Racks too close to wall
These racks are too close to the wall so you can't actually lean a bicycle against them in a stable way.
Also why only so few in such a central and busy location?
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Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
These racks are too close to the wall so you can't actually lean a bicycle against them in a stable way.
Also why only so few in such a central and busy location?
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Need much more bicycle parking here, also to access Nicolson Street.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
The whole area is a barrier, there are no connections between North Bridge, St Andrews Sq/George St and top of Leith Walk without lot of bus/taxi/confused private car drivers and cyclist-blender junctions.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Cobbles, tarmac patches etc almost impossible to cycle on.
These streets are key connections between centre and the Innocent Path.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 1 thread
A cycle path built here would complete this proposed route segment: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/bournville-3
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
This road has been left with a hopelessly outmoded junction geometry, with huge radii and a simply breathtaking width. It's so bad that it's not unknown for oncoming vehicles to pass "continental style", because a perfectly reasonable path turning right into the close will take you way over to the right of anyone making a right turn out of the close (note there are no white lines to provide road positioning guidance). This would in fact make a great cycling link from Cob Lane into the park. There is ample room to create a cycle path and a crossing with a central refuge, and make the junction safer and less bizarre for motorists. Instead the city council has elected to take cyclists on an unlit shared path the same width as a bike, across an informal crossing upon which cyclists are instructed to dismount, and along a footpath.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 1 thread
This path is supposed to be a shared use path, part of the Merritts Brook Greenway. Unfortunately it is the same width as a bicycle and completely unlit. It emerges at an informal crossing upon which cyclists are instructed to dismount. Cyclists are then expected to pedal along the pavement. It's completely useless and unnecessary, as there is a better route via Charfield Close.
This path has been built recently as part of the Merritts Brook Greenway walking and cycling route. It would be quite useful were it not narrow, twisty, and covered in loose chippings. As it is, it is all but useless for cycling, so it needs to be rebuilt properly.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
There is scope here for creating a short cycle path to complete this proposed route segment: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/bournville-3
Created by Jean Dollimore // 2 threads
N-S Cycle Superhighway consultation
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TfL proposed that the N-S Cycle Superhighway should stop at Greville Street but LCC's response to the consultation stated that the route should continue on Farringdon Road to at least the junction with Calthorpe and Margery Street (under discussion here).
After the consultation TfL replied that they would explore options north of Stonecutter Street(which is actually south of Greville Street!). The N-S Cycle Superhighway may be completed by Spring 2016 but we have no date for it being extended any further north.
Link to our discussion on CycleScape
http://camdencyclists.cyclescape.org/issues/1407-the-tfl-north-south-cycle-superhighway-consultation
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Junction Kings Cross Road/Farringdon Road/Calthorpe Street/Margery Street
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See consultation on TfL's website at:
https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/cycling/kings-cross-road
which has a link to their junction plan
Plan to build September 2015
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TfL's proposals include the following:
On Farringdon Road - Grays Inn Road
- right turn pocket for northbound cyclists turning into Margery Street
-1.5 m advisory cycle lane on Kings Cross Road for cyclists travelling southbound with one instead of two motor lanes and on northbound carriageway north of the junction
- footway build outs
Calthorpe Street
- longer ASL and low-level early release signals
- footway build out
Margery Street
- widen contraflow
- longer ASL box and low-level early release signals
Immediate issues:
- no space for cycling on Farringdon Road south of the junction
- northbound approach on Farringdon Road left hook issue
- no attempt to provide protection for cyclists crossing the junction; Farringdon Road is wide enough to put in the infrastructure needed for a separate signal stage for northbound cyclists or for "hold the left turn".
- the early release signals are only as effective as a longer ASl box, not protecting cycles that arrive during the green stage.
Dates: consultation 20 February 2015; reply due 6 April 2015.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
The layout here makes crossing from Victoria Common to St Joseph's Avenue awkward on this proposed cycle route: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/northfield-3. It would benefit from some minor attention.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
This footpath needs to be improved and made shared use for this proposed cycle route segment: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/northfield-3
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
This short section of scruffy footpath completes this proposed cycle route segment http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/bournville-1 and links it with the Merritts Brook Greenway. Since the path is in such a poor state I would suggest updating it to create a cycle path and footpath, the two being made flush with the existing carriageway.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
This puffin crossing is a barrier to creating a cycle route: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/bournville-1. I've attached a photo, because despite it being a random Google Street View shot it shows there is a demand for cycling.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
The footpaths on the Davids Estate provide permeability for pedestrians, but not cyclists, yet one of them would allow the creation of a quiet route for cyclists: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/bournville-1 (the other just links that route with The Davids). Making the paths shared use to lift a barrier to cycling.
Created by Donald Noble // 0 threads
It would be good to have a dropped kerb near here to allow southeast-bound cyclists who have used the road/bus lane to rejoin the cycle path without having to go onto the A90 slip road to rejoin at Crammond Brig
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
Cycling is banned on Victoria Common, but it represents the sort of environment in which people love to cycle. In the short term the paths should be made shared use, but longer term it would be sensible to create cycle paths through the park.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
If this path was made shared use, cyclists could use it to connect the official cycle route on Heath Road South with Northfield town centre via Chatham Road and Rochester Road (there is a toucan crossing that takes cyclists across Church Road).
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
Maas Road used to be two way, and was a quiet road upon which cyclists could bypass the motorised traffic that has been allowed to totally dominate Northfield High Street. Then it was turned into a two-lane, one-way rat run, and became a barrier to cycling. It should be restored to two-way for cycling.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
The entrance is very decorative but has a really narrow corner, so it is difficult to negotiate by bicycle when you've been shopping, and impossible for trailers. There is a desire line (mudpath) next to it, this could be converted to a proper path.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
The footpath has a very bad surface, and should also be a little bit wider.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
A walking/cycling connection between Summertrees court and Gilmerton Rd would make the route to the bus stops, to St John Vianney and generally between the two halves of the Inch much shorter, encouraging walking.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
This path is often quite muddy. It is gravel and resurfaced every year or so.
But it's a very busy walking and cycling connection between Inch and Craigmillar, and the gravel just doesn't last very long.
Not sure what to do. It would be a shame to convert it to tarmac, but perhaps there is some surfacing option that lasts a bit longer.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Make dropped kerb where the footpath from Ravenswood Avenue meets the Old Dalkeith Rd. This would make it possible for cyclists on Old Dalkeith Rd to dismount here and walk over to Ravenswood Av.
Created by Dawes Jaguar // 0 threads
A bi-directional cycle path here would link Langleys Road (a quiet road that leads down into Bournville Village and beyond) with Katie Road (another quiet road that links with the BCR route on the Worcester and Birmingham canal). Cyclists would cross Oak Tree Lane using what is currently a puffin crossing (suitably modified to promote sustainable transport). There is a huge amount of space here, currently largely used for pavement car parking.
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Created by Dawes Jaguar // 1 thread
A cycle path built here would complete this proposed route segment: http://www.pushbikes.org.uk/location/bournville-3
Created by North Devon Cycling Forum // 0 threads
Two-way traffic for cyclists on Barbican Terrace-Litchdon Street, allowing to cycle from the Strand to Summerland Street
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Created by Rogerdodge // 1 thread
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Created by Adam Edwards // 1 thread
Hatfield has the makings of a good cycle path network. However, the cycle path from the station to the town centre ends at the west end of French Horn Lane and fails to then connect to the University to the south or the Business Park (EE HQ, etc) to the west.
WelHatCycling are lobbying (most recently our MP Grant Shapps) to get this missing link filled. The route is shown on the map and is entirely unobstructed. The key work is a toucan crossing of Queensway, needed not only for the cycle route, but also to open up the north east end of the town centre to passing trade from people cycling and walking via the town centre.
Created by David Butler // 1 thread
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Created by Charlie Halliday // 1 thread
Proposed off-road cycle path following the A323, Norris Hill Road, to link Fleet with the existing cycle-path from Norris Bridge towards the centre of Farnborough.
It would enable cyclists to avoid Norris Hill Road, an unlit road with speed limit of 60 mph. Once built it would be possible to cycle from Fleet to Farnborough without cycling on roads.
This is in the Fleet Town Access Plan ref. PC9
Created by Marcus Howarth // 1 thread
see https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/trams/sutton-link/?cid=sutton-link
Here's the overview from TFL:
Overview
We are consulting on proposals for a new, direct and quicker transport link between Sutton and Merton. We have called this the Sutton Link.
The Sutton Link would create a high-capacity route for people travelling between Sutton town centre and Merton using zero-emission vehicles. It would connect with other major transport services into central London and across south London, including National Rail, London Underground, existing tram and bus services. It would make journeys by public transport quicker and more attractive, and reduce the need for trips by private car.
Many of the neighbourhoods along the proposed routes have limited public transport options. The Sutton Link would support new homes being built and would improve access to jobs, services, major transport hubs and leisure opportunities across both boroughs and beyond.
Our work is at a stage where we would like to know your views about three potential routes. We are considering a tram or ‘bus rapid transit’ (BRT) for the Sutton Link and would also like to know your views on this.
BRT is similar to a tram but runs on road segregated from traffic where possible, not on rails, and carries fewer people in each vehicle. A full explanation is included below in the section titled ‘About trams and bus rapid transit’.
From LCC -
general principles would be ensure this doesn’t negatively impact cycle routes, that there are good routes to the stations/stops, that any places where cyclists will be crossing tracks are designed carefully with latest materials to avoid tramlining incidents, that the space comes from private car lanes.
Created by Shaun McDonald // 1 thread
The roundabout at the south end of Claydon under the A14 is pretty horrible for pedestrians and cyclists. It would be extremely useful if this could be upgraded to a Dutch style roundabout with:
* tighter entrances and exits will slow down vehicles to a safer speed while cyclists and pedestrians are around. The current dimensions are only ok when there are no cyclists or pedestrians around and it's safe for motors to go fast.
* single lane entrances and exit will make is easier to cross each arm. There would be no zig zag in the island.
* cycle track with separate pavement for pedestrians outside the roundabout, thus preventing conflict between the 3 modes of transport.
* cycle track crossing at 90 degrees to the road to aid visibility between different modes of transport.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
The whole area is a barrier, there are no connections between North Bridge, St Andrews Sq/George St and top of Leith Walk without lot of bus/taxi/confused private car drivers and cyclist-blender junctions.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
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Created by Dominic Fee // 1 thread
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Created by Sam Saunders // 0 threads
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Created by Steven Moseley // 6 threads
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Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
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Created by aSemy // 0 threads
A tree on the side of East side of Whiteladies road (next to HSBC) has a notice stating that the tree will be removed and replanted. The tree is on the very wide pavement right next to the road, and the road is not wide enough for vehicles and cyclists: a pinch point.
There is clearly enough space on Whiteladies road for a segregated cycle lane. It is a popular route used often by heavy traffic. With enough shifting of road lanes there's even enough room for an uphill cycle lane.
Replanting the tree away from the road would remove one small obstacle and show evidence that BCC is looking towards improving cycling in the long run.
Created by Simon Still // 1 thread
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Created by Shaun McDonald // 1 thread
The "cyclist priority route" on NCN1, Felixstowe Road obviously isn't that subjectively safe as I've seen someone cycling on the pavement southbound rather than on the road.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DItGP0Lt200 is a video of the road from another occasion.
Created by Dan // 1 thread
Traffic lights will not change for cyclists when on the sensor (at night).
Kate Ravilious // 1 thread
no cyclist ever uses this junction as the engineers intended. It doesn't function well and is dangerous. Needs reviewing.
Well lane has been blocked to through motor traffic creating a nice quietway for walking and cycling.
However where it meets Percival Road a dropped kerb has not been installed meaning that cycles, pushchairs and wheelchairs have to bump down to cross Percival.
A couple of dropped kerbs and perhaps a parking restriction would really open this up as a nice cycle quietway.
Bike users can turn right and cycle contra flow using a very narrow on road cycle path. Motorised traffic cannot do this, Park Road is one way to motorised traffic. Traveling down Queens Road there is no signage to suggest that bike users can turn right. Once into Park
Road there is awkward raised 'island' to manoeuvre around. Suggest signage saying right turn for bikes only and reconsider design of Island to make it less of an obstacle.
Created by Jean Dollimore // 1 thread
Fleet Road is a one-way street with heavy motor traffic and no protected cycle infrastructure. This means that people cycling through the area face unpleasant interactions with motor vehicles as well as needing to make diversions to reach destinations in the area,