Concerns rise over planned bike/walk upgrades on Madingley Road. Fears of accidents with cycle route designs.
Some readers question drivers’ abilities. They note motorist difficulties with road markings. The Greater Cambridge Partnership will assess road safety and evaluate planned upgrade designs.
The upgrades include one-way cycleways. These would run on both sides of the road. Cars would be semi-segregated from bikes. Bus stops would “float,” requiring pedestrian crossing of the cycleway to reach them.
A councilor did mention similar successful features. He says people have adapted to these things. The councilor, however, still worries about bus stops. She cites potential cyclist benefits. She also finds layouts anxiety-inducing.
People may be “sandwiched” between traffic, which she believes will trouble disabled people. One commenter thinks road markings are clear. They believe drivers should understand them. Another claims cyclists ride unsafely, mentioning disregard for lights and traffic rules.
Another person was hit by drivers who did not give adequate space. This cyclist says it’s about poor road users. Segregation can therefore improve cyclist safety.
One person asks about prior implementations, mentioning existing floating bus stops on other roads with Copenhagen crossings. They think drivers should follow the rules of the road. Another person thinks motorists try to see, but markings fade fast. Copenhagen crossings therefore seem unsafe, as many learned crossing rules differently as kids.
One commenter praises the proposal, feeling safe cycling is needed because existing paths are now inadequate. Cyclists need right-of-way at crossings.
Another asks if the scheme shrinks roads and sees life getting harder for drivers going to Cambridge. This councillor-led “bike madness” should end. They will ask candidates to stand against it.
One person feels it won’t matter to cyclists, because even though they have paths now, many still use the road. This holds up drivers on Madingley Road. Roads lack safe, comfortable bike paths. Paths are too narrow to be shared and can be bumpy and unsafe at higher speeds. Blind spots on the paths also exist.