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| 109217 |  | Priority over this side road is a welcome upgrade. It was a Sunday when I rode along it so I don't know how often it's obeyed, but the red sign suggests it's something drivers aren't used to. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 109216 |  | A good example of how useless barriers like this are. Everyone just skirts around it. How much did this barrier cost, and who paid for it? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 109188 |  | The cycleway here is narrow and the surface poor, but this isn't such a bad thing - go too fast here and you risk a head-on collision with another cyclist. I think the overgrowth needs cutting back though. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 109187 |  | A problem many will be familiar with - overgrowth blocking the light from a streetlight. These things are often forgotten about by councils because they don't really affect motorists, but dark paths at night is a serious safety concern for many people. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 109186 |  | This bridge could be part of the generally ok cycle routes in this area, but it needs a more gradual slope so the steps can be deleted. This is also a barrier to disabled travel. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 109185 |  | The canal towpath near this point has now been given a much improved sealed surface, so it's a shame that this point of access has been completely untouched. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 108963 |  | It won't be long before the TPT here is completely invisible. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 108962 |  | This is only really a useable path for people on mountain bikes but at least it's now accessible (it used to be blocked off). This stick-out bit of fence seems pointless though. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 108723 |  | The recently redesigned Sevenways roundabout has some minor improvements for pedestrians, but on the road it's a very different matter. Very few road users pay any attention to the road markings and choose to move straight over them, leading to confusion and conflict with those who correctly avoid the painted area. This roundabout really needs one or more entrances stopping up, the original (very large) central island rebuilding and restoring, and zebra crossings installing at every arm. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 108719 |  | The surface is much improved at this point but the gravel is to be taken with care... | Other: Infrastructure general | |
| 108718 |  | A much improved surface here, albeit gravel. Care is to be taken cycling here as the front wheel may step out unexpectedly. | Dutch-style cycleway: Infrastructure dutchcycleways | |
| 108717 |  | These staggered bollards are a much better solution than the gate that previously occupied this position, but the gravel surface combined with the steep slope makes passing through them a dangerous prospect. The new gravel surface should be replaced with a sealed surface. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 108409 |  | While not a cycleway (oddly it ends a few metres east of this location), this hedge has been allowed to completely block the footway, which is about three paving slabs wide. Now, not even one paving slab can be walked on. Despite repeated complaints, the council have refused to follow their legal obligation to maintain this footway. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 108408 |  | Amazingly pointless and stupid barriers blocking access to a useful cycle route to Hollins Green. Who is this supposed to benefit? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 108407 |  | Traffic chaos outside Wellacre school. Many children ride their bikes to and from this school, and lots more would like to join them, but for scenes like this. The road should be closed to through traffic and a clearway should be implemented, enforced by regular PCSO patrols. Scenes like this are damaging everyone's health. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 107155 |  | A big improvement on the old crossing, which required you to lift the bike over. These gates appear to be controlled by magnetic lock (I didn't look closely but there's an odd lump on the side of each one). | Other: Good practice general | |
| 107044 |  | The canal may be dry and derelict here but there's a useful surface that can be used all year round. | Cycleway: Misc cycleways | |
| 107043 |  | The access here used to be via a tiny little gate, but it's recently been vastly improved and is now easy to walk and cycle through. I suspect this is mostly to do with emergency vehicle access but it's very welcome. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 106986 |  | Brand new sealed surface on this path which forms part of a new route between Ashton upon Mersey and Urmston. This is an excellent upgrade. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 106985 |  | New cycle control for the crossing. Buttons are better than induction loops, which can sometimes fail to register the presence of a bicycle. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 106984 |  | New cycle crossing at West Point. The lights are controlled by a button (out of frame). This enables a completely safe crossing of this risky junction. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 106497 |  | Nicely lit and surfaced underpass | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 106166 |  | A raised continuous footway has been placed at the junction on the left, one of several along this cycle route. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 106164 |  | A raised continuous footway has been placed at the junction on the right, one of several along this cycle route. Which is just as well considering the BMW driver thinks the footway is his personal parking space. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 106155 |  | These wood barriers have been placed to slow cyclists down. They do quite a good job of it and are easy to pass through. | Obstruction: Infrastructure obstructions | |
| 106148 |  | An old but excellent piece of cycling infrastructure, with bus bypasses. Streetview shows it there in 2009, so I don't know when it was installed. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 106147 |  | An old but excellent piece of cycling infrastructure, with bus bypasses. Streetview shows it there in 2009, so I don't know when it was installed. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 105911 |  | It's difficult to use a cycle lane when blocked by a huge truck. The crew was apparently cleaning drains, but had no answer when I asked them why they chose to block the cycleway and not park on the road (which has space to overtake). | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 105910 |  | Pedestrian/cycling tunnel underneath the Parkway. | Road environment: Infrastructure road | |
| 105909 |  | This useful cycleway is unfortunately badly overgrown. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 105908 |  | New ramp from the A6 to the Linnyshaw Loopline. No barriers! | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 105907 |  | New access point for the Linnyshaw Loopline. I believe this is only the first step in improving the A6 corridor for cycling. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 105906 |  | This small gate is all that stops people accessing a potential very quiet route from the A580, through the cemetery to the A6, beyond which they can get onto the Linnyshaw Loopline. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 105896 |  | This photo, looking south toward the bridge, gives an idea of how much space is being taken away from the carriageway and given to cyclists. The bridge is currently only open on weekends - on weekdays you must use a free bus service to cross the Mersey. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 105895 |  | New shared crossing facility on the north side of the Silver Jubilee Bridge. When the road is opened, this will allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road and continue on toward Ditton Road in safety. The path on the right takes you to Hutchinson St, which was blocked off when I took this photo. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 105742 |  | Excellent surface throughout this route, all the way to Park Bridge (and beyond). This former railway is a good facility, however, it's very poorly signed (ie non-existent) from the town centre and the start is difficult to find. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 105741 |  | Not suitable for anything other than MTB! | Pothole: Infrastructure potholes | |
| 105740 |  | Badly flooded sections of paths like this are simple to fix but councils never seem to bother. This will only get worse, but the solution is very simple - create a drain to the left. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 105739 |  | Some sections of this old railway line are quite good for cycling - this is one of them. Others aren't so good and are only really suitable in summer. There seem to be a few missing large bridges or embankments too, as the route scales some fairly big hills in places. | Cycleway: Infrastructure cycleways | |
| 105370 |  | An interesting way to mark a cycle lane but the end result is that it's almost invisible to everyone, and completely invisible to those pedestrians with poor eyesight. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 105369 |  | If the steps and this path were replaced by a ramp, this public right of way might form a useful link between Collyhurst and Strangeways. There are 76 steps up to the bridge, and more steps on the opposite bank. It is not cycleable, although it is possible to walk a bike up there. | General sign/notice: Infrastructure signs | |
| 105368 |  | A good way to make a point about how much space parked cars take from the highway. | Cycle parking: Good practice cycleparking | |
| 105178 |  | This cycle crossing is also perfectly placed for pedestrians, which invites conflict. It might be better to widen it significantly and remove all road markings - let people decide what they want to do. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 105176 |  | Several potentially serious issues here. The first is the requirement to give way to trams approaching over your shoulder, with little warning that this is about to happen. The second is the angle of the rails as they cross the road - this is difficult for any cyclist to navigate. As well as trying to cross those rails, on that angle, you have to contend with vehicles also wishing to use the same lane, as can be seen in the final picture. A better solution would be to divert all cyclists down Todd St (left in the first image), and then right, along Long Millgate, where a controlled cycle crossing already exists. Cyclists could then rejoin the main road a little further north, avoiding a great deal of conflict. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 105175 |  | An issue with this junction is that parked vehicles block the view of anyone cycling in the lane. This is a particular problem for people driving from Henrietta Street to East Union St. The road layout means that their view of any cyclists, once on Stretford Road, will be extremely limited as they turn onto East Union St. In my view it may be a good idea to place some form of restriction on vehicle movement in this area, so conflict is avoided. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 105171 |  | Barriers like this really aren't necessary and tend to block these routes to disabled folk. There should be a bollard or two, nothing more. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 105170 |  | A useful underpass currently blocked, probably because the estate around Chain Bar Lane has been demolished. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104881 |  | A new combined pedestrian and cycling zebra crossing is provided here. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104880 |  | Here the cycle lane splits. Right for cyclists, left for equestrians. The cyclists' option has barriers on the far side of the junction. The equestrians' option has no barriers. So everyone just takes the left fork, because it's easier. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104879 |  | Here the cycle lane splits. Left for cyclists, right for equestrians. The cyclists' option has barriers. The equestrians' option has no barriers. So everyone just takes the right fork, because it's easier. I mean, why wouldn't you? Rather than use barriers, perhaps we should write a warning on the ground. We do it on the carriageway and it works there, why not here? | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104878 |  | Design vs user experience. Many cyclists are using the obvious, slightly bumpy route on the left. But the designer wants them to take the less obvious, more difficult route to the right. Bit of an oversight here - give people two options and let them decide themselves which they'd prefer. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104222 |  | Very poor surface throughout this track. | Track: Problem track | |
| 104221 |  | Another loss of priority to a road used by very few vehicles. The cycle lane should continue straight across here, and cars be forced to give way. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104194 |  | This lane is inadequate as motorists regularly encroach on it as they round the corner. A simple bollard on the corner would solve this immediately. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 104193 |  | A protected bypass has been built here, although it might have been better if it remained protected the closer one gets to the bridge (see the photo on the corner). | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104192 |  | An excellent example of how to build a safe environment for all. This design is used on the north side of the bridge too. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104181 |  | A new ramp down to the new cycle track alongside the A555. This is a good surface and is well signposted. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104180 |  | A new section of cycle path alongside the A555. The surface is high quality and it's quite wide (there's a big deep ditch to the right that restricts it). | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104179 |  | Bollards don't need to be ugly. These bollards are disguised as novelty pencils outside Ludworth Primary School. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 104133 |  | I'm not sure what the legal status of this route is but you can open the gate to reach the quieter service road. This is a useful shortcut if you're headed west, toward Lymn. | Road environment: Infrastructure road | |
| 104132 |  | The paint to the left shows where the old "cycle path" began, leaving the carriageway. The footpath on the right is in terrible condition and does not improve the further north one walks. | Pothole: Problem potholes | |
| 104131 |  | This crossing is unsignalled and traffic speeds are high. Great care needs to be taken crossing road. | Other: Problem general | |
| 104130 |  | This gate needs to be replaced, preferably removed, so people can walk and cycle without obstruction. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104129 |  | A nice wide cycleway here. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 104128 |  | This gate could be improved but fits a standard bicycle easily. | Obstruction: Infrastructure obstructions | |
| 104126 |  | Yarwoodhead Lane forms part of a potential connection between the old (now bypassed) Chester Road, which is a quiet route with its own wide cycleway, and Altrincham. There is almost no traffic whatsoever on this road. | Cycleway: Misc cycleways | |
| 104125 |  | The Yarwoodhead Lane bridge forms part of a potential connection between the old (now bypassed) Chester Road, which is a quiet route with its own wide cycleway, and Altrincham. | Cycleway: Misc cycleways | |
| 104124 |  | The Yarwoodhead Lane bridge forms part of a potential connection between the old (now bypassed) Chester Road, which is a quiet route with its own wide cycleway, and Altrincham. | Cycleway: Misc cycleways | |
| 104123 |  | Under several inches of overgrowth a hard surface exists here. This would seem to be a footway that has not been maintained. If restored it might be a useful route along this dangerous section of road. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 104122 |  | Under several inches of overgrowth a hard surface exists here. This would seem to be a footway that has not been maintained. If restored it might be a useful route along this dangerous section of road. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 104114 |  | Cycle crossings alongside the new A555 bypass. Not yet complete in this picture. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104113 |  | Cycle route continues west between the highway and a sports ground. I suspect the land behind the fence will soon become overgrown. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104112 |  | The cycle path leaves the main highway and continues west toward Woodford Road. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104111 |  | High quality shared cycle path alongside the new bypass. It is a little on the narrow side but there aren't that many pedestrians or cyclists here. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104110 |  | High quality access ramp to the cycle path along the new bypass. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 104109 |  | An example of an angled kerb used to gain access across a footway, rather than dropping the footway to road level. This is much better for pedestrians, who have a more level surface to walk across, and makes it less likely that they will feel as though they have to give way to vehicles crossing it. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 104108 |  | One of the consequences of installing barriers like this is severe degradation of the surface. I'd prefer the barrier to be removed completely, but a simple solution is a couple of bags of gravel. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104106 |  | Two junctions with light traffic that force cyclists to cede priority. Why is this the case? There is enough space to make motorists wait for pedestrians and cyclists to cross. The result is unnecessary conflict. It's worth noting that before this junction was modified, the cycle track formed part of the carriageway - and the side roads gave way to that carriageway. But now that motorists cannot use it, they get priority over it? | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104105 |  | Here priority is taken away from the cycle track and given over to a road that sees little to no traffic. This is pointless and dangerous - motorists should be expected to wait for cyclists before crossing the cycleway. The signage is confusing - cyclists give way to motorists giving way? Who goes first? | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104104 |  | Dashed lines across the carriageway might help here, but give way markings are needed before the tactile paving so cyclists aren't tempted to wander into the carriageway. The surface here is loose, the turns are tight, this could lead to people slipping. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104103 |  | Priority taken away from the cycle path and given to a petrol station that is closed, and a hotel that sees low traffic levels. Both these are entrances to private property. Priority should remain with the cycle path. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104102 |  | Priority given over to a side road that serves only one property. This is utterly pointless in a location that sees very low level of traffic. Priority should be given to walking and cycling here. | Dutch-style cycleway: Problem dutchcycleways | |
| 104088 |  | As on the south side of the railway, barriers here encourage the growth of weeds that eventually make the path too narrow to be shared. The barriers should be removed, the overgrowth eliminated, and the path restored to the full width of this route. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104087 |  | A good surface on this railway bridge. This route is very popular with pedestrians and cyclists, despite the barriers on either side. | Other: Good practice general | |
| 104086 |  | A barrier encourages the growth of weeds on this approach to a walking/cycling bridge over the railway. These should be removed and replaced with a simple, single bollard. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104055 |  | The TPT in typically fine form. | Pothole: Problem potholes | |
| 104054 |  | This bridge could form part of a useful quick link between the estates on either side, if only it had a good surface. The surface on the approach roads also needs significant work. | Track: Problem track | |
| 104053 |  | Zero maintenance here has caused the path to become completely overgrown. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104002 |  | Extremely poor surface on this road, with very deep potholes and poor lighting. | Pothole: Problem potholes | |
| 104001 |  | I'm not sure why the path is laid out this way but why can't we just cycle in a straight line, rather than have to weave through these obstructions? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 104000 |  | An unreasonable layout here, probably due to the large gates. The path should be straight across, to avoid making these awkward turns. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 103999 |  | Extremely narrow footway here is a safety issue, two cyclists cannot pass easily. Also, the low sun at evening time flickers through the fencing, which is a huge distraction. | Other: Problem general | |
| 103961 |  | Redesigning this junction to prioritise walking and cycling would help create a quiet alternative to the A56 Manchester Road. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 103949 |  | A dangerous toucan crossing near Saddle junction. The button on the right controls the first carriageway, but you have to stop in the island and press another button to stop traffic in the other carriageway. The crossing looks as though the button controls traffic from both directions. Someone will be killed here if this is not fixed. The button should stop ALL traffic. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 103937 |  | New protected infrastructure under construction in Wigan. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 103936 |  | Pointless barrier on this former railway. The area is littered with rubbish like this. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 103931 |  | Visit the new Krypton Factor studios in Dunham to find a series of fiendishly difficult barriers to cycling. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 103914 |  | The path here is being improved (this is not the final surface), but a new drainage system has stopped it from being permanently flooded. The route from Ringley Road to Nob End will, shortly, be completely rideable. | Track: Good practice track | |
| 103856 |  | An upgraded surface here (camera right, looking northwest), would enable a safe means of crossing the motorway and getting to the Bridgewater Circle. | Track: Problem track | |
| 103855 |  | Potential for a continuous route here, enabling cycling on quiet roads between Carrington and Woodsend. Two footways required, with a central cycleway. There is enough space for this. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions |
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