Nottingham Broken Glass hotspots
looking at areas where broken beer bottles are common. Is it happening so often that areas should be swept weekly, monthly?
46 issues found for 'cycle-safety':
Created by Trothben // 1 thread
looking at areas where broken beer bottles are common. Is it happening so often that areas should be swept weekly, monthly?
Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread
It can take vehicles more than 8 minutes to travel the 600m of Barnsley Road between Earl Marshall Road and Orphanage Road. See the proposed changes below. Let us know what you think by Friday 13th May 2016.
There will be a new lay-by at the Orphanage Road bus stop (on Barnsley Road) so buses using it don't block the road.
We will widen Barnsley Road and provide right-turn lanes in the middle at the junctions with Scott Road and Firshill Avenue. This will allow traffic to pass by right-turners. Buses will also be able to turn into Scott Road more easily and safely.
We will alter the pedestrian crossing point, speed cushions and bus stops on Scott Road to allow for the Barnsley Road changes. There will be some additional double yellow lines to help traffic there to keep moving.
Some parking would be removed on Scott Road, but our surveys indicate that there will be enough parking between Passhouses Road and Barnsley Road for the number of vehicles that are usually parked.
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/works/schemes/north-sheffield.html
Created by Hester Wells // 8 threads
An Issue for report and discussion of busway collisions, incursions onto the busway, or obstructions on the busway
Created by M Stanley // 1 thread
Linton Bridge has been closed since the Dec 2015 floods.
Created by M Stanley // 1 thread
Anon // 1 thread
Highways England are consulting on proposals for a Lower Thames Crossing.
They are promoting a preferred "Option C" crossing the Thames by a bored tunnel to the East of Tilbury / Gravesend.
There are a number of route alternatives, all proposals are for Motorway standard roads and there will not be any provision for cyclists or pedestrians on those roads.
Immediate concerns are for substantial growth in motor traffic on minor A roads in the area and rat running through villages.
This may also impact the pedestrian/cycle ferry service from Gravesend to Tilbury.
Official Consultation is biased towards choosing a route, "none of the above" is not an option.
https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/cip/lower-thames-crossing-consultation
Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread
Road layout changes to Spital Hill. These changes were identified as potentially dangerous by Sheffield Council Cycle Audit, however, they are still going ahead.
CycleSheffield response to changes:
Commenting on the specifics of this design, which leaves the road fundamentally unsafe for cyclists, might be seen to condone it, so we will refrain. The minor changes represent no significant improvement for cyclists (existing or potential).
In summary: Spital Hill is the natural major cycle route connecting the Burngreave and Pitsmoor to the city centre. There is no convenient alternative.
Again this is an extremely busy road, with a complex junction. During rush hour, having to compete for lane spaces with 10 ton busses and numerous taxi cabs which will be switching lanes, is unpleasant and risky, and will in itself discourage inexperienced cyclists to start cycle commuting. In addition the proposed lane layouts are confusing to both motorists and cyclists which will lead to unpredictable road behaviour which is a further grave risk to cyclists in the traffic stream.
Both the traffic volumes and complexity of the junction make it unreasonable to expect people to share them for cycling.
The width of the streets (both Savile Street and A6135/Spital Hill) have ample room for the Council to provide protected space for cycling. It is disappointing that Sheffield City Council has not taken the opportunity to utilise this space to allow people in Sheffield to cycle safely and confidently in this area.
Created by Dexter Johnstone // 2 threads
Grey to Green scheme details:
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/planning-and-city-development/regeneration/grey-to-green.html
CycleSheffield response to Grey to Green scheme
http://www.cyclesheffield.org.uk/2015/06/06/pressure-from-cyclesheffield-supporters-leads-to-grey-to-green-funding-decision-being-deferred/
We were told that there wasn't enough money to provide good cycle facilities as part of the Grey to Green scheme.
The council is now planning to use £225,000 of Sustainable Transport Exemplar Program (STEP) money to part fund the scheme.
STEP money is supposed to be for '‘improving cycling links and other sustainable transport links across the area’.
Created by Dexter Johnstone // 1 thread
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/works/schemes/north-sheffield.html
Hucklow Road - Better Buses 'The road is being widened so that parking can still take place but buses and other vehicles can travel along the road more easily. Construction to start Summer 2016.'
We have requested the cycle audit for this scheme
Created by Matt Turner // 3 threads
A junction redesign for the junctions of Rutland Road/Cooks Wood Road and Rutland Road/Pitsmoor Road.
The design is very bad, with only ASLs for cycling and multi lane roads which require people to cycle in the outside lane for some movements.
I've done an audit of the design here: http://www.greatgasbeetle.com/sheffields-rutland-roadpitsmoor-road-junction-rated-zero30-on-the-london-cycle-design-standards-junction-assessment-tool/
The council meeting discussing it is here: http://sheffielddemocracy.moderngov.co.uk/ieIssueDetails.aspx?IId=18391&Opt=3
Created by Matt Turner // 1 thread
A new link road is being constructed in Tinsley. It is unclear exactly what the design is or how cycling will be catered for.
Some drawings are available, but they are from 2011 when the bid was submitted, these don't show the level of detail of cycle facilities. http://www.sypte.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Appendix%20A.pdf
All of the bid documents are on the BRT North website here http://www.sypte.co.uk/brtnorth/
Created by M Stanley // 1 thread
ELOR advance works at the King Lane / Ring Road roundabout.
Plans to be added when we get them.
Created by M Stanley // 1 thread
Proposed signalised gyratory
Will update post after Leeds Cycle Consultation Forum Subgroup on 11/11/2015
Plan aavailable at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xf64h37m315xf5c/UTMC-SLF-256937-5.pdf?dl=0
Created by M Stanley // 2 threads
Consultation on Bus Priority scheme.
Will update post after Cycle Consultation Forum Subgroup meeting on 11/11/2015
Plan available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pkz8uvfqax6z2w0/UTC-SLF-256937-3.pdf?dl=0
Created by Matt Turner // 2 threads
Cycle lanes along Queens Road were removed when it was resurfaced.
Raised by Ambrose here: https://twitter.com/ambrosewhite/status/619431039606329344
Raised to the council, the lanes were added back in after resurfacing, but the council had specified that they were to be removed, so they burnt them off.
Anon // 1 thread
Progress Report to Joint Transport Board 14 October 2015
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
Terrifying stretch of Gilmerton Rd around Robin's Nest needs complete overhaul. Pinch points, blind corners, parking, cratered surface, and school exit, also on a hill where cycling and driving speeds vary a lot.
Created by charlie_lcc // 5 threads
The London Cycle Safety Action Plan 2 (CSAP2) draft is out for consultation. Deadline 25th July 2014
https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/cycling/draft-safety-action-plan
Created by Peter Loader // 4 threads
This issue involves working out the SPOKES response to a draft version of the forthcoming public consultation for Clarendon Road Phase 2, Watford.
If you are a member of SPOKES and do not yet have a copy of the draft document, please contact a member of the SPOKES committee.
When creating a new thread to discuss this issue, you’ll be asked whether this thread is private to the group or not. Please keep it private to the group.
Created by fh // 1 thread
At busy times of day, it is very difficult for cyclists to turn out of Pembroke Street when turning right onto Trumpington Street. Trumpington street has priority and there are no traffic lights. This creates the following problems:
1) Cyclists turning out of Pembroke Street right onto Trumpington street when there is not enough space/time to do so. This causes a lot of braking and it is common to see a lot of people braking or hear a car horn because of this.
2) Build-ups of cyclists waiting to turn out of Pembroke Street get in the way of buses turning into Pembroke street (as buses need more turning space).
This is particularly bad around 9am.
Created by chdot // 1 thread
The old ramp has been closed for a while due tram work.
The new one is due to be opened soon - with an extra hairpin!
One thread found for 'cycle-safety':
Camden Cyclists
A discussion on issue
Recent changes in Oakley Square west
George Coulouris
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No planning applications found for 'cycle-safety'.