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I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of
a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. I'm not interested in pavement cycling - that's a different ball-park as far as I can see! Thanks Mike - Leicester |
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Mike Gayler wrote:
I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. Does it matter. Its usually illegal and you shouldn't cycle there. Tony |
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Mike Gayler wrote in message 2.40...
I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. You may be referring to a recent (iirc) DfT report on some research into the interaction between peds and cyclists on roads that were at least partly pedestrianised. It considered the effects during and outside the hours of operation of the pedestrian restrictions. In very broad terms it concluded that cyclists moderated their speeds to suit the conditions expect for a minority of (usually) young men and hence that there was little conflict which is not the same thing at all. The other day I was only able to locate a summary on the DfT website and not the main report hth james |
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james wrote:
In very broad terms it concluded that cyclists moderated their speeds to suit the conditions expect The MTB hooligans in Swindon don't. I often wish I had a stick to push through their spokes. |
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: Mike Gayler wrote: I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. Does it matter. Its usually illegal and you shouldn't cycle there. There are two streets in Leicester which have part time cycling restrictions (Humberstonegate & Granby Street- Clock Tower to Halford Street) and one with no restrictions (Hotel Street) where the restrictions are very poorly understood by all. These are (Except Hotel Street) very wide pedestrianised thoroughfares where the interactions are fine for careful cyclists, but can scare the wits out of peds when the loonies bash through. However that was not the basis of my question - at my workplace there is a wide pedestrian thouroughfare between two car parks, which is the most straightforward link between the entrance to the site and the cycle storage facility. This link is regularly used, without incident by cyclists. However, there are dark mutterings to ban cycling along this link and I am looking for evidence to back up my claim that this type of 'street' can be shared by careful cyclists and pedestrians. Mike - Leicester |
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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:25:07 GMT, Mike Gayler
wrote: I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. Hi Mike I don't cycle on pavements or in pedestrian area so can't really comment from exprience of the relative safety of riding versus pushing. However, I do know that when in pushing mode I occasionally have to swerve to prevent pedestrians walking into my pedals - or vice versa. James -- "Sorry mate, I didn't see you" is not a satisfactory excuse. |
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:50:25 -0000, "Tony Raven"
wrote: Mike Gayler wrote: I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. Does it matter. Its usually illegal and you shouldn't cycle there. Birmingham Council tell me not only is it legal to cycle on the pedestrianised streets in the City Centre, it's also legal both ways despite the no entry signs at one end ! -- Comm again, Mike. |
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In article , pmailkeey mike@pmai
lkeey.freeserve.co.yuk writes On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:50:25 -0000, "Tony Raven" wrote: Mike Gayler wrote: I'm sure I've seen research refered to that indicates that there is less of a safety risk when cyclists ride their machines rather than push them in areas where there are groups of ped's e.g. in shopping precincts, or pedestrainised streets. Can anyone point me that way. Does it matter. Its usually illegal and you shouldn't cycle there. Birmingham Council tell me not only is it legal to cycle on the pedestrianised streets in the City Centre, it's also legal both ways despite the no entry signs at one end ! That's interesting. Croydon is similar - there's a road through the pedestrian area which is labelled one way. Closed to motor traffic but rubbish collection vehicles and such like use it. I've (cautiously) cycled down it the wrong way past police who haven't batted an eyelid. Mind you, I suspect they ignore the pl*nkers who take it full tilt slaloming madly too. ttfn Martin -- "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." - Dan Quayle Martin Harlow |
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:36:55 GMT, Mike Gayler
wrote: However that was not the basis of my question - at my workplace there is a wide pedestrian thouroughfare between two car parks, which is the most straightforward link between the entrance to the site and the cycle storage facility. This link is regularly used, without incident by cyclists. However, there are dark mutterings to ban cycling along this link and I am looking for evidence to back up my claim that this type of 'street' can be shared by careful cyclists and pedestrians. Brum's fine with shared ped/cycle use - and in fact is the country by permitting shared use footpaths anyway. King's Lynn being an exception on shopping streets. -- Comm again, Mike. |
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