Dropped kerbs
Dropped kerbs should be added on either side of the road here, so that it's easier to get between the two paths.
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Created by FrenchyF // 1 thread
Dropped kerbs should be added on either side of the road here, so that it's easier to get between the two paths.
Pointless and obstructive barriers on footpath near The Murrays Brae. Impossible to traverse with a trailer, tandem or tagalong.
Needlessly narrow gaps between barriers at entrance to Burdiehouse Path from Guardwell Glen
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Three sets of chicanes on this wee path, all of them are needlessly tight. They should all be removed.
The gap between the bollards is too narrow, as it forces cyclists to dismount to pass, even if they don't have a trailer. Ellen's Glen Loan is, as far as I know, the only paved route between Gilmerton and Liberton which avoids the main roads, and this path is the only paved way to reach it from Gilmerton.
The chicane at the Greendykes Road end of this cycle path is far too tight. It is impossible to cycle through without dismounting.
Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
This section of West Bowling Green Street is closed to motor vehicles making it a very quiet route to the Water of Leith Walkway. Unfortunately, the filtering is done in an old fashioned style which blocks cyclists. Also, the road surface is terrible. Some signs wouldn't go amiss either.
Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
The Easter Road end of the quiet, off road Restalrig Railway Path doesn't link up to any other cycle routes. Making Gordon Street more cycling friendly would help to extend the usefulness of this path.
While Gordon Street is a quiet road, it is crowded with parking which can make it intimidating when encountering traffic.
Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
Signed cycle route to "Promenade" but no dropped kerb
paddyirish // 1 thread
On Cammo Walk there is a rat run where cars can go past very quickly on a narrow road. When vegetation encroaches onto the road, it reduces visibility for all road users, especially on bends and can make this very frightening- a choice between being hit by a car and stung by nettles. Regular maintenance would make this much safer.
paddyirish // 1 thread
Cars approaching the end of Gogarstone road take the corner at great speed. With an obstructed view a cyclist can only see the approaching cars at the last minute. It feels really unsafe.
Vegetation is currently overhanging making cycling difficult in this area.
Jecyll // 1 thread
There is a fantastic cycle lane in both directions on Leith Walk, often these are used as additional parking for cars so that they can double park. It's common for shops and their vehicles to use these are parking spots. This forces cyclists out to the other lanes and causes frustration for all.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
The chicane at the west end of the Magdalene Glen path interrupts the flow when going uphills, particularly unpleasant for people with weak knees. It also forces cyclists uphills often to stop and start when there are other people going through, as it's not wide enough to pass.
It doesn't serve any useful purpose at it is on the top of the slope where cyclists are very slow anyway. As it's uphills, there is little danger that e.g. kids run out onto the wide pavement of Duddingston Pk South. Cyclists from the West are slow at this point anyway as they turn into the path.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
A large number of brick strips have been installed across the path in Magdalene Glen in early 2017.
While these do nothing at all to deter fast cyclists, they are a real pain for slow cyclists, people with arthritic hands (due to the vibrations and need to grip the handlebar very strongly).
It is not clear if there has been any consultation about these measures. Neither Spokes nor anybody on the CEC forum seems to have been aware of the plans.
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
The end of the Blackhall Path into Davidsons Mains' Tesco car park should be tarmaced to make it suitable for walker and cyclists in all conditions. Current path is bumpy and can be muddy.
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
this path should be tarmaced to give a better surface for active travel
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
this short cut would be improved if it was tarmaced to give a solid surface.
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
The entrance to the Tram depot has wide exit from the roundabout to be crossed by pedestrians and cyclists which can be difficult to judge which vehicles will turn in and what path they will take.
The road markings with bricks isn't sufficient to guarantee the route they will take adding to the risk.
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
The dropped kerb on the west side of the exit from the B&M store is still a big step up and as you need to turn the corner at that point it mkes manuvering difficult.
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
No dropped kerb on a key route to the school from the toucan crossing
Quiet Route 9 is impassible for non standard bicycles. Has been raised numerous time but no traction. Is the chicane still needed once 20mph is rolled out to this area?
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
No dropped kerb on this short cut to/from Glasgow Road
A useful route to maintain height and pass Corstorphine on the Northern side is made harder by the tight chicane.
Created by acsimpson // 0 threads
Maybury Road is nominally a 40mph road however a brief observation period will quickly reveal many drivers going at 60mph or more. This is not a suitable speed for a high use cycle route. The pavements are badly maintained and yet still used by the majority of cyclists using the road, especially uphill in either direction.
The traffic lights at either end of the road only ever allow one lane of traffic onto the road at a time which encourages drivers to overtake each other at high speed.
A two way cycle route should be built the length of the road taking the space currently allocated to the uphill lane in either direction. The earlier removal of the southbound uphill section illustrates the redundancy of the extra lane nicely.
The Chicane from East Craig Rigg onto Maybury Road is too tight. It's gap should be increased to ensure compliance.
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Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
Gravel/muddy slope section of QR20, the rest of which is tarmac path/roads.
Created by Rob Earl // 1 thread
Access to QR10 from Fillyside Road requires either:
- Cycle across busy/fast road and up full height kerb
- Turn right onto busy/fast road for ~100m, turn left up dropped (but not flush) kerb
- Cycle on pavement and cross at traffic island
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
The gate at the north end of the Innocent tunnel only leaves a narrow opening.
1. It's generally too narrow for trailers etc.
2. You move from bright light outside into the darkness of the tunnel, and going into the tunnel you often can't see people cycling or walking out; this would not be an issue of the full width of the path was usable.
3. The gap is at the edge of the path with various surface defects
Created by Kokomo // 0 threads
usually have to wait a very long time here - reduce the wait time after pushing the button! This crossing needs to be more responsive like the one round the corner on Clerk St.
This small change will make a big difference to this route to the Innocent Path
The Dalmeny Park house builders have installed new chicanes on NCN route 1. Unfortunately none of these meet the guidlines for chicanes on cycling facilities.
Created by acsimpson // 0 threads
There is a gate across the full width of the national cycle network just west of the Railway line past Dalmeny. This forces all path users to use the uneven verge which can get very muddy at certain times of year.
Created by acsimpson // 1 thread
The traffic island on Maybury Road at the Maybury Junction is too small to accommodate cyclists (especially those pulling child trailers, etc) other than at it's extreme southern end. As this is a two stage crossing it can lead to either the need to cross when red or wait partly blocking the carriageway.
The light timings need changed to allow a full crossing at once or the island needs to be extended.
Created by acsimpson // 0 threads
Maybury Road is nominally a 40mph road however a brief observation period will quickly reveal many drivers going at 60mph or more. This is not a suitable speed for a high use cycle route. The pavements are badly maintained and yet still used by the majority of cyclists using the road, especially uphill in either direction.
The traffic lights at either end of the road only ever allow one lane of traffic onto the road at a time which encourages drivers to overtake each other at high speed.
A two way cycle route should be built the length of the road taking the space currently allocated to the uphill lane in either direction. The earlier removal of the southbound uphill section illustrates the redundancy of the extra lane nicely.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
A large number of brick strips have been installed across the path in Magdalene Glen in early 2017.
While these do nothing at all to deter fast cyclists, they are a real pain for slow cyclists, people with arthritic hands (due to the vibrations and need to grip the handlebar very strongly).
It is not clear if there has been any consultation about these measures. Neither Spokes nor anybody on the CEC forum seems to have been aware of the plans.
Created by Sefton // 1 thread
The Lovers Loan shared path through the Grange has at least 5 very tight barriers along its length, and missing dropped kerbs - especially at the crossing of Dick Place. Removing barriers or widening them would make it much more easy to use for bikes, buggies and wheelchairs. Even some double pushchairs don't fit!
Barriers, so many barriers, most of which should be removed.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerbs should be added at each end of the path between Captain's Road and Captain's Drive.
Always been a bit of a problem - worse for pedestrians than cyclists.
Detailed (re-)design is apparently underway.
"Temporary" barrier/road closure created because of Leith Walk tram 'works'.
No-one seems willing to take responsibility for restoring/creating/protecting decent permeable route.
Created by Donald Noble // 0 threads
It would be useful to have signage at this location to show the route onto the cycle path. Coming north along Lochend Road from the A8/Airport it is not clear that you need to head into the treatment works access road to see the path leading onto the main cycle path.
Created by Donald Noble // 0 threads
The existing cycle parking outside Haymarket station has nowhere near enough capacity, and more spaces should be provided.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
The footbridge has lot of steps, even though it is a shallow ramp; apparently the designers did not expect that people with bicycles, wheelchairs, buggys or trolleys might ever want to use the bridge.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Important connection to get from Gilmerton Rd to Liberton Rd/Mayfield Rd/Kings Buildings, but road surface is badly cratered with some deep holes in blind corners.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Road was converted to one-way recently, forcing cyclists from Kings Buildings out onto busy West Mains Rd where previously they could cycle within the campus to the toucan at the NE corner.