Bike Lane Nightmare

[Gasman]

I reproduce without comment the following picture which has appeared in my Facebook feed. It's allegedly in Benidorm but I can't find any other images or mention of it.

I just hope no road planners in the UK see it and get any ideas!!

 

[Saluki]

Is it the colour you object to? Better in blue maybe

 

[Gasman]

Blue's not much better!



Edit: There is more.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

That doesn't seem so bad.

 

[ianrauk]

Looks like bikes have priority over vehicles at least

 

[gavgav]

What's wrong with it? Can't see how it's any more dangerous than cycle lanes here that are painted on the road to the left.

 

[mjr]

I have ridden similar in Portugal. The difficulty is getting to and from it as needed.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Looks like bikes have priority over vehicles at least

You mean: *other* vehicles?

I don't know how well that design would work in the UK or Australia, because the attitudes of the motorists also have to change, from the current assumption that *everyone* must get out of the way of the motorist.

 

[growingvegetables]

I think .............. I could grow to like that! A lot!

Well worth the hassle of getting on to, or off again. But my urban rides are generally a few miles long.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I quite like it. It certainly stands out, giving a keep out motorised vehicles message.
There's a similar cycle lane in Blackburn. Its only half as wide and the markings are faded. Not only that but it's on a very busy road where the vehicles are crossing over the cycle lane without indicating, and nudging in whenever a gap allows it. To cycle down it would be taking a major risk!