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This section lists issues - problems on the street network and related matters.

Issues always relate to some geographical location, whether very local or perhaps city-wide.

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  • TfL Consultation on Finchley Road - Boundary Road

    Created by Jean Dollimore // 1 thread

    TfL proposes some changes related to the QuietWay "Gladstone Park to Regents Park, see map

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zWlxfK2Ffon4.kSz3KHcSLaXQ

    Their proposals

    Finchley Road
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    1. Ban the left turn for all northbound traffic (motor vehicles and cycles) from Finchley Road into Boundary Road. (Note "And Cycles"!)

    2. Extend the northbound bus lane on Finchley Road

    3. Changes to traffic islands to provide extra space and protection for cyclists travelling east-west along Boundary Road and crossing Finchley Road, as well as providing an improved waiting area for southbound cyclists turning right into Boundary Road from Finchley Road

    4. A new 5-metre part-width Advanced Stop Line (ASL) with early release (a few seconds) on Finchley Road for cyclists travelling southbound.

    5. Widen the existing pedestrian crossing to 3.2 metres on the southern arm of the Finchley Road junction

    6. Enlarge the footway on the south-west corner of the junction,

    Boundary Road
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    7. A new 3.2 metre wide signal controlled pedestrian crossing on the western arm of Boundary Road

    8. Relocate and resize traffic islands to improve cyclists’ comfort

    9. Widen the existing pedestrian crossing to 3.2 metres on the eastern arm of Boundary Road

    10. Widen the central cycle feeder lane on the western arm of Boundary Road

    11. Replace speed cushions with a ‘sinusoidal’ speed hump across the full width of the carriageway on the west arm of Boundary Road

    12. New cyclist detection system on Boundary Road, meaning cyclists no longer have to use a push button to activate the traffic signals to cross or access Finchley Road

    See the consultation at:

    https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/cycling/finchley-road-boundary-road
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    Reply by 27th September 2015.
    To consultations@tfl.gov.uk

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  • Ponderosa Cycle Link

    Created by WildNorthlands // 1 thread

    Creating a cycle route through the Ponderosa would shorten journeys between the University and Hillsborough and avoid a tricky junction (Upperthorpe Rd/Martin St)

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  • Birley Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Implement a 20mph limit on the roads surrounding Birley Community College and Birley Community Primary School to enable children to walk and cycle to school safely. The 20mph would apply to Birley Moor Road, Birley Lane, Fox Lane and all the residential roads that they encircle.

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  • Manor Castle Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Create protected space for cycling along Prince of Wales road: a wide, arterial route which links the residential areas of Manor and Woodthorpe and runs past Sheffield Park Academy school. A safe and pleasant cycle route would also allow people to access the large employers and leisure sites in the Lower Don Valley.

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  • Beauchief and Greenhill Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Create protected space for cycling along Greenhill Parkway between Meadowhead and Bradway. It's a wide 40mph road which cuts across through the major residential areas of Meadowhead, Greenhill and Lowedges. A protected route separated from motor traffic would enable people to access local shops and Meadowhead School by bike.

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  • Firth Park Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Create a safe cycle route for students at Longley College by installing protected space for cycling along the A6135 Barnsley Road between Deerlands Avenue and Herries Road. This would allow students living in Parson Cross, Longley and Firth Park to travel to college by bike on a safe and pleasant route, and would also provide a cycle link to the Northern General Hospital, a huge employer.

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  • Stocksbridge and Upper Don Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Provide improved walking and cycling access to Wharncliffe Woods from Oughtibridge by creating a route through the space behind Coronation Park through Station Lane/Riverview Road. Access is currently via Platts Lane which means you have to walk or cycle along Oughtibridge Lane: a busy, fast and narrow road with no footpath which is unpleasant to cycle on. This will also provide access to the planned Little Don Link Route into the Peak District.

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  • Dore and Totley Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Make Ecclesall Woods a peaceful and pleasant natural space by implementing 20mph speed limit, protected space for cycling and pedestrian crossings along Abbey Lane. The woods are a valuable and well used amenity for residents and visitors to South West Sheffield but the tranquillity and enjoyment is threatened by 40mph traffic passing along Abbey Lane which makes crossing the road dangerous and unpleasant, and cuts the woods in two. A total change to the environment here would see those enjoying the woods take precedence over motor traffic.

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  • Ecclesall Ward Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Create protected space for cycling along Ecclesall Road and Ecclesall Road South to link the large residential areas of Ecclesall, Greystones, Banner Cross, Brincliffe and allow people to travel to Endcliffe park and the many shops and local businesses on Ecclesall Road by bike. The route would also form part of a direct, safe and pleasant cycle route into the city centre from the west of Sheffield which would be of huge benefit to commuters.

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  • Contra-flow cycling on Godalming High Street

    Created by Chris Peck // 1 thread

    A long, tortuous issue, where no progress has been made, despite large amounts of effort. Godalming High Street was recommended for adopting as a trial two-way working for cyclists in 2001, thanks to Alec McCalden's excellent presentation to the Planning Inspector at the time.

    However, the trial was never carried out. Cyclists continue to use the street in both directions, as there are plenty of ways to get out of the way of oncoming cars.

    The City of London has introduced dozens of contra-flow cycling schemes on narrow streets and lanes across the City. A third of all the cyclists are now using the contraflow. There has been 1 cycle crash three years post-introduction (there were 2 in the three years before). See here for more details: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/transport-institute/pdfs/Cheung_slides.pdf

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  • Fulwood Space for Cycling request

    Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread

    Create protected space for cycling along Fulwood Road which passes within 1/2km of no fewer than 8 schools. The road is currently busy and very hostile with no safe cycle provision. A protected route, separated from motor traffic would allow children the freedom to cycle to school.

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