Bradford Cycle Lane

[classic33]

Official non-response now available at https://www.facebook.com/cyclecityconnect/posts/460067474174494 - until cityconnect delete it, which they can, as page admins.

This one?
"Thanks for all the comments on the junction off Dick Lane, we appreciate the time taken to let us know your views and have got the following response;

The design for this junction has not differed from the design consulted on although we acknowledge that the design drawings for this junction may have been misinterpreted. Safety concerns from the safety Audit Team were one of the factors for the design of this junction.
This junction has been subject to the same sign off process by Advisory Group and Programme Board that all other designs have. Advisory Group includes representatives from Sustrans, CTC and Leeds Cycle Campaign as well as other interested parties. The design for this junction has also been subject to the same public consultation process on and off line.
However, in light of the considerable interest on social media and sections of the press, the design team have been asked to produce a position statement to be reviewed by the Advisory Group to ensure that the final design is the best possible outcome in this location.
If we have been quiet today it is because we have been looking at the issues raised and progressing a solution. The safety of cyclists and the provision of an ambitious piece of infrastructure remains our key priority.

We'll keep you updated. Thanks"


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[classic33]

How did that white van thing get parked there? Is that a dropped kerb for vehicles?

Looks like my 10 year old drew the layout .....

Shaun

Taxi company & shops there. You can see the dropped curb in the picture.

 

[midlife]

Wouldn't it have been better on the other side of the road if that's a taxi and shops ?

Shaun

 

[glenn forger]

The detailed designs which are still on the CityConnect website show the side road giving way to the cycle track.

 

[Profpointy]

Wouldn't it have been better on the other side of the road if that's a taxi and shops ?

Shaun

would have been better still if all involved had gone to the pub, spent the budget on beer and built nothing.

I am perfectly serious by the way. This is not merely total crap but far worse than merely useless as it increases the danger and inconveniences users, and non-using cyclists and motorists too - and all with public money ie our hard earned taxes. Makes me genuinely angry

 

[classic33]

Wouldn't it have been better on the other side of the road if that's a taxi and shops ?

Shaun

Wide pavement at that point and they don't own the land, sports ground & golf course, on the other side.

 

[classic33]

The detailed designs which are still on the CityConnect website show the side road giving way to the cycle track.

If you follow the link given by @mrjay, you'll see that the approved plans were not followed. That from a local.

 

[Pete Owens]

The detailed designs which are still on the CityConnect website show the side road giving way to the cycle track.

But that would have been before the safety auditors spotted how dangerous that would have been.

 

[glenn forger]

But that would have been before the safety auditors spotted how dangerous that would have been.

Then why are cityconnect claiming that what we see is what was approved?

 

[classic33]

But that would have been before the safety auditors spotted how dangerous that would have been.

Then why are cityconnect claiming that what we see is what was approved?

"The design for this junction has not differed from the design consulted on although we acknowledge that the design drawings for this junction may have been misinterpreted. Safety concerns from the safety Audit Team were one of the factors for the design of this junction.
This junction has been subject to the same sign off process by Advisory Group and Programme Board that all other designs have. Advisory Group includes representatives from Sustrans, CTC and Leeds Cycle Campaign as well as other interested parties. The design for this junction has also been subject to the same public consultation process on and off line. "

 

[mjr]

But that would have been before the safety auditors spotted how dangerous that would have been.

Less dangerous than the layout they've built, which is similar to the lethal A316 in Richmond.

 

[glenn forger]

The original plans are still there. They are completely different, so when cityconnect claim that what we see is what was approved they're lying.

 

[classic33]

Less dangerous than the layout they've built, which is similar to the lethal A316 in Richmond.

Its not on a main road as such though. Its a minor road, in that area. I'll stick with Sticker Lane & Leeds Road rather than use that road. Any day.

 

[classic33]

The original plans are still there. They are completely different, so when cityconnect claim that what we see is what was approved they're lying.

No, being economical with the truth! These are hard times and they must be economical at times.

 

[glenn forger]

https://departmentfortransport.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/leeds-bradford-cityconnect-an-update/

The project’s mouthpiece has now issued a statement on their Facebook page.
Unfortunately, the two main claims are untrue.