Project Summary
GCP is working with Cambridgeshire County Council to make it easier for people to walk and cycle around Greater Cambridge during the Covid-19 pandemic and to support social distancing.
A series of experimental traffic management schemes were introduced in August 2020 (Tranche 1 Phase 1). These closed various streets to through motor traffic. Tranche 1 Phase 2 started on 20 January 2021. Tranche 2 starts later in 2021.
The experimental traffic restrictions can be in place for a maximum of 18 months. During the first 6 months of the trial, anyone can comment on or object to making the experiment permanent. Other comments can be submitted at any time during the trial.
A survey for Phase 1 took place in November / December 2020. The Phase 2 survey (Newtown only) runs until 11 June 2021.
Comments may be made on Phase 1 and Phase 2 until 7 July 2021.
Key benefits
- Fewer motor vehicles can help make cycling and walking safer and more pleasant
- Residential areas are no longer used by through traffic
- There is less noise and pollution on residential streets
- The measures are part of the City Access project, helping to make travel into and around Cambridge more sustainable
Current status
Phase 2 Newtown consultation noon 17 May – noon 11 June 2021
Have your say on the experimental traffic measures in Newtown, which were introduced in January 2021. Please visit www.greatercambridge.org.uk/etro-consultation-phase2 to complete the online survey. If you are unable to access the survey for any reason, please call 01223 699906 to speak to our Contact Centre, who will record your responses.
Download this leaflet for more information about these Phase 2 measures: Newtown Phase 2 information leaflet
Latest updates
The Tranche 1 Phase 2 measures were introduced in January 2021 and a consultation launched on 17 May 2021. This consultation ends on 11 June 2021.
The Tranche 1 Phase 1 consultation ended on 18 December 2020, and the six-month period of formal comments ended on 12 February 2021. The Phase 1 measures are likely to be reviewed by the GCP Executive Board in September 2021. The County Council will make a decision on the future of the experimental measures in due course.
During the remainder of the trial period you can still have your say about both the Phase 1 and Phase 2 measures by sending your comments and any other feedback to:
contactus@greatercambridge.org.uk
The deadline for comments on both Phase 1 and Phase 2 is 7 July 2021.
Project details
Tranche 1 schemes (Newtown Phase 2)
On 6 January 2021 the County Council made an experimental traffic order for a second series of measures in the Newtown area. We installed these on 20 January 2021. For details see the table below along with the information leaflet. A map showing the measures is on the right.
During the first 6 months of the Phase 2 trial period, until 7 July 2021, you can make a formal objection to any part of the measures being made permanent. During this time, we also welcome other comments on the experimental measures. Please email these to contactus@greatercambridge.org.uk.
There will also be a six-week public consultation on Phase 2 measures in May / June 2021.
Tranche 1 schemes (Phase 1)
The County Council made regulation orders for Tranche 1 Phase 1 on 29 July 2020. You can find the details in the table below. There are also leaflets that you can download.
To get feedback and help us make a final decision about the schemes, we carried out a six-week consultation on the effects of the measures. The consultation ran from 9 November to 18 December 2020. If you wish to make any further comments, please email contactus@greatercambridge.org.uk or call 01223 699906.
The deadline for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 comments is 7 July 2021.
TRANCHE 1 SCHEMES: Phase 1 and 2
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Area |
Measure |
Date measures installed |
Information |
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Silver Street |
Extend the bus gate restriction to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
24 August 2020 |
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Luard Road |
Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a short section west of the Luard Close junction to prevent through traffic movements |
24 August 2020 |
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Storey’s Way |
Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles at the existing 2 metre width restriction point to prevent through traffic movements The existing 2 metre width restriction will be suspended. |
25 August 2020 |
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Newtown Area - Bateman Street |
Phase 1 measures: Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a short section of Bateman Street, just west of the Panton Street junction to prevent through traffic movements in the area. |
25 August 2020 |
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Newtown Area - Coronation Street |
Phase 1 measures: Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a short section of Coronation Street, just west of the Panton Street junction to prevent through traffic movements in the area: |
26 August 2020 |
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Newtown Area - Pemberton Terrace |
Phase 1 measures:Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a short section of Pemberton Terrace, just west of its junction with Panton Street to prevent through traffic movements in the area: |
26 August 2020 |
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Newtown Area - Coronation Street |
Phase 1 measures: The one-way flow between St. Eligius Street and Panton Street will be suspended |
26 August 2020 |
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Newtown Area - Panton Street |
Phase 2 measures |
20 January 2021
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Newtown Area - Panton Street |
Phase 2 measures Two way traffic flow in Panton Street between Union Road and Saxon Street (either side of the prohibition of driving measure above) Cyclists allowed to use Panton Street in both directions on the sections between Lensfield Road and Saxon Street and between Union Road and Russell Court with motor vehicles one-way only (northbound) |
20 January 2021
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Newtown Area - Norwich Street |
Phase 2 measures |
20 January 2021
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Newtown Phase 2 leaflet |
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Nightingale Avenue |
Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a short section immediately adjacent to its junction with Hills Road to prevent through traffic movements |
28 August 2020 |
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Carlyle Road, Cambridge |
Prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a short section between Holland Street and Grasmere Gardens to prevent through traffic movements |
27 August 2020 |
ETRO Leaflet |
TRANCHE 2 SCHEMES
Information about these schemes will be available in the early part of 2021.
COUNTY COUNCIL SCHEMES
For information on the full list of Cambridgeshire County Council measures, visit https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-walking-cycling-schemes
