Category: Local Transport
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Stitching the Path: Connecting Disjointed Walk & Cycle Routes 1
A mission objective of the rECOnnect Dengie project is to improve the active travel infrastructure on the Dengie and get a safe network of routes connecting all the settlements. As I’ve noted previously, there are lots of good words about achieving this sort of thing in the strategy documents produced from the national level down…
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Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?
A couple of days ago, Essex Highways released a press release about their plans for rolling out electric vehicle charging in the county, and used the opportunity to ask people where they thought the chargers should go. Their survey is pretty minimal, but there was enough in it to raise my concern. I’ve long been…
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Better Walk/Wheel/Cycle Routes
Next week, work commences on a solar farm south of Keelings Road, Dengie. This will involve constructing an access road from Keelings Road to Asheldham Brook, which could be made suitable for cycle access. From Asheldham Brook it’s only 2km to The Marshes, Southminster through land (Northwycke Farm) with a single owner: Lincoln College, Oxford.
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W8
The author expresses concern about the impact of devolution on strategic climate planning in Essex, particularly regarding the Transport Strategy (LTP4) and its timeline. Engagement with local council members reveals uncertainty about adoption and public consultation. Additionally, ongoing environmental and budget challenges are highlighted, along with reflections on local history and community events.
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W7
The week involved discussions on community energy planning, tree initiatives, climate action, and local council activities, highlighting concerns about wind farm aesthetics and community benefits. Reflections included climate denial persistence and local governance challenges. Personal activities included flora donations and film reviews. Ideas on tactical ruralism were also explored creatively.
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W6
Essex County Council rejected the Burnham Library Orchard project, citing infrastructure concerns. DHBUG is exploring bus service improvements amidst threats of service cuts. Community transport initiatives and a recent transport strategy consultation highlight the need for better local transport support. Ongoing issues include funding challenges and election controversies in Burnham-on-Crouch.
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Link up Rural Areas
The latest Essex cycling & walking plan is out for consultation. I’ve just taken a quick look and this is my hot take. 4 of the proposed cycle routes go through the Dengie: Mid Essex Cycle Route 12 (Burnham-on-Crouch-Southminster-Tillingham-Bradwell-on-Sea) Mid Essex Cycle Route 13 (Maldon-Latchingdon-Mayland-Bradwell-on-Sea) Maldon Green Link 11 (Mundon-Purleigh-StowMaries) Maldon Green Link 19 (Cold…
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Bus Back Bitter
The Dengie Hundred Bus Users Group public meeting on November 6th was oversubscribed and spilt out of the Burnham Town Council chamber into the lobby behind. In that lobby, a printer was churning out copies of the order of service for Remembrance Sunday, making it impossible to hear what was said in the chamber. Eventually,…
Dengie Bioregion 