As you might have seen reported in the local press, the city centre is going to benefit from some new “no entry except cycle” signs.  Previously streets with contraflow cycle lanes had been either marked by the confusing “flying motorbike” symbol, or a red no entry sign with a blue cycle sign above it, as on Malcolm Street (see right).  Following a successful trial of the “no entry except cycle” signs in streets off Mill Road, the new signs are now going to be put in in four locations in the city, two of which are in the city centre.

Both Malcolm Street (at the junction with Jesus Lane) and Benet Street (at the junction with Kings Parade) will benefit from the new signs.

Cllr Sarah Whitebread commented “This is a breakthrough for common sense, and I hope will make things clearer for both motorists and cyclists at these junctions.  Thanks must go to the Cambridge Cycling Campaign, as well as County Councillor Nichola Harrison from Petersfield, for pushing this issue with the Department for Transport.”