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Photo listing: cycleways (problem)

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This listing only shows photos within Bolton.
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The new cycle lanes along Chorley New Road, ending prematurely at Beaumont Road. This is a major junction and cyclists should be given protection here. Ed (simon) these lanes are being used for motor vehicle storage, see: … [more]

Rapid cycleway prioritisation route runs along A666 this is a 50mph road off M61 where cycling is banned. Parallel Manchester Rd B6536 would be much better

Overgrown and overhanging trees

There’s no room for cyclists on this road towards Harwood and it’s a very busy 2 lane road in parts. The pavement is to narrow foe cyclists and pedestrians.

A proper segregated cycle path should run along main roads from The crown roundabout to Bolton to encourage safe active transport on this constantly busy route which cannot manage currently capacity for cars

Cycleway (in both directions) blocked by parked cars

New cycleway across Cutacre Country Park. Loose gravel surface so be careful when turning.

This cycleway is fast becoming unusable due to water damage. A sealed surface here would have ensured that the path remained in perfect condition. Why skimp on such things if you're just going to have to repair them later?

This cycleway is quickly being eroded by water. This is why we should use sealed surfaces on cycle routes - not gravel.

In the photograph I'm on the cycle path looking north. To continue I have to turn and cross the road, then turn again. Why can't the cycle path simply run across on a diagonal line to cross at the same point, with simple markings to alert … [more]

Route from shopping centre to Bolton train/bus interchange - not much improvement needed to make this a decent cycle route.

Major path through Leverhulme Park. Other sections closer to Long Lane have been renovated with smooth asphalt recently, all shared use so not best practice, but wide enough (about 4 metres) that it doesn't cause many problems. Though this … [more]

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