Tags: stleonardsplace

#196063, nearby

[Image taken 21.7.23] St Leonard’s Place, York. [NOTE: Unable to place accurately on street view and not get the inside of this coffee shop.] Context: #192648. Other images today: #196064, #196065.

#195373, nearby

[Image taken 27.6.23] Museum Street junction with Duncombe Place (looking towards the Minster), St Leonard's Place and Blake Street, York. This key route and intersection for residents and visitors remains scarred. It's a hazard and … [more]

#192648, nearby

[UPDATE: 21.7.23. Pothole filled: #196063.] [NOTE: 26.6.23 This is still unresolved.] [UPDATE: On 12.4.23 CYC wrote: Thank you for your Road and Pavement problems report. The current status of your report is: Unresolved. We’re currently … [more]

#191778, nearby

[Image taken 5.3.23] St Leonard’s Place, York. Clear signage. Other image today: #191777.

#191777, nearby

[Image taken 5.3.23] St Leonard’s Place, York. Visible temporary signage. But I prefer the clearer message Do Not Overtake Cyclists on other signs used at other times on the network. That wording is also easier to fit onto a sign with the … [more]

#190836, nearby

[Image taken 6.2.23] Bootham Bar, the city walls, York Minster, the De Grey Rooms, St Leonard’s Place, York. The planks used as hoardings on the De Grey Rooms are the colour of the stone of the city walls, Bootham Bar and the Minster. … [more]

#190830, nearby

[Image taken 5.2.23] De Grey Rooms, St Leonard’s Place, York. I don't know what the "less haste" means. I think they could have fewer words and more images... Of what's behind the hoardings, what's planned, the timeline and a before and … [more]

#190829, nearby

[Image taken 5.2.23] De Grey Rooms, St Leonard’s Place, York. The planks of the hoardings (left) on the De Grey Rooms mimic the cladding on the side of the York Theatre Royal (www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/) - rear walls in image. Other image … [more]

#190828, nearby

[Image taken 5.2.23] De Grey Rooms, St Leonard’s Place, York. Planks as hoardings on the De Grey Rooms (www.yorkconservationtrust.org/our-buildings/de-grey-rooms) I get the 'sustainable' message. But in thinking globally they are missing … [more]

#189430, nearby

[Image taken 12.1.23] York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York. A 'York' cycle ie a design that is bespoke and/or adapted for carrying people and/or making utility trips. But it is locked only to itself - using the integral nurse's … [more]

#189429, nearby

[Image taken 12.1.23] York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York. Other image here today and links: #189428.

#189428, nearby

[Image taken 12.1.23] York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York. Attractive new landscaping above the pollution and continual traffic movements of St Leonard's Place outside York Theatre Royal (www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk). I could only … [more]

#189423, nearby

[Image taken 12.1.23] St Leonard’s Place, York. Location of damage in: #189422 plus further damage here. Other image nearby today and links: #189420.

#189422, nearby

[UPDATE: Email from CYC 20.1.23. "Thank you for your Road and Pavement problems report... The current status of your report is: Unresolved. We’re currently coordinating resources so we can schedule the necessary works; in the meantime we … [more]

#189421, nearby

[Image taken 12.1.23] St Leonard’s Place, junction with Duncombe Place, York. Detail of the unavoidable damage to the tarmac in the ASL. See also: #189420 and links.

#189420, nearby

[UPDATE: 20.1.23 CYC won't be repairing this damage: "Thank you for your Road and Pavement problems report... The current status of your report is: closed. The problem has been inspected and no follow up work is required." [Image taken … [more]

#183818, nearby

[Image taken 2.7.22] St Leonard's Place, York. It’s the foremost (light blue) car that’s of interest. A driver who had been in the Gillygate ahead only lane changed lanes while I was watching to turn left. Context and links: #183817.

#183817, nearby

[Image taken 2.7.22] St Leonard's Place, York. The CYC Executive Member for Transport was asking for examples of behaviour at this junction (St Leonard's Place, Bootham - left, Gillygate - ahead). I decided to stand in the sun in the sheep … [more]

#183695, nearby

[Image taken 23.6.22] Exhibition Square, St Leonard’s Place, York. The art gallery has bloomed. Or is it exploded? It’s fun and fabulous and another reason to get around actively – you can alight and appreciate, dismount and marvel, stop … [more]

#183694, nearby

[Image taken 23.6.22] St Leonard’s Place, York. An ASL can provide a safe space (ahead of the motor traffic so you are visible, but also more out of the pollution - not least if you are lower down and closer to the exhausts, eg in a trailer … [more]

#183693, nearby

[Image taken 23.6.22] St Leonard’s Place, York. When lights are on red, when there is safe space, and you can reach it (see: #182521), you have a chance to look around… An important factor in why I cycle. I don’t like to feel enclosed or … [more]

#182526, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York. Context and links: #182525.

#182525, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York. Context: #182468. This driver was indicating right. He stayed in the bay while the left turn (Bootham) filter was green until that turned red and the ‘ahead’ (Gillygate light) … [more]

#182524, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York. Context: #182523. The hospital with an A&E department is around 1km straight over this junction. It’s also the route that ambulances use to access other parts of the city. (An … [more]

#182523, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York. This van driver sped up as s/he approached the lights and so crossed on amber. But... #182524. This junction covers a large area, has blind corners and lights that change to … [more]

#182522, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York These two drivers who were in the 'ahead'/Gillygate lane crossed on the red light. The pedestrian light on Gillygate turns green when these lights turn red... Other images here … [more]

#182521, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York. The two cyclists are unable to access the ASL (explanation see: #182463, #182462). Other images here today: #182520. Context and links: #182514.

#182520, nearby

[Image taken on 9.5.22] St Leonard’s Place, Bootham Bar, York. I arrived to watch the junction for a few minutes and found this situation. A driver is ahead of the ASL and encroaching on the pedestrian crossing. Other images St Leonard’s … [more]

#182480, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Exhibition Square, off St Leonard’s Place, York. Context: #182479. Links to all other images today: #182461.

#182479, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Exhibition Square, off St Leonard’s Place, York. The Sheffields here are very handy (for the theatre, the art gallery, the part of York University based here, the popup seating, to change mode and walk the walls/take … [more]

#182478, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Many cyclists wheel their machines across this junction: there are public toilets and a cafe opposite; or people have wheeled along High Petergate (through Bootham Bar) as it is … [more]

#182477, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. This is an extremely busy junction for non-motorised users. These include residents, business visitors, tourists, pupils from the nearby school.... There are the city walls, the … [more]

#182476, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. The driver of the white car is obstructing the large 'Keep clear' lettering that was repainted at the end of March 2022. Compare with: #182471. Other instance, other lane today: … [more]

#182475, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. The driver of the blue van is obstructing the large 'Keep clear' lettering that was repainted at the end of March 2022. Compare with: #182471. Other instance, other lane today: … [more]

#182474, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and links: #182472.

#182473, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and links: #182472.

#182472, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and links to all images from today: #182461. Drivers crossing in the Gillygate lane on red lights. Other instances this behaviour here today: (Gillygate lane - York … [more]

#182471, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Good practice. This FirstYork driver is neither obstructing the Gillygate ASL nor the 'keep clears' that were repainted at the end of April 2022 (compare with two drivers today: … [more]

#182470, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and links: #182468. All other images today and links: #182461.

#182469, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and links: #182468. All other images today and links: #182461.

#182468, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. This is a very common situation here. Yet I have not heard it discussed by CYC. Bus drivers (tourist and service) use the parking bays on the Art Galley side of the road to pick … [more]

#182467, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. I considered taking a photo of this driver/this vehicle a few seconds before I took this one... S/he had been in the Bootham turn lane (next to the bus) and not in the ASL. I was … [more]

#182466, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and all links today: #182461. Gillygate lane ASL completely obstructed. The driver continued into the ASL: she/he had a choice. She/he did not get 'caught out'. In my … [more]

#182465, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. As per: #182464. Context and all links today: #182461.

#182464, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and all links today: #182461. Gillygate lane ASL completely obstructed. The driver continued into the ASL: she/he had a choice. She/he did not get 'caught out'.

#182463, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and all links today: #182461. Note again the partial encroachment of this York taxi driver into the Bootham turn ASL. This adult with the child on board was unable to … [more]

#182462, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. Context and links to all images and observations today: #182462. These two cyclists used the 'central lane lead-in' to reach the left turn, Bootham, ASL. Partial obstruction of … [more]

#182461, nearby

[Image taken on 7.5.22] Bootham Bar/St Leonard’s Place, York. This junction is a typical CYC 'fudge'. CYC is unable or unwilling to understand that its policy of 'shoehorning' (my term) is not a solution or even a compromise. All users … [more]

#179819, nearby

[UPDATE: 20.6.22 I saw all the holes had been filled.] [Image taken 8.3.22] Duncombe Place/Museum Street/Blake Street/St Leonard's Place junction, York. The tarmac at this critical junction is either damaged (as here), or patched. This area … [more]

#171156, nearby

[Update see: #179819] [UPDATE 25.11.22: More of the cavities have been filled. CYC said the damage was to have been repaired end Oct 2021 but there was no tarmac to be had.] [Image taken 28.6.21] Duncombe Place/Museum Street/Blake … [more]