Cycle users on pavements.

[mjr]

Dont force yourself by wait for gaps.

Pardon?

 

[classic33]

Pardon?

Those on foot are now the vunerable ones, having to avoid vehicles on the paths.

 

[mjr]

Those on foot are now the vunerable ones, having to avoid vehicles on the paths.

That's never what he meant to write.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Pardon?

I think there's a comma missing : Don't force yourself by, wait for gaps.

 

[GaGa]

This should start a few views / opinions flying - !
In the fair city of Norwich, on the basis that it's no different from any other city / town in this respect, more cycle users seem to ride the pavements than the roads. There's no point in asking them why; you'll just get a load of abuse. I know, I've tried.
So, why do they do it - ? Is it simply because they can get away with it and it saves them having to stop or slow down for mundane things like traffic signs - ? It's also common to see them cycling along the pavement with a cycle lane on the road right beside them - !
If they come across pedestrians, either solo or with prams, disability frames or whatever who have the temerity to also be using the same bit of pavement, the pedestrian is expected to get out of the cycle users way and they usually do. Any comment or reaction from said pedestrian is invariably greeted with abuse.
Thoughts on the matter folks - !

You couldn't cycle on the pavements around here, too many cars parked on them. Pedestrians,in particular those pushing prams, have step onto the road to avoid them. There was a plan to fine drivers for parking on the pavement but if all cars were forced to park on the road we'd have total grid lock.

 

[mjr]

You couldn't cycle on the pavements around here, too many cars parked on them. Pedestrians,in particular those pushing prams, have step onto the road to avoid them. There was a plan to fine drivers for parking on the pavement but if all cars were forced to park on the road we'd have total grid lock.

Except we wouldn't because obstructing the highway is a tow-away offence, so it'd soon sort it itself out. In the short term, expect lots of whining from motorists who have bought more vehicles than they can store on their own land and either won't pay for legal storage or won't walk to/from it. It would be best to do it just after the borough/district elections (many of which are 2nd May), so they'll have 3 years to experience the benefit before being able to kick out councillors in retribution.