Cambridge Cycling Campaign

For more, better and safer cycling in and around Cambridge

Safe cycling on the Busway path

The busway path is a popular route for cyclists and pedestrians, but at busy times the southern section between Cambridge station and Addenbrooke’s is often overcrowded. Tragically, two people – Steve Moir and Kathleen Pitts – have already lost their lives here. Safety improvements are essential and Camcycle has explored some solutions.

Photoshop montage showing a way to widen the Busway path near Cambridge Assessment, to provide separate areas for cyclists and pedestrians.

Increased housing development around Trumpington and the construction of a new station at Cambridge South will bring increased numbers of users to the path in the coming years. To increase both safety and capacity, we’d like to see:

  • A 500mm margin between the Busway and the path instead of the hazardous kerb
  • A widening of the path to allow separate space for cyclists and pedestrians
  • Improved junctions at Long Road and the Addenbrooke’s Spur

Read more about our ideas in this draft briefing document.

You can also find out more about this issue from our 2021 blogpost, the interview we did with ITV News Anglia and this article from our Winter 2019 magazine.

TAKE ACTION!

High view of the southern Busway and path in Cambridge

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Write to your local councillors sharing your experiences and concerns about the Busway path and your ideas for improvements needed.
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Please support the work of our charity and help pay for our campaigning costs as we raise awareness of this campaign and press for action from local authorities. With your help, we can have an even greater impact. You can also donate directly to Camcycle via our donation page or get in touch to discuss other ways of giving including the opportunity to become a Camcycle corporate supporter.
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