Exeter Cycling Campaign

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Exeter Cycling Campaign - speaking up for everyday cycling to be safe, convenient & connected in and around Exeter.

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Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· 3d

Summer social - Fri 14th Aug 5-8pm Bring drinks, snacks & picnic blanket. Find us 5-8pm near the grassy play park by hut, Belmont Park All welcome We've arranged this as a family-friendly picnic so no need for those with childcare responsibilities to arrange babysitters. 1/

A children's play park (Belmont Park, Exeter) with green grass and trees in the background and a few picnic benches. A small building can be seen to the side of the park

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· 18d

If you want Exeter's roads made AAAA - awesome for 🚲 for All Ages & Abilities, why not sign up to receive our email newsletters? Packed with key info, events & ways you can press for awesomer (click accept in confirmation email) #cycling exetercyclingcampaign.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

A clip art of a bicycle against a yellow background with text that reads: Cyclists Stay awesome

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· 20d

Incentives for people who🚶‍♀️30m/day from NHS England? BMJ @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social "A better system'd reward modal shift 🚗 =>🚶🚲🛴🚌 It'd need changes to infrastructure, but strong evidence shows that active travel improves mental & physical health" #NHS #ActiveTravel www.bmj.com/content/394/...

An image of a "drug" capsule "labelled Physical Activity"
The accompanying text reads Physical activity, the under-rated 'wonder drug' Even small increases in physical activity among those who are the least active can bring great health benefits. As the former chief medical officer noted: "The potential benefits of physical activity to health are huge. If medication existed which had a similar effect, it would be regarded as a wonder drug or miracle cure cure'. - This was from a Public Health England publication

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· 21d

We're thankful for the Wonford Rd quietway route ⬇️🚙🚛 = ⬇️road danger ⬇️💨 Great news for🚸children attending schools nearby No⬆️in 🚗 on parallel routes Heavitree Rd/Topsham Rd ! Before ~5000-6000 🚗/day After = 1000 🚗/ day Enforcement => ⬇️🚗ignoring bus gate Was 155/day now 33/day

A woman wearing high viz jacket cycles towards a "bus gate" . People are walking along the pavement.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· 21d

Active Travel England have released new design guidance and some of Exeter's green lanes feature in it. Why not take a look? assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a58da...

Text reads "Active Travel England Chapter 13 13- Rural Design Guide Figure 13-8: Blackhorse Lane, Exeter was stopped up to vehicle traffic when the new Tithebarn Link Road was constructed, including a parallel crossing on the desire line to cross it."
A photograph of a Zebra type road crossing for pedestrians and cyclists crossing in parallel.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· 23d

Our fab planning response volunteers seek improvements to new housing developments We've challenged cumulative effects of multiple developments (eg along Newcourt Rd) We have a buddy up system for newbies Could you volunteer occasionally & improve our lovely city? drive.google.com/file/d/1lr3T...

A map showing the proposed exit for a new housing development onto a single access point on Newcourt Road, Exeter

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 29

Calling all Exmouth based campaign supporters! Did you know a new campaign group is starting focused on improvements for walking & cycling in & around Exmouth? 1st meeting Thurs 2 Jul A great opportunity to have your voice heard. sites.google.com/view/exmouth... www.facebook.com/events/10163...

A woman cycles on a well marked cycle path through a traffic free shopping street

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 29

The campaign is happy to meet with Cllrs from all parties Thank you Cllr Hodgson (Portfolio #ActiveTravel DCC) for joining a Cycle Safari 👀 the 😊 & 😔 Good chat re real inclusivity for all & making £ stretch We heard real ambition to give all people in Exeter more options for Exeter journeys. 1

A man wearing an Exeter Cycling Campaign T shirt stand next to a woman in front of a bicycle and a sign (at Exeter railway station) that says "Welcome to Exeter".

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 26

We do not have anyone working on retrofit SuDS and that is why opportunities for this, like in Rifford Road, get missed. These pictures show why the green corners on Rifford Road are not SuDS - the kerbs are too high to allow surface water in.

The cycle path in Rifford Road, Exeter, showing kerbs installed along the side of green space which will exclude surface water

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 26

There are numerous examples of this approach all over the UK (the one pictured is in Glasgow), but not, as yet, in Devon County Council areas.

A bioswale alongside a cycle path in Glasgow

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 18

Would you like to be helping speak up for safe #cycling in #Exeter? We've lots of ways for you to be involved and we ccan buddy you up with others to get started. Here's some ideas: 1/ Contacting councillors to share your everyday experience. 2/ Help with social media on Insta, FB or Bluesky. 3/🧵

A blackboard with a hand writing that reads " Can you help?"

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 3

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jun 2

"Putting pedestrians first" Radical Transport Policy Two-Pager #16 Hear hear! We 100% agree with these ideas. Read more here: www.transportforqualityoflife.com/.../RT2P16...? & see 🧵 PS don't forget our upcoming Summer Social - Sunday 7th June

An inverted triangle representing the Road Transport Hierarchy with pedestrians at the top of the triangle. In layers beneath this are: cyclists, then public transport, PTW (powered two wheelers eg motorbikes), cars, goods vehicles.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· May 12

A Summer Sunday Social June 7th - find us from 2pm at the Turf or 1.30pm at Piazza Terracina for a companionable cycle down (not a 'led' ride as such). As always, bring a friend or make one there. Why not share what you think needs fixing and we can chew over ways to get change? fb.me/e/8G9zc9C9m

A sunny lawn with people sitting at picnic benches, faces out onto the Exe estuary, bicycles are leant against the fence and tables.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 23

It's our spring MeetUp Social tonight 7pm at the Phoenix. Hope you'll join us. Be great to see new faces. If you've any props suitable for a photo booth running at the Cycling Festival - fun masks, moustaches, hats etc, you might lend/donate to the campaign please do bring them along.

a selection of props including cardboard hat eye mask, lipstick, fake glasses in silver and gold

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 12

Disabled cyclists/cargo bikers have difficuties at Bridge Rd Exeter swing bridge crossings & there's been numerous collisions at the Glasshouse La. crossing, so it's good to hear there's funding for changes. We might note that these are only being funded because they reduce wait time for drivers!

A hand cyclist using a 3 wheeled recumbent tricycle tries to press a button for a road crossing, her front wheel has to stick out into the dual carriageway.

A high pedestrian bridge with step access only over a 4 lane road, lettering on the Bridge states " Welcome to Exeter".

Two canal bridges raised up, labelled Fig 1.1 Bridge Rd canal bridges with swing bridge in foreground and bascule bridge in background

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 7

Spring social. Come & share your stories, exchange ideas. Bring a friend or make one there. It's always good to meet up, get to know eachother & hear fresh ideas YOU are the campaign. Everyone welcome. Find us in the Exeter Phoenix cafe bar. We'd love to meet you. Thursday April 23rd 7-9pm ish

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 6

Have you replied to the Dryden Rd consultation? Act now (we recommend Option 1) We need spaces where people feel safe to cycle without battling through traffic. Safe active independent travel for school children = more time free for busy parents. www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/...

A young child cycles on green painted cycle lane, next to them the wheels of a heavy good vehicle are veering over the painted line.
Picture is credited to Tom Flood, with modfications for UK roads.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 2

Painted lines won't keep cyclists safe. James explains why in this video, and why a bus gate on Dryden Road (Option 1) is the one we support.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 2

James sets out the implications for residents' parking - spoiler, on-street parking will go.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Apr 2

In this video James explains how Option 3 (remove the filter and paint cycle lanes) will lead to more traffic in the area.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jan 4

Following our campaign, DCC trialled ice treatment on Exeter cycle/walking paths. But new cycling/wheeling routes=>demand ⬆️ eg E3 Pynes Hill- Wonford-CityCentre has 000s of 🧑‍🦽🚶🚲🛴👨‍🦯journeys but remains untreated. We'll be talking to DCC about this! Where have you experienced issues this week?

A person holds their bike next to a section of black ice on a cycle/walking path.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Jan 3

BLACK ICE WARNING! We've had email re black ice, & falls on Rifford Rd path & etc Take care, get angry, campaign for more walking/cycling paths to be treated. Councils say aim = 50% journeys🚶🚲🧑‍🦽 Shouldn't the routes be treated? www.devon.gov.uk/news/highway... goo.gl/maps/p5J9oQh...

A map of Exeter showing the extent of cycle routes treated for ice in 2026. This forms a rough triangle around the city. No routes into the city center are shown as treated.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 18

"The report is quite clear: a higher ranking brings more funding, and that’s what Devon needs to implement its ambitious local cycling and walking infrastructure plans. Some progress has been made at places like Rifford Road and Magdalen Road.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 18

“That extra funding could have paid for the now cancelled Mallison Bridge replacement and made the Stoke Arms roundabout safe for all, with money to spare to spend elsewhere.

Photo shows a street view of a busy roundabout with five rounds off it. This is Stoke Arms Roundabout in Exeter.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 18

We have calculated that Devon has missed out on about £8.8M in funding for safer walking, cycling and wheeling in the latest national gradings and funding deals for local authorities published recently by Active Travel England. 🧵

Young people using the cycle path in Rifford Road, Exeter

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 14

New report from Exeter Cycling Campaign just out: options for Dryden Road.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 6

DON'T MISS OUT! ...make sure you sign up to receive all our emails... (& click the link in the first one) exetercyclingcampaign.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Meme image. A toddler in a yellow coat runs holding a bubble bottle. The text reads DON'T MISS IT.

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 5

We love speaking to Councillors of all parties about making safe, cheap & easy travel a choice for everyone in #Exeter. Campaign reps were delighted to join Cllrs Neil & Tony Stevens for a chat, broadcast online. 🧵 #activetravel #cycling #walking #disabledaccess 1/

A woman and a man sit on a sofa with large microphones on stands beside them

Exeter Cycling Campaign @exetercycling· Dec 1

A BIG THANK YOU to supporters who investigated & produced the press release. IF YOU have a story you think the Campaign should cover & will help our aims, please be in touch. Our press release re drivers flouting the Wonford Rd bus gate was picked up by Western Morning News & other outlets.