Cardiff M4 widening start
Unecessary - a new bottle neck! A separate cycle lane would have been more useful and cheaper! Many homes will be affected by the increase in noise and pollution!
Work will start at the end of May on the M4 motorway widening scheme from junction 29 Castleton to junction 32 Coryton, north of Cardiff.
Contractor Alfred McAlpine Project Services will be widening this 13.5km (eight mile) section of existing dual two-lane motorway to dual three-lane motorway.The M4 Widening scheme starting at the end of May 2007 is expected to be complete by December 2009, and will significantly ease congestion particularly at peak periods.Further information can be obtained from the M4 Widening Public Liaison facilities:Tel: 07805 619615 E-mail: M4liaison@alfredmcalpineplc.com or visit the M4 web page http://www.m4widening29to32.com
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
More injury on the road - next child going to get killed
The Echo reports that 10-year-old son Jonathan Sullivan’s lower left leg was broken by a car in Grand Avenue, Ely, Cardiff. The keen footballer, now has pins in his leg and a leg brace for the next six weeks.
I agree with his mum who said “It’s a big road and there are not enough pedestrian crossings. There are no speed cameras or speed bumps. The next child is going to get killed.”
I agree with his mum who said “It’s a big road and there are not enough pedestrian crossings. There are no speed cameras or speed bumps. The next child is going to get killed.”
Murder by Car -new feature
A new feature to highlight DEATH and injury on our roads. How many more people have to die before pedestrian rights are put before vechicles and crossing provided?
Man, 38, fights for his life after being hit by car
May 21 2007 by Laura Wright, South Wales Echo
A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for his life after a collision with a car on a busy city road.The 38-year-old was crossing the Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff, when he was hit by a Ford Mondeo.
The man, from Canton, Cardiff, is in a critical condition at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The crash happened just after 9.30pm on Saturday.
Police are asking for any witnesses to the crash, or who saw the pedestrian on the roundabout beforehand, to come forward.
Police also want to speak with the occupants of a black American 4x4 stretch limousine and a silver Renault Megane Scenic which were pictured on CCTV footage at the time of the accident.
Call the Roads Policing Unit on 029 20222111.
Man, 38, fights for his life after being hit by car
May 21 2007 by Laura Wright, South Wales Echo
A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for his life after a collision with a car on a busy city road.The 38-year-old was crossing the Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff, when he was hit by a Ford Mondeo.
The man, from Canton, Cardiff, is in a critical condition at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The crash happened just after 9.30pm on Saturday.
Police are asking for any witnesses to the crash, or who saw the pedestrian on the roundabout beforehand, to come forward.
Police also want to speak with the occupants of a black American 4x4 stretch limousine and a silver Renault Megane Scenic which were pictured on CCTV footage at the time of the accident.
Call the Roads Policing Unit on 029 20222111.
Monday, May 21, 2007
ID card 'police' to levy £2,000 fines
ID Card police
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article2562741.ece
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article2562741.ece
Celebrate Architecture week
Living Streets launches an early celebration of Architecture Week: 15-24 June
How to boost tourism by creating visitor friendly public spaces
13 June 2007 - Visitor Economy and the Public Realm
Visitor Economy and the Public Realm Conference Flyer PDF (279Kb)
This one day conference will consider how an attractive public realm can boost the visitor economy. The conference will look at how much does the public realm support tourism; what visitors want from the public realm; how street events can improve the attractiveness of an area and how to collaborate with other parties that have a vested interest in your area.
The conference will take place at the newly designed headquarters of Visit London and there will be an optional 30 minute tour of the new public space at Queens Walk on the Thames Walkway. Place your bookings now! Living Streets
For more information - Architecture Week
How to boost tourism by creating visitor friendly public spaces
13 June 2007 - Visitor Economy and the Public Realm
Visitor Economy and the Public Realm Conference Flyer PDF (279Kb)
This one day conference will consider how an attractive public realm can boost the visitor economy. The conference will look at how much does the public realm support tourism; what visitors want from the public realm; how street events can improve the attractiveness of an area and how to collaborate with other parties that have a vested interest in your area.
The conference will take place at the newly designed headquarters of Visit London and there will be an optional 30 minute tour of the new public space at Queens Walk on the Thames Walkway. Place your bookings now! Living Streets
For more information - Architecture Week
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Greenpeace News Energy review and a welcome for the SNP-Green Alliance
Energy Review
As a result of Greenpeace’s successful legal challenge to the 2006 energy review consultation process, the government has been forced back to the drawing board to conduct what should be a comprehensive and necessarily lengthy review on whether to support new nuclear plants. This short paper sets out some of the key questions which must be addressed as part of this consultation, and some of the information requirements to support a proper consultation on a new build nuclear programme.
Greenpeace UK website 9th May 2007
Greenpeace welcomes SNP-Green Alliance as end to Blair's nuclear plan for Scotland.
Greenpeace Press Release 11th May 2007
As a result of Greenpeace’s successful legal challenge to the 2006 energy review consultation process, the government has been forced back to the drawing board to conduct what should be a comprehensive and necessarily lengthy review on whether to support new nuclear plants. This short paper sets out some of the key questions which must be addressed as part of this consultation, and some of the information requirements to support a proper consultation on a new build nuclear programme.
Greenpeace UK website 9th May 2007
Greenpeace welcomes SNP-Green Alliance as end to Blair's nuclear plan for Scotland.
Greenpeace Press Release 11th May 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Rethink Draft Biofuels Policy
Good intentions lain to waste:-
The Governments draft biofuels policy, the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), could see businesses producing biofuels by destroying rainforests and wetlands.
This dash for biofuels:
Is poorly thought out
Lacks appropriate safeguards
Could create more problems than it solves
Greenpeace, RSPB, WWF and Friends of the Earth are all demanding that the RTFO is strengthened so that it truely benefits the environment.Tell the Minister of State for Transport to choose the right biofuel.
The Governments draft biofuels policy, the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), could see businesses producing biofuels by destroying rainforests and wetlands.
This dash for biofuels:
Is poorly thought out
Lacks appropriate safeguards
Could create more problems than it solves
Greenpeace, RSPB, WWF and Friends of the Earth are all demanding that the RTFO is strengthened so that it truely benefits the environment.Tell the Minister of State for Transport to choose the right biofuel.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
New nukes, roads, bigger airports
Proposed planning reforms, say critics, will enable ministers to sidestep public opposition and smooth the way for bigger airports, roads, power stations and other major building projects.
Guardian 9th May 2007
Guardian 9th May 2007
Living Streets on Prosecuting Bad Driving
Living Streets Response to the Crown Prosecution Service consulted on its advice on prosecuting bad driving in the light of changes resulting from the Road Safety Act 2006. You can download the response from Living Streets below (pdf, 133kb).
Monday, May 07, 2007
'Six Degrees' book launch with author Mark Lynas
SIX DEGREES -
OUR FUTURE ON A
WARMER PLANET
SLIDESHOW & DISCUSSION WITH MARK LYNAS
Mark Lynas, Journalist & Author of the bestseller "High Tide"
SLIDESHOW & DISCUSSION WITH MARK LYNAS
Mark Lynas, Journalist & Author of the bestseller "High Tide"
launches his latest book "Six Degrees" in Cardiff!
Thursday 17 May at 7pm
Main Building
Cardiff University
Park Place
(opposite Student Union)
By the end of the century, the Earth could be more than 6C hotter than it is today. We know that would be bad news - but just how bad? How big a rise will it take for the Alps to melt, the oceans to die and desert to conquer Europe and the Americas? Mark Lynas sifted through thousands of scientific papers for his new book on global warming. This is what the research told him . . .
'An apocalyptic primer of what to expect as the world heats up...it's sobering stuff and shaming too.' Financial Times
'Buy this book for everyone you know...it might just save their lives.' New Stateman
Copies of Mark Lynas's critically acclaimed new book will be on sale after the meeting and Mark will be available to sign copies.
Organised by Cardiff Campaign against Climate Change
www.campaigncc.org
Thursday 17 May at 7pm
Main Building
Cardiff University
Park Place
(opposite Student Union)
By the end of the century, the Earth could be more than 6C hotter than it is today. We know that would be bad news - but just how bad? How big a rise will it take for the Alps to melt, the oceans to die and desert to conquer Europe and the Americas? Mark Lynas sifted through thousands of scientific papers for his new book on global warming. This is what the research told him . . .
'An apocalyptic primer of what to expect as the world heats up...it's sobering stuff and shaming too.' Financial Times
'Buy this book for everyone you know...it might just save their lives.' New Stateman
Copies of Mark Lynas's critically acclaimed new book will be on sale after the meeting and Mark will be available to sign copies.
Organised by Cardiff Campaign against Climate Change
www.campaigncc.org
For more info. email - CardiffCCC@hotmail.co.uk
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