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164351Photo #164351The lines of desire - Bicycle and Footprints in the miry clay, where a Segregated Bicycle Lane is desperately needed along St Oswalds Road, Gloucester. Wide roads and narrow paths abound here.Other:
Infrastructure
general
154807Photo #154807Ashleworth Hub. Post Office.Other:
Misc
general
146498Photo #146498Barriers Galore in Gloucester Road and Campden Road in Cheltenham. Considering there are more Bicycles into the dead end road than the odd car.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
142846Photo #142846High Speed Train built for British Rail. Bicycle Parking at Cheltenham Spa railway station.Cycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
141881Photo #141881Coronavirus Covid-19 Social Distancing Water Filled Red and White Barriers in High Street, Tewkesbury.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
125107Photo #125107No ferry from Forthampton at the minute to Tewkesbury.Other:
Misc
general
125089Photo #125089Fingerpost with clear large typeface destinations.Destination:
Infrastructure
destinations
119722Photo #119722Here there is a diversion from the road traffic. It has a few potholes at this end. Twigworth is in need of a Segregated Bicycle Path.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
119720Photo #119720Side Street 15mph Sign. [private roads can have non-standard speed limits]General sign/notice:
Good practice
signs
116068Photo #116068Take the rough or the smooth? Left a nice surface to ride a normal Bicycle. Right an awful rough and ready track which is not good enough for normal Bicycles.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
116067Photo #116067Slippery Slope and loose gravel which is not very good to use a Bicycle upon. Tarmacadam needed at the Thomas Telford Bridge.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
116058Photo #116058New Tarmac and Old Barriers. Very poor Obstruction in Hempsted.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115832Photo #115832Bicycles, Sheep, Deer, Children, Tractors, Horses and Wild Boar use the roads. This is NOT an empty road.General sign/notice:
Good practice
signs
115794Photo #115794Segregated Bicycle Path with the Malvern Hills in the background in Staunton.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115793Photo #115793The Shared Use Bicycle Path in Corse will finish at the corner of Gloucester Road on the A417 and Oridge Street which turns right to Upleadon. The road to Hartpury has HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles) and fast cars travelling in convoy at excessive speed.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
115792Photo #115792Corse & Staunton. A Chartist Settlement since 1848. Segregated Bicycle Path from the HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles) and other motorised vehicles.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115791Photo #115791On the right hand side of the road the Shared Use Bicycle Path starts near Corse. It does not continue all the way from Corse to Hartpury on a very fast road with wide verges that could have a Segregated Bicycle Path.Road environment:
Problem
road
115790Photo #115790No Segregated Bicycle Path on the wide space on the verge away from fast traffic on the A417 in Corse. Many Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and other Wagons. Excessive Speeding seen on the road that connects M50.Road environment:
Problem
road
115665Photo #115665Bridge over the River Severn.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115664Photo #115664Rough road and grit on very narrow path. Newent Road, Highnam.Road environment:
Problem
road
115663Photo #115663A Silly Scaffolding Barrier Obstruction to hinder Bicycle use. Sustrans National Cycle Network NCN 42.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115561Photo #115561Twists and turns to cross the road by Bicycle. Slightly better here for protection apart from the Zig Zag manoeuvres someone on a Bicycle has to make.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
115560Photo #115560How not to design a junction which a very poor design that does not have a proper Protected Intersection.Road environment:
Problem
road
115559Photo #115559Bicycle Path continues but the old 1930s planners sent Bicycle Riders into the road. The person on a Bicycle needs more protection from traffic at junctions.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115558Photo #115558The 1930s Inter War Era Bicycle Path in Estcourt Road, Gloucester.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115545Photo #115545Cycleway or Side Street. Estcourt Road.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115544Photo #115544A Sign which is telling the motorists not to park here. The Bicycle Path is there.General sign/notice:
Good practice
signs
115543Photo #115543The National Cycle Network NCN 41 barrier collection.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115541Photo #115541Arle Court Roundabout.Dutch-style cycleway:
Infrastructure
dutchcycleways
115540Photo #115540Arle Court Roundabout under the A40.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
115539Photo #115539Under the A40 road underpass for Bicycles with a Walkway for Walkers.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
115538Photo #115538Slightly steep incline but away from traffic.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115537Photo #115537Underpass at Elmbridge Court Roundabout under the A417.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115536Photo #115536An underpass under the A417. Elmbridge Burger Roundabout.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115535Photo #115535Under the A40 Golden Valley in Churchdown.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
115534Photo #115534Underpass under the A40 Golden Valley By-Pass/Elmbridge Court Roundabout in Churchdown.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
115533Photo #115533Underpass under the A40.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
115532Photo #115532Another poorly positioned Sign in the middle of the Bicycle Path.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115531Photo #115531Traffic Light Sign placed on the Bicycle Path sending out the wrong signals to hinder Bicycle users.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115529Photo #115529The National Cycle Network (NCN) 41 is signed on different ways in Churchdown. Here is another Barrier to hinder people on Bicycles.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115528Photo #115528Social Distancing with the Coronavirus Covid-19 means that more space is needed for people. The Shared Use Bicycle Path in Churchdown gets narrow at the junction because of the left hand traffic filter lane.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115527Photo #115527The first of the far too many obstacles on the poorly designed National Cycle Network NCN 41 from Gloucester to Cheltenham.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115526Photo #115526Barriers and a Lamppost in the very narrow John Woods Alley in Gloucester on the poorly designed National Cycle Network NCN 41.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115525Photo #115525The poorly designed National Cycle Network NCN 41 in John Woods Alley, Gloucester. It is far too narrow and an obstacle course.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115524Photo #115524Another Awful 'A' Frame by the gate which can be Locked.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115510Photo #115510Barrier where there is no Dropped Kerb when the Signed National Cycle Network (NCN) 41 points to the left. A right palaver!Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115508Photo #115508Traffic Lights on a Table Top Crossing. Cheltenham Road in Longlevens, Gloucester.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
115507Photo #115507Barriers Galore.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115506Photo #115506A Table Top Crossing. Oxstalls Campus, University of Gloucestershire.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
115505Photo #115505The poorly designed National Cycle Network (NCN 41) which is too narrow and is a barrier to progress in more ways than one.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115504Photo #115504National Cycle Network 41 (NCN 41) Obstacles.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115503Photo #115503The 1930s style Cycleway with a Bus Halt Lay-by breech. Estcourt Road, Gloucester.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115502Photo #115502A 1930s style Cycleway with a Bus Halt Lay-by making a breech. Now part of the National Cycle Network NCN 41.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115500Photo #115500Bus Halt Bypass for Bicycles. This is also known as a Floating Bus Stop. Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
115499Photo #115499After the barrier followed by a rough and steep BMX track. It is supposed to be for Bicycles but is really dire.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115498Photo #115498Too steep and as rough as hell. The surface is an utter mess with dust and gravel. The gravel is loose, sharp and large. The Bicycle had to be walked.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
115497Photo #115497An Awful 'A' Frame on National Cycle Network (NCN 41). Abysmal 'A' Frame which is so bad there is reflector stickers on it which suggests that at night it is a nightmare obstruction and danger!Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115495Photo #115495Coronavirus Covid-19 Warning on the Gate and the Awful 'A' Frame. This is in Churchdown.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115351Photo #115351This road is generally a Rat Run.Road environment:
Problem
road
115350Photo #115350Shared Use Two Way Bicycle Path (from Gloucester to Cheltenham) becomes a One Way Cycle Lane near the junction. A Bicycle user (from Cheltenham to Gloucester) has to either cross two lanes of traffic or go the wrong way on the Cycle Lane.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
115349Photo #115349Shared Use Bicycle Path.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115338Photo #115338The Round and Red Warning Sign is 20 mph (miles per hour) which is a good size, whilst the Blue Direction Sign is too small to Gloucester City Centre.Route sign:
Infrastructure
routesigns
115319Photo #115319The Worst Dangerous Obstruction a Bicycle Path in Gloucestershire. The Shared Use Bicycle Path does not have the legal recommended width of over 150cm width for a Single Lane Bicycle Path. This Bicycle Path is two way even so, with this Bus Halt Flag being totally dangerous especially at Night it can not been seen. Cheltenham Road East, Staverton.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
115318Photo #115318Westgate Bridges the in Westgate Street, Gloucester. The Shared Use Bicycle Bridge has a steeper pitch than the Road Bridges.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115317Photo #115317Westgate Bridges, the Bicycle Walkway Bridge is steep pitch and was not renewed when the two Road Bridges either side of it were replaced.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115316Photo #115316Bicycle Parking Stalling in Northgate Street.Cycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
115315Photo #115315Signs, Pillars and Posts and Railings. Two one way Bicycle Paths with a Bus Lane in Northgate Street, Gloucester. View towards Black Dog Way where the pathway is across the Crossing.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115314Photo #115314Bus and Cycle Lane in Northgate Street in Gloucester. Equipped with Tactile Paving and a Sign.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115313Photo #115313The End of the Token Segregated Bicycle Path as well as the Bus Lane. There are Bicycle Stalls. Northgate Street across Black Dog Way and Bruton Way towards London Road which goes under the South Wales Railway in Gloucester.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115312Photo #115312Northgate Street to London Road in Gloucester. A token Bicycle Path with some Segregation.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
115253Photo #115253Llanthony Bridge in Gloucester.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
114899Photo #114899Shared Use Path next to a Bus Lane which allows Motorbikes and Bicycles.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
114898Photo #114898A Needless Obstruction made from old Scaffolding next to the Gate.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
114897Photo #114897Townham Bridge over the South Wales Railway on Alney Island.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
114896Photo #114896The Telford Bridge spanning the River Severn at Over. It was built from 1825 to 1828. Used by traffic until 1974. Bicycles and Walkers only can cross over here.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
114693Photo #114693Utterly Useless Obstruction and No Dropped Kerb for Bicycles.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
114692Photo #114692Silly Sign to the always locked gate.Route sign:
Problem
routesigns
114691Photo #114691WARNING! An Awful 'A' Frame on Alney Island. An obstruction and a clear DANGER! The Surface is liable to be touched by Bicycle Handlebars and hands of the riders, hence is a potential risk of being smitten with Coronavirus-Covid-19. The Metal Plates are near the heads of Cyclists. Unlike a Supermarket there is no active cleaning.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
114595Photo #114595Here is the end of the Shared Use Bicycle Path with Cycle Parking across the road.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
114594Photo #114594Shared Use Bicycle Path with a Slow for a side street. The design is poor as the traffic on the side street should be traffic calmed and slow for the Bicycle.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
114593Photo #114593The Shared Use Bicycle Path in Longford Lane finishes on the north side of Longford Lane. Longford Lane is in Tewkesbury Borough Council and the borough boundary into Gloucester City Council is over the bridge. People on the Bicycle have to cross the border on the south side of the bridge.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
114592Photo #114592Bicycle ParkingCycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
114591Photo #114591Bicycle and Foot Crossing in Longford Lane.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
114590Photo #114590A Shared Use Bicycle and Foot Crossing.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
113791Photo #113791Wild Daffodils in Dymock Woods reached by Bicycle on the Newent Cycling Loop.Destination:
Misc
destinations
113023Photo #113023Bicycle Parking at the Old School Rooms, St Michael's Church in Stoke Gifford.Cycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
112420Photo #112420Beryl Rental Bicycles in King Street, Hereford. Green Bicycles.Bike share:
Misc
bikeshare
112320Photo #112320Sula Lightship. Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.Cycleway:
Misc
cycleways
112319Photo #112319High Orchard Bridge unmetalled Canal Towpath which is made of very rough old railway ballast and it is so uncomfortable to ride a Bicycle here. On the left is a kerb over the drain in the awful unfinished ground work.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
112318Photo #112318High Orchard Bridge. Here the Lifting Bridge has Shared Use Bicycle and Walking over the Canal and Towpath on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The Shared Use Towpath is metalled here but not underneath the bridge.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
112317Photo #112317Llanthony Secunda Priory Bicycle Parking. Llanthony Secunda Priory is in Gloucester. The original Llanthony Priory is the Black Mountains in Monmouthshire. Gerald of Wales is associated with Gloucester.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
112316Photo #112316Llanthony Bridge in Gloucester Docks. Bicycles and Walkers mostly cross the lifting bridge deck, with the odd Taxi and very rare Bus.Dutch-style cycleway:
Infrastructure
dutchcycleways
112315Photo #112315Llanthony Road and Llanthony Bridge in Gloucester Docks. Mostly used by Bicycles and Foot, seldom used by Taxi or rare by Bus.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
112314Photo #112314Llanthony Bridge in Gloucester Docks. There is mostly Bicycles and Walking on the deck of the lifting bridge crossing over.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
112313Photo #112313Llanthony Bridge over the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal in Gloucester Docks. The Bridge only allows for Bicycles, Walking, Buses and Taxis. Dutch design lift bridge allowing for Ships and Canal Boats in Gloucester.Dutch-style cycleway:
Infrastructure
dutchcycleways
112267Photo #112267Cheltenham with On Street Bicycle Parking in the Promenade. Car Shaped Bicycle Stalls showing how many Bicycles can be far more easily parked in the space of a car, which is a very poor use of the street space.Cycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
112265Photo #112265The beginning of the Bicycle road paint along Worcester Street which ends at the start of the designated on street parking on the left. Whilst on the right is the Advanced Stop Line (ASL) which is to enable Bicycles to go in front of waiting vehicles. It would be much better have proper Segregation for Bicycles with less space for cars. Above is the overbridge of the South Wales Railway.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
112040Photo #112040Turnpike House in Gloucester Road in Tewkesbury. There is no Segregated Bicycle Path or Cycleway here unlike in Kingsholm Road in Gloucester. Neither is there a Segregated Bicycle Path all the way to Gloucester.Other:
Infrastructure
general
111961Photo #111961Turnpike House in Kingsholm Road. The start of the road paint for Bicycles towards Gloucester. Going to Longford it is better to turn left into Sandhurst Road and use the Shared Use Crossing as the Tewkesbury Road Roundabout and Traffic Circle is dangerous.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
111958Photo #111958Cycleway Sign. The Bicycle Path easily curves with a right angle view of traffic when crossing the road. No tight turns here for people on Bicycles.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways

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