Cycle Super-Highways

[Origamist]

I had the day off yesterday. So only saw them this morning.

I actually like the giant blue/white logos as they're in the centre of the lane and signify to drivers that cyclists can and should take the lane when appropriate. I'd actually like to see more of them (every 10m) and less of the blue lanes (particularly on the Tooting - Balham stretch).

I'll upload some film tonight.

 

[gaz]

I agree. A good addition

 

[Origamist]

I actually like the giant blue/white logos as they're in the centre of the lane and signify to drivers that cyclists can and should take the lane when appropriate. I'd actually like to see more of them (every 10m) and less of the blue lanes (particularly on the Tooting - Balham stretch).

I'll upload some film tonight.

Here's the film of the new route markings. I've also included a stupid overtake by a bus driver on the approach to the Elephant and Castle bypass:

View: http://vimeo.com/12621332

 

[clarion]

The ones in the general part of the lane are only where there is no magic blue paint at the side. The multiple logos are where you go past busier junctions, for the benefit of drivers joining or leaving the main road, reminding them of the CSH.

 

[clarion]

btw, Origamist, might I be allowed to point plod in the direction of your footage of the Kennington incident aftermath? I think it shows the VRN as LB06LHP, which is what I had. The Officer took it down as LB06LHB.

 

[gaz]

Here's the film of the new route markings. I've also included a stupid overtake by a bus driver on the approach to the Elephant and Castle bypass:

View: http://vimeo.com/12621332

I got some footage up yesterday of a section earlier in balham. Link below for anyone that is intrested.

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-vDwk_fUE


That bus pass was EXTREAMLY close! are you reporting that to the bus company?

 

[Origamist]

The ones in the general part of the lane are only where there is no magic blue paint at the side. The multiple logos are where you go past busier junctions, for the benefit of drivers joining or leaving the main road, reminding them of the CSH.

Yes, they're more akin to US style sharrows and Danish cycle logos, but there is overlap with the lanes at certain points.

btw, Origamist, might I be allowed to point plod in the direction of your footage of the Kennington incident aftermath? I think it shows the VRN as LB06LHP, which is what I had. The Officer took it down as LB06LHB.

Certainly, yours is the only video I've retained on Vimeo. The others get deleted after a week.

You're correct with the VRN:

I got some footage up yesterday of a section earlier in balham. Link below for anyone that is intrested.

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-vDwk_fUE


That bus pass was EXTREAMLY close! are you reporting that to the bus company?

Probably. The woman didn't seem too bothered, but I didn't check she was OK - which I should have done. It was stupidly close IMO.

My film follows on from yours, nice work!

 

[Origamist]

I've been invited to the Cycle Superhighways Launch on the 19 July, betwen 7-10am on Clapham Common. Not sure what it will entail, but I'm going to attend...

 

[gaz]

I've been invited to the Cycle Superhighways Launch on the 19 July, betwen 7-10am on Clapham Common. Not sure what it will entail, but I'm going to attend...

I shall also be popping along to that. I heard from a little birdie that some big wigs will be there.

 

[BentMikey]

Well, make sure you tell them their design skills are like those of an orangutan c@nt.

 

[gaz]

Well, make sure you tell them their design skills are like those of an orangutan c@nt.

Not sure i will use those words.

 

[clarion]

But it conveys the message so well...

 

[Origamist]

Work has started at Stockwell - it was very congested this morning and I managed to get myself in the wrong lane.

This CS site should be interesting as they are talking about a segregated facility:

The Cycle Superhighways proposal at Stockwell Gyratory involves the two lanes heading northbound for the A3 being reduced to one lane for motor traffic, to reduce potential conflict between motorists and cyclists. Cyclists will continue onto a new 1.5m blue lane separated from general traffic on one side by a barrier; a further protected cycle lane is proposed at the junction parallel to Stockwell Terrace

 

[Lurker]

Work has started at Stockwell - it was very congested this morning and I managed to get myself in the wrong lane.

This CS site should be interesting as they are talking about a segregated facility:

"The Cycle Superhighways proposal at Stockwell Gyratory involves the two lanes heading northbound for the A3 being reduced to one lane for motor traffic, to reduce potential conflict between motorists and cyclists. Cyclists will continue onto a new 1.5m blue lane separated from general traffic on one side by a barrier; a further protected cycle lane is proposed at the junction parallel to Stockwell Terrace"

1.5m? It sounds narrow. Does this not assume single-file use? How will that work?

 

[Origamist]

Well, I don't know if the plans have changed since the mayor's questions, but 1.5m will mean that some cyclists will try to overtake one another even though there's not sufficient space.

I'm very unsure about this intervention, but I'll wait to see how it operates. If it makes me uncomfortable, I'll stick to the road and no doubt get stick for doing so.

More positively, Clapham Common South side is now one lane, meaning you can now share the lane with traffic more comfortably. Previously, it was two narrow lanes and I always took primary in the nearside lane.