Andy Connion AndyCo

This article in the Cambridge Independent, March 2023, shows the value of parking in Cambridge. It demonstrates the enormous subsidy that people get when parking on-street for free, given the value of land in Cambridge. And yet some people complain about Residents’ Parking at £102/year - absolute bargain for motorists!

[Image taken 23.3.23] Grosvenor Terrace/Scarborough Terrace junction with Grosvenor Road, York. This driver is on a buildout with double yellows all around. This means no road user or pedestrian can see. I feel she was waiting for someone – to come over the ‘glass bridge’ (the pedestrian bridge the steps of which are visible to the left) that crosses the York-Scarborough rail line. Other image today and links: #192206.

[Image taken 23.3.23] Burton Stone Lane (close to the junction with Horner Street), York. Water collects here in wet weather and remains in situ for some time. This shows the position of the pools not the extent of the water that collects here. (It’s dried up a bit today.) Other image today and links: #192206.

[Image taken 23.3.23] Burton Stone Lane (Bootham/Clifton end), York. Earlier this week I saw the wand had presumably been hit by a motorist. It’s now on the pavement outlined red in my image. The original position is marked by the dashed vertical line. As I was taking this image a pedestrian stopped to talk to me. He asked, Are you taking a photo of the damage? I said I was. He said he was a resident who is commissioning a noise review. His home is next to the second pair of speed cushions (see: #188990 including overview and links). I asked what he wanted to happen. He said he wanted the measures to come out. Other image today and links: #192206.

[Image taken 23.3.23] Bootham, York. Gates closed despite the sign (see: #191000) and the need. In the minute I was here four people on cycles exited that narrow gate on the right. No sightlines for anyone. No lights to enable them to know when it was safe(r) to cross this junction. This is part of the Scarborough Bridge to Bootham Park cycle route improvements scheme #177537. The site was to be redeveloped part of which included facilities for the public. A news item from 22.3.23 put the plans in doubt: yorkmix.com/shock-as-huge-bootham-park-hospital-redevelopment-is-axed-as-costs-spiral/. Other images today: #192207, #192208, #192209.

View of RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve from the sky tower at Silverdale, Morecambe Bay

The jetty at Arnside is a great spot to take in the view of the Kent Viaduct on the Bay Cycle Way.

Sale in Trafford near Mancheter . Correct sign for roadworks here . " Narrow Lanes do not overtake cyclists "

Trafford White City near Manchester Bike Hire Stands. Bike shown is an Ebike

Trafford Wite City near Manchester Planning application for Bike Hire Stands by SMIDSY Ltd

Walking route needed through the station car park as the path by the back of Quick Fit is overgrown, not overlooked and dark.

The footpath all along here from the new houses is too narrow and overgrown to walk along as cars speed past.

Footpath needs improving as it makes it hard to safely cross to Macknade and out into the countryside.

The start of the unsigned diversion route for the canal towpath closure still has signs up for the Stockingfield diversion.

The canal towpath is now closed for resurfacing. Work can be seen going on in the distance. However, the only information for the diversion route is on the notice at the closure. The route itself, which is via the parallel main road, is not signed.

The surface of this former sewage treatment site is sealed with tarmac. Somebody decided to paint lots of parking slots on here, but apparently never used. It is just poor practise.

The road to the right has now been paved (see #71336 ) and winter tyres are required on the Cund road (in winter, presumably) - but the distance is still wrong.

Cut-through in Dumbraveni

I don't imagine that any of this will be designated as a cycleway, but you never know in Romania.

There's a surprising amount of cycling in Dumbraveni, despite or even because of the fact that the whole place has been dug up.

There's a surprising amount of cycling in Dumbraveni, despite or even because of the fact that the whole place has been dug up.

Level crossing closed as part of the rebuilding of the railway - all the more reason for a decent cycleway to the station.

Dumbraveni station - thoroughly rebuilt, but without any off-road cycle access. It's about a kilometre from the town centre, ideal for jumping on a bike.

Dumbraveni station - thoroughly rebuilt, but without any cycle parking. It's about a kilometre from the town centre, ideal for jumping on a bike.

New pedestrian access to the river bank, Sighisoara. There's not much scope for creating a cycleway here.

Cycleway, Sighisoara

Cycleway and pedestrian crossing. No tactile paving, no warning signs, nada.

Cars are parked on one side at all times. Bottleneck at peak hours as it becomes a one-way road. Please widen this road (from 2 to 3 lanes) or put a double yellow line. A temporary traffic light at peak times would also help. Cars can then get out of this junction safely. Right now, cars must skid and needle through the busy main road traffic from both ways to join it. Accidents are bound to happen.

TPT NCN62 next to Carrington Spur Ashton on Mersey Trafford. Looking South.The path has narrowed since resurfacing in 2016. It's about half or third it's 2016 width. People pass each other with difficulty

TPT NCN62 next to Carrington Spur Ashton on Mersey Trafford.The path has narrowed since resurfacing in 2016. It's about half or third it's 2016 width. People pass each other with difficulty

TPT NCN62 next to Carrington Spur Ashton on Mersey Trafford. Looking North. The path has narrowed since resurfacing in 2016. It's about half or third it's 2016 width. People pass each other with difficulty

TPT NCN62 next to Carrington Spur Ashton on Mersey Trafford. Looking South.The path has narrowed since resurfacing in 2016. It's about half or third it's 2016 width. People pass each other with difficulty

North and South lifts are not working today 😕 t.co/SojWswoRBt

Route signs for the new Via Transilvanica - open for cycling as well as hiking.

Not at all sure what the point is.

End of new pop-up street closure - including to cyclists.

New pop-up street closure - including to cyclists.

Road access to the citadel of Sighisoara, through two sets of arches.

Cut-through in Sighisoara - there's a low modal filter bollard at the far end.

Normal for Sighisoara - this cyclist is carrying his bike down these new steps from the citadel.

Modal filter on Patrick Freeley Lane where it meets with La Pouquelaye.

Cyclists Dismount - or ride through the ford

Here’s a photo showing our upgrade of the walking and cycling route linking Bursledon Road to @Southamptoncc Cycle Network route 3. We’ve also repositioned the streetlights and improved the signage on it. t.co/EKNwVpB4zx t.co/ukLkCHFrDU

Stockport's new interchange Bridge is kinda there. Hopefully will provide a frictionless route for walkers and wheelers between train station, bus station and town!

So far I'm a fan. t.co/drjzUn8Byu

Route marker for the new Via Transilvanica - supposedly open for cycling as well as hiking.

Route sign for the new Via Transilvanica - supposedly open for cycling as well as hiking.

Horse cart on the E60 on a Sunday morning - supposedly banned from the European highway in Romanias.

Traditional hiking routes markers plus a T for the Via Transilvanica, which can be hiked or cycled.

Bikes for rent at this excellent café - e-bikes also available. Saschiz has become a real cycling hub, with a festival in the summer.

New road bridge replacing the collapsing wooden bridge in #71276 - with markings for walking and cycling routes

Timing of signal for cyclists going between Hyde Park/William St is awful. Lots of waiting even when people could go.

Millennium Milepost 517 on Sustrans NCN1

Bus-stop and cyclist, Râsnov, Romania

Riverside route, Râsnov

I think the strip beside the road is supposed to be a cycleway

I think the strip to the left of the signs is supposed to be a cycleway

Cycle parking near the funicular to Râsnov castle

Every village pharmacy seems to have a bike outside it.

Road (now one-way) over the top of an underground car-park, with a cycleway on one side.

Wee repair station from Sustrans, with tools, a stand, and instructions on how to fix a puncture

Uncovered Cycle Parking

New cycleway approaching Angouleme Way. Good protection but the dark surface is very bumpy.

An unfortunately very lumpy and uneven surface on this new cycleway.

New cycle facility in Bury. The parking on the street is due to be removed.

A new cycle lane during construction. Unfortunately the black surface is very lumpy.

New cycle and pedestrian facility during construction, March 2023

Our segregated cycling route on Lancaster Road has been incredibly well received, but I’ve listened to users who feel the De Montfort Street junction could be safer - I’ve signed off a plan to improve the situation for all road users with works starting week commencing 3rd April. t.co/MG9FSDrYlL

Bike (with the handlebars turned 90°) perhaps as a sign of the Punct Gastronomic Local (Local Gastronomic Point) inside. A bit of a mystery.

Arrows for medium and long cycle routes out of Mesendorf, Romania

Cycle parking (slits in a log) at the fortified church of Viscri, Romania

Bike must be wheeled through the fortified church enclosure in Viscri (which is also a popular short-cut in the village)

Up the hill and down again... kids on bikes in Viscri, Romania

Up the hill and down again... kids on bikes in Viscri, Romania

[Image created 17.3.23] Article by Laura Laker in the May 2023 issue of Cycling Plus [www.cyclingplus.com/] about cycle carriage on trains. She was travelling out of Euston station. London hence my locating this there. Other image today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23]. Horner Street, York. Yet still drivers park here - as one did just after I'd taken this image - including on the drop kerb on this side and the opposite one. Context: #190864. Other image today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Burton Stone Lane junction with Field View, York. The scaffolding has delayed repairs to the road surface here. An email from CYC dated 10.3.23 says: "Unfortunately, due to utility works and some scaffolding encroaching into the carriageway (near the junction of Field View), the contractor has had to leave a small area of patching that was originally scheduled. Please be assured that the contractor will return to complete the works at a suitable time in the future. In addition, the lining refurbishment planned following the patching works has unfortunately been delayed due to the wet weather conditions. The lining will be completed as soon as conditions allow." Other image this subject today: #192134. Other image today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. Context: #189234 and #191693. Parts of Burton Stone Lane were patched and resurfaced in late (December?) 2022 and, as here, in March 2023. Other image this subject today: #192135. Other image today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Crichton Avenue, looking towards the junction with Burton Stone Lane, York. Context and links: #192132.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Crichton Avenue, looking towards the junction with Intake Avenue, York. Resurfacing has created uncomfortable bumps. Is it due to be covered in green tarmac and made smooth? I'll ask CYC. Location: #192133. Other image today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access, York. The distance between the stopline (see: #192126) and the carrigeway is around 17-18m. Uphill. And crosses a very well used NMU path. The people on this have no warning when vehicle turns into the cul de sac and towards/over the path. This is also the case when motorists are exiting Denning's Yard and access. People approaching the crossing may not see the vehicle as the sightlines are so limited. Plus, there is no visible warning a driver has a green light to proceed. Very many people who use the crossing are unaware there are lights for drivers leaving the cul de sac as they can't see them. When I was watching this junction today, exiting drivers were crossing onto the carriageway (junction) as or after the light on Denning's Yard access turned red. One driver stopped after the light turned green to talk to a pedestrian with a box of chips. The light turned red, and the driver could see it, but he continued though/over it.

MY EXPERIENCE: Another driver turned into mouth of the access road and was, it seemed, within touching distance of someone crossing the path. The pedestrian was seemingly unaware of the vehicle or how close it was. I saw the vehicle (a car-height van) only as it got close to the pedestrian. (From the angle I don't think the driver was turning left out of Wigginton Road south.) Other image today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access (looking towards the junction with Crichton Avenue – left - and Wigginton Road, York. The distance between the edge of the crossing and the carriageway is around 4m 20cm. It is uphill towards the carriageway. Context and links: #192126.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access looking west and downhill towards the York-Scarborough railway), York. The distance between the northern edge of the NMU crossing and the stopline is around 12m 56cm. There is a noticeable incline from the stop line visible in this image and the carriageway behind the camera position. Context and links: #192126.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access, York. The crossing is around 3m 80cm wide. Context and links: #192126.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access, York. The crossing is marked but unsignalled. There is no assistance with crossing it. There can be 300 people crossing at peak – to school – times. The distance between the stopline for these lights (see: #192126) and this crossing is 8m 76cm. The width of this crossing: #192128. Context and links: #192126.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access, York. From this stop line to the red tarmac (marked but not signalled) non motorised users crossing it is 8m 76cm see #192127 (and noticeably uphill). The distance between this stopline and the carriageway of the junction is around 18m #192131. Other image here today and links: #192125.

[Image taken 17.3.23] Denning’s Yard access (looking eastwards – Crichton Avenue to the left, Wigginton Road south- and northbound ahead), York. When these lights turn green which lights are on red? Query sent to CYC 17.3.23. Context: #170962. Other images here today: #192126, #192127, #192128, #192129, #192130, #192131. Other images nearby today: #192132, #192133, #192134, #192135, #192136. Cycles on trains article: #192137.

Fatal collision Jeep and cyclist.

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The decaying leaves of autumn have still not been swept up, but the council employs someone to drive a van along the path every week or so. This does not count as maintenance!

Some of the gates across the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath are now regularly shut across the path again.

Zweirichtungs Geh und Radweg. Roter Teppich für Querung fehlt

Wegen Baustelle am Straßenrand ist die Straße für Radfahrer gesperrt. Einzige Alternative: Schieben?!

Zweirichtungs-Geh und Radweg Weiher als 1,6 m breit. Keine Benutzungspflicht.

Kreisverkehr mit Fußgängerüberweg an allen Ausfahrten

Allow bike parking on the street with bike racks

Stop pavement parking. Parking should only be allowed on one side of Nutgrove Avenue.

Widen pavement and prevent car parking, road is very thin and narrow with parked cars, too many close passes of cars driving too fast.

It looks like @StockportMBC PARC strategy (pedestrian area reallocated to car) is going ahead. I'm not convinced reallocating what little pedestrian space there is to cars is the best strategy. But the council seem convinced it's the best way forward. This in the town centre. t.co/T2S838OL1o

The worst recent obstructions on Love Lane (including #191999 / #192002) have been cleared, but they haven't touched this which one might not notice (until too late) and where I estimate the headroom at about 1.8m.

@camcycle @LNethsingha @alexbeckett @Tomstukeley @borofergie Huntingdon ring road has people walking and cycling disproportionately represented in KSI injury collision data. It's not a surprise that a 77 year old would be scared off the busy ring road onto a sub standard shared use path. @MikeyCycling @RantyHighwayman t.co/e2BXWhlQ0W

See #153503

Junction as a whole is difficult for pedestrians, with cars coming from 5 directions including from the petrol station which cross the footway