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Exeter Cycling Campaign
@exetercycling.bsky.social
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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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Cycle paths and safer streets that enable more people to walk, cycle and wheel are helping to tackle illegally high air pollution in Exeter, a new report shows.
Two people cycle up Dryden Road, Exeter
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Our response to the disappointing news that the long-awaited replacement for the Mallison Bridge on the Quay in Exeter has been cancelled.

The current arrangement (alley between Cricklepit Bridge and Commercial Rd) is unsafe and crowded. Up to the council now to provide a solution.
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Here's James talking about the importance of this filter:
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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New figures show that in the first month of enforcement (October), 5,183 motorists were issued written warnings and 69 were issued penalty notices for repeat offences after ignoring filter signs at the new Wonford Road Bus Gate.
A person on a bike cycles along around with the words BUS GATE written in large letters on the road surface, and blue signs on either side explaining who can drive through the 'gate'
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Our latest newsletter is out with encouraging news on our Quick Wins. Read it here:
mailchi.mp/29f9fea9564c...

and pppppplllllleeeeeaaase make sure you never miss out on an issue by signing up for our emails:
exetercyclingcampaign.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
The E2 cycle route on a pavement/shared path at Matford - with green surfacing where the route passes high risk vehicle entry/exit points to a fuel station.
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Did you repond to the Exminster consult'n?
Thank you
Good news! All 6 proposals got strong support.

Teignbridge HATOC report recommends ALL 6 proposals are progressed:
✅new parallel crossing on E2 🚴route
✅new🦓 crossing in the village

Link to the HATOC reports pack: share.google/k8Xx6t51y5ql...
A large HGV is shown on a wide road. A shared path for people walking & cycling lines each side of the road with no marked crossing when the cycle/walking path ends on one side
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Have you checked our handy high tech flowchart?

2 days to respond to DCC's Barnfield Rd Gateway consultation!

#Exeter #cycling #walking

To respond, complete the online form by Friday 31 Oct: www.devon.gov.uk/.../cons.../...
We've some handy tips to help you here:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2xkle...
A pencil sketch flowchart that suggests if you have completed the consulation you relax and have a cup of tea; if you haven't then relax with a cup of tea while completing it.
October 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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And a video message from our Chair @jamesrdiamond.bsky.social :
October 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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A virtual golden bike bell to Cllr Ed Hill who has been proactive in pursuing our Quick Wins in his Divsion with county council Officers. We look forward to seeing new bike parking & dropped kerbs appearing in Pinhoe & Mincinglake soon! View & log Quick Wins at exetercyclingcampaign.org.uk
A photo of a traditional style golden bike bell gleaming
October 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Our Chair and others attended the Exeter Highways Committee today to represent the views of the Campaign.

A big thanks to the Committee, who voted to keep Dryden Road safe and to explore making local streets even safer, and to all of you who contacted Councillors. It makes a huge difference.
October 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Let's talk 20.

There is fantastic evidence coming out of Wales after 2 years of 20mph - reduced demand on the NHS, reduction in injuries, deaths, even reduced car insurance premiums now as fewer small vehicle damage claims are being made.
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20mph in a red heart . With text saying "Thanks for 20mph. Helping to make our Welsh streets fair again."
September 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Huge thanks to Campaign supporters who did a 12hr count on Dryden Road 🌞🌧🎐counting >1500 people on foot, wheels.
We've noted some significant new info that DCC'll need to consider should they choose to think about different ways to keep Dryden Road safe for people on foot, wheels, and bike.
Two people stand on a pavement looking at passing traffic. A person is cycling in the road.
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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How providing safe routes for walking/wheeling/cycling/scooting can help reduce traffic.

Lessons here for those wanting to rip out a Dryden Rd, Exeter...
Screenshot of a long quote (from the linked article) where one mother explains how her children should be able to walk, can't because of the traffic speeds, so she has to drive, creating a vicious circle.
September 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Do you live, work or travel in #Exminster?
DCC/Parish Council are looking for feedback on proposals to make travel by foot, wheels & bike safer/easier.
eg a new walking/cycling crossing across Main Rd (pictured) on E2 cycle route.
Share your views here:
www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/...
A HGV drives along the wide road approaching Exminster village. A cycle path sign can be seen on the opposite pavement/shared cycle path when the pavement on the nearside ends abruptly in grass.
September 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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We are planning some positive communication about the Dryden Road stretch of the E9 cycle route.
We would love to hear your experiences and stories of the difference this quiet route has made to your journeys over the past five years.Comment below or email @info@exetercyclingcampaign.org.uk.
A person riding a bike in the lower part of Dryden Road, Exeter A child on a bike and people walking on the pavement in the upper part of Dryden Road, Exeter
September 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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That's the message from our supporters who contributed their experiences, views and photos to an advisory delivered to Devon County Council and Exeter City Council councillors on making Barnfield Road and Southernhay a safer and more attractive place for people on foot, wheels, and bike.
A UPS delivery van is parked in a cycle path forcing young cyclists into the road to get round it.
August 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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We think there is a big opportunity to make Southernhay a more attractive, people-friendly, vibrant, green space in the heart of the City.
A green space, pavement and road with a person in a wheelchair, a car, a pedestrian and a family on bikes all visible at a junction
August 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Does the Campaign run on volunteers?
YES!
Even the people who reply to planning applics, talk to councillors, sort 💰 🌐 📰 etc?
YES!
Need any more volunteers?
YES!
We need a "Social Sec"
Could that be you? Get in touch for a no obligation chat - email info@exetercyclingcampaign.org. Thank you 🙂
A sketch of two smiley women sitting on the floor chatting and sharing a drink and an apple. The text reads " Doing a small thing can make a big difference"
July 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Save the date!
Come, share your stories & exchange ideas at our Social Meet Up. Bring a friend or make one there. It's always good to meet, get to know eachother & hear fresh ideas.
YOU are the campaign
Everyone welcome
Tuesday Aug 12th 7-9pm
The Topsham Brewery (on EXETER quay)
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A stone building in the evening, glowing with welcoming lights, people are sitting outside in groups on benches and along the edge of the quay in Exeter. A boat is nearby on the water. The text says Pic credit: Topsham Brewery & Taphouse.
July 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Did you know the Exeter Cycling Campaign is run entirely by unpaid volunteers?
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People who know Exeter could be lovelier & that changing it for the better will require some oomph to overcome the intertia that delivers motornormativity at every turn.
A stencilled image in the style of Banksy with a black-and-white cat being scared by a mouse and text that says "CHANGE THE RULES" (Picture source unknown)
July 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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As @gsiexeter.bsky.social gathers key policymakers to discuss Global Tipping Points it is definitely time for #Exeter to remember that this machine 🚲fights #climatechange

#cycling
A drawing of a polar bear standing next to a bicycle with a shopping basket. Text reads "THIS MACHINE FIGHTS CLIMATE CHANGE".
July 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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If you've never come to a Meet Up,why not make this summer the time you join us? We need to hear your ideas and would love to meet people with passion for change in Exeter.
Bring a friend along with you - or make new ones there :)
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July 24th 6-8pm Phoenix Arts Centre bar.
The terrace bar of Exeter Phoenix Art centre - bright sail sunshades overhead and blue sun umbrellas above the bench tables.
June 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Some of the design features, such as the side-road crossings and bus stops designs, are relatively new to Exeter. (Photo shows stretch with bus-stop, before and after)
View of flats and bus stop before works to the road View of flats and bus stop after works to the road
June 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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"Children cycling to school were faced with the choice of mixing with buses and lorries on the road or with pedestrians and mobility scooters on the uneven, neglected pavement.
June 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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James Diamond, Chair of the Exeter Cycling Campaign, said: “Travel on Rifford Road was a bit of a mess, with pot holes and poor road design which encouraged speed and risk-taking and no safe road crossings. Pics: Rifford Road in 2022 and 2025
June 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM