Blue Day 10 #1 Posted July 6, 2020 Come on, own up, who’s stupid idea was it? Remove a car lane both ways to install a cycle lane, even though there’s already a cycle lane there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
drolnhoj 15 #2 Posted July 6, 2020 I encountered it for the first time today. Transport masterpiece I don't think. 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Blue Day 10 #3 Posted July 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, drolnhoj said: I encountered it for the first time today. Transport masterpiece I don't think. 🤔 It beggars belief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
s6chris 10 #4 Posted July 6, 2020 First discovered it yesterday afternoon and predicted it would cause congestion, and so it's proved. A look at Google traffic showing queues approaching from the university and Wicker at the moment . Not only is there already a cycle lane on that stretch of road, but if you're coming down Penistone Road the signed cycle route directs you through Kelham Island, thereby avoiding Shalesmoor entirely. Absolutely beggars belief. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Blue Day 10 #5 Posted July 6, 2020 Big queues down Netherthorpe also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,907 #6 Posted July 6, 2020 There will be an excuse for incompetence coming soon enough. Glad I don't have to go that way very often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
darylslinn 10 #7 Posted July 6, 2020 Unbelievable that the cycle lanes are wider than the carriageway for motor vehicles. Well done Sheffield City Council for yet another hair brained road traffic scheme on what is already one of the busiest stretches of road around the centre of Sheffield. Heaven forbid someone breaks down or has a bump when their is nowhere to pull over. How many millions of pounds has the extra lanes and widening cost all for the council to put in cycle lanes... it's rarely I see anybody cycling on there , they all seem to nip through Kelham Island. What next are they going to extend it along the length of Penistone Road or knowing the council up the Parkway ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,907 #8 Posted July 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, darylslinn said: Unbelievable that the cycle lanes are wider than the carriageway for motor vehicles. Well done Sheffield City Council for yet another hair brained road traffic scheme on what is already one of the busiest stretches of road around the centre of Sheffield. Heaven forbid someone breaks down or has a bump when their is nowhere to pull over. How many millions of pounds has the extra lanes and widening cost all for the council to put in cycle lanes... it's rarely I see anybody cycling on there , they all seem to nip through Kelham Island. What next are they going to extend it along the length of Penistone Road or knowing the council up the Parkway ! Careful, Daryl - don't give 'em ideas. 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Magneteer 20 #9 Posted July 6, 2020 Well, speaking as a commuter cyclist, I think it's good to see efforts being made to accommodate us along a major route such as this BUT, Holy Moly, just driven along there and couldn't believe how they've taken a full lane. It's going to cause horrendous queues at rush hour and can only add to standing traffic pollution. it goes some way down Penistone Road too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23 337 #10 Posted July 6, 2020 53 minutes ago, darylslinn said: Unbelievable that the cycle lanes are wider than the carriageway for motor vehicles. Well done Sheffield City Council for yet another hair brained road traffic scheme on what is already one of the busiest stretches of road around the centre of Sheffield. Heaven forbid someone breaks down or has a bump when their is nowhere to pull over. How many millions of pounds has the extra lanes and widening cost all for the council to put in cycle lanes... it's rarely I see anybody cycling on there , they all seem to nip through Kelham Island. What next are they going to extend it along the length of Penistone Road or knowing the council up the Parkway ! And why do you think that is? Might it be because using the existing glass and gravel strewn narrow excuses for cycle lanes was dangerous, and therefore reduced the take up? If your reply uses the phrase "road tax", or any of the usual car-centric responses, don't bother. We need to drastically reduce our reliance on motor vehicles and the huge amount of damage they do to our cities. If your reply mentions an increase in pollution caused by these changes, again don't bother. Motor vehicles cause pollution. The way to reduce it is to reduce the use of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
darylslinn 10 #11 Posted July 6, 2020 And what options then do the motorists have who cannot either ride a bicycle or use public transport ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,907 #12 Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, darylslinn said: And what options then do the motorists have who cannot either ride a bicycle or use public transport ? Or even those who can't ride a bike and rely on public transport (now gridlocked)? I certainly wouldn't like to walk 16 miles a day to/from work, especially in the middle of winter. Edited July 6, 2020 by RollingJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...