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This report outlines the membership status as of March 2014, revealing paid members increased from 393 to 397, while expired memberships showed improvements. Key highlights include successful recruitment efforts during events, access improvements for cyclists, and ongoing benevolence campaigns. Notable disappointments include abandoned projects and inadequate infrastructure for cycling. Current campaigns focus on enhancing city cycling access, promoting policies, and advocating for infrastructure support. Members are encouraged to engage in consultations and strategic planning for future initiatives.
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Membership Report Figures at End March 2014: Paid up members Current members: 393 (now 397) Expired 2012: 18 Expired 2013: 43 (now 31) New in 2013 / 14: 51 Due for renewal 2014: 104 (now 56) Best for new members: - attend events - sign people up on the spot
Highlights 1 • New infrastructure is at a low ebb • Highlights are mostly events rather than things achieved: • Irongate: cyclists now have access (more to follow?) • Police liaison events: station, market place • Changing Places event • Organised by Bowmer & Kirkland • The start of benevolence campaigns • Successful membership recruitment at events • Station and City Centre cycle security events • Littleover Picnic in the Park • Changing Places Day • Alice Wheeldon Memorial Ride • Hospital travel survey
Coming Up Disappointments • Full Street contra-flow cycle path and cycle lane • Darley Abbey and Chester Green 20mph zones • DCG Cycle Strategy • Benevolence campaigns: • Give Cyclists Room • Cyclists Are Traffic • Give Pedestrians Room • Bike Polite • HS2 and SS2 (Slow Speed 2) • Park Bike Works cycle hub • Closed Road Cycle Circuit – abandoned • Castleward Urban Village • Not living up to expectations • Link routes with city centre are poor • Ilkeston Railway Station; cycle access via narrow bridge • Despite huge pressure, only pedestrian access will be provided
Current Campaigns • London Road Rail Bridge • Get cycle paths on the new bridge • Use Space For Cycling in our campaign • Velodrome: access to it from Riverside Path • City Centre cycle access • Infinity Park – a business park designed for cycling • Innovation Centre: a building designed for cycling on Infinity Park • DCG Cycle Strategy – key campaigning tool; get involved • Define our policy and strategy • Allow us to set out our priorities from year to year • DCC forced to do a strategic cycle network development plan Consultations • Normanton area one way streets: contra-flow cycling added • LSTF phase 2 – letter of support