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Video | Photo | Caption | Categorisation |
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| 152134 |  | The cycle crossings in this area are poorly maintained. This one doesn't drain properly, there's a big pile of mud which is a potential slip hazard for cyclists turning right. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 152121 |  | An extra beefy line has been installed here, although it will need wand protection to prevent intrusion by drivers. | Road environment: Event road | |
| 152120 |  | Temporary no-entry for motor vehicles and extra wide cycle lane for cycling, due to COVID-19 This filter makes a big difference, especially as at the top (and west) Deansgate has been temporarily pedestrianised. | Temporary closure: Good practice closure | |
| 151600 |  | Nice and simple access from the canal to the new cycleway. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 151599 |  | No dropped kerb to access the road and no way to access the cycleway on the other side. What on earth is going on here? | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 151598 |  | This is ridiculous - how are you expected to cycle onto the road when there are no dropped kerbs and when there's a sodding great fence in the way? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 151597 |  | The surface on this cycleway is absolutely superb. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 151596 |  | Cycleways aren't just for cyclists... | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 151595 |  | The crossing is welcome but the approach is difficult to navigate. Cyclists do not ride in right-angles, they ride in curves, and so the approach should be curved. And the buttons can be difficult for someone on a cargo bike to reach without nosing into the road. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 151594 |  | These typical TFGM crossings are better than nothing but the controls are very difficult to see while cycling and the layout is difficult for a cyclist to navigate. Also, pedestrians and cyclists should not have to cross the road in stages. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 151593 |  | It's very nice to see such good access not spoiled by a silly barrier. This is excellent. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 151592 |  | While this is a welcome addition on this new road, the shared footway is too narrow. Valuable space has been taken by the armco on the left, which should really be on the right, taking space from the carriageway. If the barrier was on the right, it would also offer some protection to pedestrians and cyclists. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 151591 |  | While this is a welcome addition on this new road, the shared footway is too narrow. Valuable space has been taken by the armco on the left, which should really be on the right, taking space from the carriageway. If the barrier was on the right, it would also offer some protection to pedestrians and cyclists. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 151590 |  | The shared footway at the side of this new road is nice and wide and has an excellent surface. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 151589 |  | The shared footway at the side of this new road is nice and wide and has an excellent surface. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 151588 |  | The cycle lane merging like this is a nice idea, but it should be reinforced with wands in the chevron area. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 151587 |  | This gate should be modified to allow active transport, or at least some dropped kerbs added. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 151477 |  | Another example of the high standards that Bury Council maintains on this otherwise good cycleway. Who wouldn't want to cycle through a huge quagmire of mud, eh? And to those who aren't familiar with the route - there's a paved cycleway under that lot. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 149971 |  | A bodge job by Highways England. Please beware of this dangerous surface, which has been reported twice. | Pothole: Problem potholes | |
| 149824 |  | Cycle paths enable more activities than just cycling. | General sign/notice: Good practice signs | |
| 146391 |  | A very badly neglected path. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146390 |  | And another barrier.... | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146389 |  | Oh look, another barrier. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146387 |  | This shared footway is ok, but is far too short to be worthwhile. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 146386 |  | A combined walking and cycling zebra crossing. | Road environment: Good practice road | |
| 146385 |  | More barriers, on a brand new surface cycle route. Why do cyclists have to put up with this rubbish? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146384 |  | This barrier needs a wider bypass. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146383 |  | I have no idea what this nonsense is supposed to be. Why is it there? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146382 |  | Yet more silly barriers to walking and cycling. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 146381 |  | Someone has installed some very silly and pointless chicanes on this section of the A555 cycle path. These will do nothing but frustrate legitimate users. There's plenty of room to widen the path but despite this being very clear guidance from the government, the council haven't considered it. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 144947 |  | This hump (perhaps 2 feet high) of earth and tree roots is all that prevents easy access between the nearby housing estate and the route to Hollins Green. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 144945 |  | This hump (perhaps 2 feet high) of earth and tree roots is all that prevents easy access between the nearby housing estate and the route to Hollins Green. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 141482 |  | More pointless barriers. Cyclists aren't stupid. If there's a risk of conflict, put SLOW on the surface, as we do on the roads. Don't put these unforgiving barriers in. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 141317 |  | It seems that someone is annoyed that cyclists are avoiding the stupid barriers placed here. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 137954 |  | I agree with this sign - lots of motorists speed around these roads and some are impatient over this bridge. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 115556 |  | Cycle parking placed in a lonely corner well away from the main entrance. | Other: Problem general | |
| 113813 |  | A really nice way to cross from one side of the road to the other. It's just a shame that you don't get a green man at the first change of lights. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 113810 |  | Although not yet complete the new road layout and protected cycleway is looking very good. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 113809 |  | An interesting little underpass. Bollards to keep cars out. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 113808 |  | A new route, already flooded by about 6 inches. Clearly the path is too low. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113461 |  | Unfortunately a lot of engineering would be required to fix this flooding. The road isn't normally like this but it should remain usable 24/7 to be a viable route. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113386 |  | This track is badly flooded and covered with tree roots. Not recommended for cycling. | Track: Problem track | |
| 113374 |  | In case you accidentally walk out into the road... | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113373 |  | This could be a quiet shortcut but unfortunately the surface is very badly degraded. | Pothole: Problem potholes | |
| 113372 |  | This "cycleway" is a complete mess and nothing more than a very old pavement with a line of paint. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 113371 |  | Watch your tyres! Kids are always hanging around under here, which explains the broken glass everywhere and litter all over the cutting. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113366 |  | This dark, unlit, narrow and filthy passageway with bollards at each end is on the Fallowfield Loop diversion. Would you use this at night? | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 113365 |  | Welcome to the Fallowfield Diversion route. Would you use this unlit and muddy underpass at night? | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 113364 |  | The wear on the left shows that many people choose to ignore this annoying chicane, which also serves as a point at which to mug users. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113323 |  | The barriers have been replaced with something less stupid, but it's unbelievable in this day and age that Sustrans, a walking and cycling charity, feel this is at all appropriate. WE DO NOT WANT BARRIERS TO ACTIVE TRAVEL. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113318 |  | Prohibited! | General sign/notice: Misc signs | |
| 113287 |  | New asphalt surface approaching the Mersey Gateway bridge, before you cross the canal. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 113286 |  | New asphalt surface beneath the Mersey Gateway bridge. Unfortunately the asphalt is ONLY beneath the bridge, the rest is compacted. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 113285 |  | New asphalt surface beneath the Mersey Gateway bridge. Unfortunately the asphalt is ONLY beneath the bridge, the rest is compacted. | Dutch-style cycleway: Good practice dutchcycleways | |
| 113236 |  | Possibly the grandest chicane/filter/obstruction I've ever seen. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113235 |  | This road west to Spike Island is in terrible condition, which is a real shame as it could be a good link to Runcorn. | Pothole: Problem potholes | |
| 113198 |  | This location is getting worse. The path is now inaccessible. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113197 |  | This popular walking and cycling route, which serves as an alternate route to the very busy main road, is dark and uninviting at night. There are streetlamps that do not appear to be the council's responsibility, and every one is dead. I have asked local councillors for assistance. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 113188 |  | A sharp, steep lip now prevents you cycling from the bridge onto the sealed surface. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113185 |  | Welcome to the National Cycle Network. Please go away. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113154 |  | The surface is a little forgotten but it's quite a nice ride along the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal. Access needs to be improved though. | Track: Misc track | |
| 113153 |  | A slightly wobbly but otherwise usable track between Heywood and Rochdale Road. The views are very nice. | Track: Misc track | |
| 113152 |  | It's a little tricky but it's perfectly possible to cycle along this track to get to Heywood, and it's much more pleasant and scenic than the horrid roads. So why the pointless barrier? | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113151 |  | Reflectors mark the edge of the cycleway. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 113150 |  | The newly restored former railway tunnel, with a great surface and interior lighting. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 113149 |  | Superb new walking and cycling bridge installed to allow access to the former railway tunnel. One wooden bollard at the entrance, so anyone can get through. Excellent. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 113118 |  | Cycle parking facilities at the Metrolink | Cycle parking: Good practice cycleparking | |
| 113026 |  | Serious drainage problems exist on the TPT. The surface is in terrible condition, having not been maintained for years. It needs replacing with a sealed surface and someone needs to install proper drains that work. If this were a road it'd be fixed immediately. It's been like this down here for years. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113025 |  | A serious drainage problem exists here. The water when pictured was almost a foot deep. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 113024 |  | Fair play to whoever in Warrington decided to build these underpasses when the dual carriageways were constructed - they're superb. | Cycleway: Good practice cycleways | |
| 113005 |  | Two sets of barriers make this useful route a difficult proposition. A better solution might be found here. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 112679 |  | This is part of the diversion from the Fallowfield Loop while the bridge is being replaced, but the lack of dropped kerbs makes it inaccessible by bicycle or wheelchair. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 112678 |  | More pointless barriers. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 112677 |  | Extremely low headroom on this former canal tunnel makes cycling here a risky prospect. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 112676 |  | The ludicrous barrier to the ramp onto the Fallowfield Loop. This discriminatory obstacle should be removed, immediately. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 112539 |  | Hasty Lane: A solitary bollard (thank God it isn't a chicane) protects this overgrown and slippery ramp down to the tunnel beneath the motorway. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 112538 |  | Hasty Lane: Once in the tunnel, however, the surface is much improved. This could be a valuable route if it were better taken care of. | Cycleway: Misc cycleways | |
| 112537 |  | A lack of maintenance has left this ramp in a disgusting and possibly dangerous condition. Reported. | Cycleway: Problem cycleways | |
| 112523 |  | I'm hoping this gate prompts the removal of the barrier beyond, but Bolton have a love for barriers of all kinds so I wouldn't be surprised if both remained. They are both completely unnecessary and stupid. Ed: also both are likely to be near invisible at night time, presenting a significant hazard. The gate at least needs a reflective panel. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 111751 |  | Motoring filter that should be modified to allow easy passage of bicycles. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 111563 |  | Short pedestrian area that could use a more appropriate design to allow cycling. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 111514 |  | A serious lack of attention from the council has resulted in this useful path becoming hugely overgrown. It is almost at the point of being impassible. | Obstruction: Problem obstructions | |
| 111499 |  | Very poor condition. Do not ride. | Track: Problem track | |
| 111498 |  | Very poor condition and badly eroded - do not ride. | Track: Problem track | |
| 111497 |  | This section has suffered from severe erosion. Not ridable. | Track: Problem track | |
| 111496 |  | I wouldn't consider riding anything other than an MTB here. | Track: Problem track | |
| 111495 |  | This part of this track is just about rideable. | Track: Problem track | |
| 111494 |  | The irony of this sign is that behind me, when I took it, were several giant fairground rides blocking about half the width of the pedestrianised street. What's the objection to people scooting along? How short-sighted of Bolton Council. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 111400 |  | Overgrowth being cut back along this popular walking and cycling route. | General sign/notice: Misc signs | |
| 111399 |  | The only purpose this junction has is to allow high speed left turns. It's duplicated by the left turn at the junction a little further east. Crossing this junction as a pedestrian can be difficult, especially given the speed of traffic here (30mph around the corner). This turn should be blocked off and turned into a cycle filter. Doing so would make absolutely no difference to traffic whatsoever, but it would make walking and cycling a bit nicer. | Road environment: Problem road | |
| 111207 |  | This has to be the world's simplest upgrade. Building a cycle route through here, across Braemar Avenue and then over the railway would provide direct, almost entirely traffic-free access to the schools and leisure centre at the end of Bowfell Road/Flixton Road. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 111206 |  | You cannot expect people to be "more active" to improve their health when the very tracks you want them to use are in this condition. This entire route needs a sealed surface and proper drainage. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 111205 |  | There is more than enough space here to install dropped kerbs and enable a quick and easy cycling link between these two roads. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 111204 |  | There is more than enough space here to install dropped kerbs and enable a quick and easy cycling link between these two roads. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 111203 |  | This short alley between two streets could easily be upgraded to provide a viable cycling link. It is slightly on the narrow side but isn't long enough for anyone to get any kind of speed up. | Other: Infrastructure general | |
| 111202 |  | This short footpath is actually reasonably wide once the overgrowth is removed, and might provide a useful link if upgraded. | General sign/notice: Problem signs | |
| 111201 |  | This short alley between two streets could easily be upgraded to provide a viable cycling link. It is slightly on the narrow side but isn't long enough for anyone to get any kind of speed up. | Other: Infrastructure general | |
| 111200 |  | This short alley between two streets could easily be upgraded to provide a viable cycling link. It is slightly on the narrow side but isn't long enough for anyone to get any kind of speed up. | General sign/notice: Infrastructure signs | |
| 111196 |  | This footpath by the hospital is quite wide enough to accommodate cycling, but it's currently not allowed by this sign. Cutting back the overgrowth, improving the surface and building a proper entrance at either end would enable this route. | Track: Problem track | |
| 111195 |  | The problem here isn't inappropriate use of the cycle shelter. It's the fact that that's the only use for it, because the road environment doesn't invite pupils to cycle to school and back. This is a good illustration of why we need to build high-quality protected cycle infrastructure on the main roads, along with quick and easily filtering of residential streets to remove ratrunning traffic. Do that, and this shelter will soon be full of bicycles. | Cycle parking: Problem cycleparking |
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