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DEER RUN TRAIL – 1.5 MILES A 1.5 mile trail of compact gravel paths with wooden boardwalks. This mostly shaded trail is relatively flat and features two shortcuts that allow you to shorten the trail to a half mile or 1 mile loop. This trail travels through wetlands and mixed forest habitats. You can often… Continue reading New car-free Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with no choice but to drive

Having made such provision (by means of an agreement to use existing car parks), it is now National Highways who are calling for a traffic assessment, given the number of people who may now choose to drive instead of public transport/active travel. Chief among National Highways’ concerns is the requirement for a more detailed traffic and… Continue reading New car-free Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with no choice but to drive

But it looks as if the potential for site users (employees) to drive and park elsewhere is the key issue. That could affect the strategic road network, local businesses and residences etc. That means that Highways England and the local planning authority need to work with Brompton to get the issue sorted. I see a great… Continue reading New car-free Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with no choice but to drive

“London was the inspiration for the Brompton and our success is in large part is due to our diverse and skilled staff who continue to nurture and develop our company. By choosing Ashford we can retain this strong connection to London and the UK, whilst kent bayside cruiser being on the doorstep of Europe. The… Continue reading New car-free Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with no choice but to drive

Seems there is no proper understanding of what Brompton trying to achieve – though I get the idea that disabled access etc, for those not able to walk or cycle, should be addressed. The wheels use Schrader valves which I think is a great idea. This allows them to be inflated at petrol stations and… Continue reading New car-free Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with no choice but to drive

Brompton is yet to respond to road.cc’s request for comment, though we have been told that the company has now provided the necessary information requested by National Highways, addressing the traffic body’s objections. We have been very impressed and happy with the Kentfield and it offers kent road bike that easy Sunday coffee stop bike… Continue reading New car-free Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with no choice but to drive