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Question 25 - we asked:
Temporary protected bike lanes were put in on Front Street and Rotary Way to help people cycle safely during the lockdowns as an alternative to public transport and car use. Would you like to see these made permanent, and how could they be improved and connected to more destinations?
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We asked this question only in Framwellgate and Newton Hall.
4 of the candidates responded as below.
Those candidate(s) which were elected are highlighted.
| Irene OSTLE (Green Party) |
The temporary lanes in both Front Street and Rotary Way are a piecemeal provision. Cyclists feel, and are, more vulnerable in the wand lanes as compared with a cycleway separated from the road. |
| Karon WILLIS (Independent) |
Whilst these lanes are a good idea, however due to the bollards that are used driving on Rotary Way I have never seen a cyclist yet, and the effect these bollards have pulling on your eyes at dusk is quite frightening. Resulting in traffic using other routes where possible. DCC need to re think the lane marking at both of these areas. |
| Ben GRAHAM (Labour Party) |
No, I’m my opinion these are more likely to cause an accident, particularly on Rotary way as they have narrowed the roads too much, and don’t offer complete protection to cyclists If these were to be an option going forward, then we’d need to consider widening the roads/pavements to allow for a proper sized bike Lane. |
| John HARDMAN (Labour Party) |
The lanes mentioned I find to be too narrow for comfort, be it from a cyclists point of view or a motorists. To be made permanent more space would be needed. I would suggest wider pavements with cycle lanes to be a better option. |
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