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post Jun 21 2009, 02:07 PM
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One of my pet hates is not enough cycle racks in Newbury high street. The government says that we should leave our cars at home and either walk, use public transport or cycle. Local councils half heartily concur. Public transport is expensive; which leaves walking or cycling. Newbury has cycle racks but not enough. Go to Newbury on the busiest days of the week and you will see all the racks used up; in some cases three or four deep. When they are exhausted cyclist chain their bikes to lampposts, benches, and even trees. If the government want us to use our cycles then they must make sure that local governments follow their wishes.

The pictures below was taken of the cycle rack outside WH Smiths in Newbury high street. As you will see a road sign as been fixed/ shackled to the bicycle rack. Is this a good use of cycle racks when they are in such short supply? When I phoned up the council they told me it had nothing to do with them and I should direct my concerns towards the builders. I did and was told it was a council problem. Where do you go? Nobody wants to take responsibility.





The picture below was taken of a cycle rack outside Woolworths store in the high street. As you will see by the picture a car has reversed into them. This has been like this for a couple of weeks. When I contacted the council about this I was told it wasn’t a priority. So I changed tack and said “it doesn’t bode well with the image of a modern Newbury.” The reply was, “We’ll look into it.” I replied sarcastically, “Will it be done in the next 20 years?” “Hopefully" I was told. If they don’t care why should we?



Maybe the Newbury Weekly News might like to do a story on the lack of cycle racks in Newbury and how they are cared for (or not)?
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post Jun 21 2009, 03:05 PM
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A bad show, really, considering the costs involved are small in civil engineering terms and it's a pity nobody in authority seems too bothered about the problem. Have you tried Sustrans to see if they might be able to rattle a few cages?:

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/home
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post Jun 21 2009, 03:25 PM
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Direct action is often effective. Bolt croppers anyone? Makes one wonder why we employ street wardens.


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post Jun 21 2009, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE (Hugh Saskin @ Jun 21 2009, 04:05 PM) *
A bad show, really, considering the costs involved are small in civil engineering terms and it's a pity nobody in authority seems too bothered about the problem. Have you tried Sustrans to see if they might be able to rattle a few cages?:

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/home



Thanks for that.... I'll give it a try.

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post Jun 21 2009, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Jun 21 2009, 04:25 PM) *
Direct action is often effective. Bolt croppers anyone? Makes one wonder why we employ street wardens.



I agree, but knowing my luck I'll get caught for damaging the property.... at least I'll find out who owns the road works sign laugh.gif
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post Jun 24 2009, 03:18 PM
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West Berkshire Spokes are a much better bet to get this sorted...

www.westberkshirespokes.org smile.gif
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post Jun 24 2009, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE (cyclist @ Jun 24 2009, 04:18 PM) *
West Berkshire Spokes are a much better bet to get this sorted...

www.westberkshirespokes.org smile.gif



Thanks, I'll give them a try.
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post Jun 27 2009, 07:25 PM
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I phoned the council about the cycle racks in Northbrook street again and was told they knew nothing about it. angry.gif
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post Jun 28 2009, 02:19 PM
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Because the bike racks are either damaged or chained to a road sign, and of course there isn’t enough cycle racks to go around people are starting to use the cages that house the trees or lampposts to secure their bike. Isn’t it time that the council dealt with this problem, instead of burying its head in the sand, like it usually does in the hope the problem will sort itself out? More and more people are using their bikes - as the government wanted - more so in this hot weather so more secure racking is needed.









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post Jun 28 2009, 02:37 PM
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They hardly "buried their head in the sand" during the floods of 2 years ago.
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post Jun 28 2009, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE (cyclist @ Jun 24 2009, 04:18 PM) *
West Berkshire Spokes are a much better bet to get this sorted...

www.westberkshirespokes.org smile.gif


These characters had a stall at the Thatcham Fun Day today and it was mentioned to them. They made a note of it for action
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post Jun 28 2009, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 28 2009, 03:37 PM) *
They hardly "buried their head in the sand" during the floods of 2 years ago.


What did they bury their head in then?
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QUOTE (Hugh Saskin @ Jun 28 2009, 03:44 PM) *
These characters had a stall at the Thatcham Fun Day today and it was mentioned to them. They made a note of it for action



I did contact them on the address one of the members left on here. So far they haven't got back to me.
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post Jul 3 2009, 02:26 PM
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I think we are finally get there.


They've taped up the damaged cycle racks for repair.




And removed the road sign that was attached to the cycle rack.


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post Jul 3 2009, 03:04 PM
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Hmm. Wondering how long the cones and tape will remain. The sign will return once the work re-commences on Monday after the carnival.

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PS. Since when has dam-n been a naughty word?
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post Jul 3 2009, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Jul 3 2009, 04:04 PM) *
Hmm. Wondering how long the cones and tape will remain. The sign will return once the work re-commences on Monday after the carnival.

danm...

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PS. Since when has dam-n been a naughty word?



Good point!!

Damn - I didn't know that laugh.gif
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post Jul 3 2009, 04:37 PM
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Apparently H E L L is a naughty word too!
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post Jul 3 2009, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jul 3 2009, 05:37 PM) *
Apparently H E L L is a naughty word too!



****

As proven above blink.gif
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post Jul 3 2009, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jul 3 2009, 05:38 PM) *
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As proven above blink.gif



Did you say hell?
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**** yeah!
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