The University’s new cycling and walking sub-group is calling for suggestions on how to spend its £100,000 budget.

Ideas may aim to address potential dangers, such as chicanes – sharp double bends – and outdated signage, or launch exciting new projects.

Other possible improvements include the removal of obstacles, allowing inclusive access to footpaths, the installation of new cycle parking and repair stations, and the introduction of electric cycle charging points.

The sub-group has also requested that all problems – including those encountered when travelling between University sites on county highways rather than University-owned property – be brought to their attention, aiming to work alongside the County Council to address a broad range of issues and dangers faced by cyclists and walkers.

Suggestions for use of the budget, which will be evaluated for feasibility, can be submitted via a simple online form on this website before the end of April, after which time the sub-group will convene to decide which projects to go ahead.

Although an excess of worthwhile suggestions is anticipated, the group assures that “projects that do not make the cut this year will be considered in subsequent years”.

According to the 2011 national census, Cambridge is the local authority with the highest rate of cycling to work, with 29% of working residents commuting by bike. In this, Cambridge’s prominence was clear: the next highest rate, only 17%, was found in Oxford. Meanwhile, Cambridge Cycling Campaign – a group aiming to “promote safer, better and more cycling in the Cambridge area” – estimate that more than 50% of students cycle in the city.