance from shopkeepers, but 4 Ealing has some great off-road Strictly speaking, you require planning research from New York and elsewhere and quiet routes for cyclists. We permission to erect a bicycle shed in has shown that replacing car parking would like to see sections of them linked your front garden. We would like the with cycle lanes can increase their together to form a circular quiet route position clarified so home owners can revenue. 4.25/5 that families and leisure riders will be install them without fear of prosecution. able to enjoy. 3.51 2.51 Bicycle Lockers Ealing Cycling Summer Sat 6 June Farmers’ Market - Dr Bike and stall From 9am - 1pm join us at Farmers’ Market, Leeland Road. You can pick up cycling maps and leaflets while getting your bike checked.

Sat 13 June Farmers’ Market - Dr Bike and stall From 9am - 1pm we’re back at West Ealing Farm- Ealing Council hopes to install Eal- ers’ Market. ing’s first batch of six Bikehangars this financial year. Car ownership in Ealing Sun 14 June Family ride has fallen and one third of households A gentle ride suitable for all the family. Departs do not own a car, whereas around one 10am Ealing Town Hall steps, returns 2pm. half of households own a bike. Demand for secure cycle parking is rising and the Wed 17 June Sunset ride council have already had over 50 resi- Gentle ride along the river to watch the sun go down dents requesting Bikehangars. Bikehang- from Richmond Hill. Remember to bring your bike ars are great for residents who don’t lights for the ride back. Meet outside Ealing Town have access to suitable space to secure Hall. Depart 7pm. their bikes. A Bikehangar is a communal Bike locker; It stores six bicycles per unit. Sat 20 June Hanwell Carnival - Dr Bike and stall It is designed to be placed on-street to From 12 - 6pm join us at Hanwell Carnival, Elt- encourage more cycling. It takes up only horne Park, Boston Road, where Doctor Bike will be present to check over your bike. There will also half a car park space; protects bicycles be people on hand to give advice on all things from vandalism and wet weather and cycling, cycle maps and leaflets. Further details at helps reduce cycle theft. If you would hanwellcarnival.co.uk like a Bikehangar on your street, email: [email protected] Sun 21 June Family ride A gentle ride suitable for all the family. Departs Dr Bike Sessions 10am Ealing Town Hall steps, returns 2pm. Organised by Ealing Council Sun 28 June Party in the Park - stall Hanwell Clock Tower (on Station Road/ From 1pm to 5pm at Park. Cycling ad- Cherington Road) 2-5pm First Saturday of vice, maps and leaflets. the month Acton Market (outside Morrison’s on pedestrianised area 2-5pm Second Sun 28 June Ticket to Ride Saturday of the month A day of fun guided cycle rides organised by Ealing West Ealing (Melbourne Avenue next to Council. From 10am to 3pm, a ride leaves every West Ealing Library) 2-5pm Third Saturday hour from two locations – by the of the month Cafe, and the bandstand in Churchfields Recreation Southall Broadway (Outside the Town Hall) Ground, Hanwell. There will be free Doctor Bike 2-5pm Fourth Saturday of the month checks and police bike marking. Register for a ride Haven Green (Ealing Broadway Cycle Hub) at: www.ealing.gov.uk/cycleride 4.30pm-7.30pm Last Saturday of the month. Sun 5 July St Stephen’s Fete - stall We will have a stall at St Stephen’s Community Fete, Cleveland Park from 12 noon to 4.30pm

Sat 1 Aug Ride London We will lead a ride into the Prudential Ride Lon- don Freecycle where streets will Next Meeting be closed to motor vehicles. See our website for We meet on the first Wednesday of details. the month. Our next meetings are on Wednesday 3rd June, 1st July and 5th August, all at 7.30pm at our regular ven- Sat 6 Sept Festival ue, Café Grove, 65 The Grove, W5 5LL. We’ll be at Brentford Festival, , North- fields, with a stall. From noon to 6pm.

Contact: You can find up-to-date details of all our rides on our web site [email protected] www.ealingcycling.org.uk www.ealingcycling.org.uk