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[Image taken 9.6.23] Railway Walk, York. [No street view at this location.] No sight lines. Yet this is the main route to/from Scarborough bridge/York rail station for non motorised users. Plus the route is steep so speeds can be high. … [more]
[Image taken 8.6.23] Denning's Yard Access (between Crichton Avenue and the Foss Islands Path), York. I crossed from right to left a few hours earlier. There was a different vehicle - a metallic brown, the huge 'cars' that have a head, … [more]
[Image taken 6.6.23] Denning's Yard Access (between Crichton Avenue and the Foss Islands Path), York. A couple of days ago I noticed the fence was broken. Has it been hit by a motor vehicle? I saw a massive one parked up in here recently. … [more]
[Image taken 4.6.23] Wigginton Road, York. Context: #194420. Other sections of this cycle path have been swept since I reported the grit. This stretch seems to have been missed. Or has the grit returned (but is so quickly possible)?
[Image taken 3.6.23] York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] The intro to the Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition 2023 (www.yorkartgallery.org.uk/exhibition/aesthetica-art-prize-exhibition-2023/) on a … [more]
[Image taken 3.6.23] Exhibition Square, York. With all the Sheffields (cycle parking) in use (see: #194686) people resorted to flyparking on the railings. If the Local Transport Strategy is successful and leads to the projected 20 per cent … [more]
[Image taken 3.6.23] Exhibition Square, York. The Sheffield racks (cycle parking) were full. People were flyparking on the railings too: #194687. Other image today and links: #194685.
[Image taken 3.6.23] York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York. The vehicles in the Square today were cycles (see also #194686 and #194687), an ice cream van and two lots of Tier hire e-cycles/scooters. In this image, the Square looks like … [more]
[Image taken 3.6.23] Exhibition Square, York. More Tier scooters (Tier overview #164663) than I can recall seeing in one place at one time. Perhaps connected to the Pride (https://yorkpride.org.uk/yorkpride2023/) procession in town today? … [more]
[Image taken 3.6.23] Deangate, York. There was a blanket in the basket so I assume an animal of some kind needed the protection of the parasol today. Other image today and links: #194682.
[Image taken 3.6.23] Non motorised users route between Hiscox and Moxie, Peasholme Green, York. Motor vehicles seem to be able to park here on some occasions. However instead of parking one behind the other, the drivers have positioned … [more]
[Image taken 2.6.23] Clifton Backies bench, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location. Location approximate] This was the second time (in two trips) I have seen a horse in the Backies … [more]
[Image taken 29.5.23] Scarborough Terrace, junction with Hudson Street, York. This person (ditto the couple before her) was happy for me to photograph her having to walk around the inconsiderately parked vehicle. I said I would send it to … [more]
[Image taken 29.5.23] Scarborough Terrace, junction with Hudson Street, York. This vehicle has been here a few times when I've walked and cycled this route. For pedestrians the dropped kerb is obstructed. For all path and road users the … [more]
[Image taken 29.5.23] Deangate, York. These racks are Sheffields - tick. They are well-placed for the city centre - tick. But they are of the toastrack design ie they have linking rails - you have to lift your cycle over them when entering … [more]
[Image taken 29.5.23] Deangate, York. Wider rig using the invaluable end space. Other image these racks here today: #194590. Inconsiderate car parking: #194591, #194592.
[Image taken 27.5.23] Railway Walk, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] Other image here today and links: #194427.
[Image taken 27.5.23] Railway Walk, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] Advertising for the annual York Naked Bike Ride https:/bit.ly/YORK-WNBR https://twitter.com/YorkWNBR Location of poster: #194428. Other image today and links: … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Bootham Stray, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location. Location approximate.] My photo does not do the attractiveness of this all too short motor traffic-free route justice. Not there is no York barrier at this … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Bootham Stray, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location. Location approximate.] Bootham Stray between Foss Islands Path and New Earswick (Alder Way) is blooming. As is the growth under the cattle grid. Shows how … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Wigginton Road, York. Mixed messages. It’s important to keep people out but not important to keep people safe. Note the giant padlock and chain on the supports next to where the fencing ends. There’s lots of evidence … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Wigginton Road, York. Uncontrolled growth restricts the width of the path and can create conflict with people on the other side of the offroad segregated route. When the foliage falls it seems to be left in situ … [more]
[4.6.23 Thus section remains uncleared. Ditto: #194874 Other sections of the path may have been swept.] [Image taken 27.5.23] Wigginton Road, York. Illustrates why infra needs to be planned... in this case so cleaning of the route can take … [more]
[UPDATE: On 4.6.23 it felt/looked as if some sweeping had taken place.] [Image taken 27.5.23] Wigginton Road, York. An extensive section of offroad, segregated cycleway covered in grit. Other image here today and links: #194420.
[Image taken 27.5.23] Wigginton Road, York. Grit is a hazard for all using wheels/wheeled walking aids. Slowing, accelerating, turning... grit is a skid hazard. Other images here today: #194421, #194422. Other image today and links: … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Library Square, York. There is room to manoeuvre and park a longer rig here. Context: #194326. Other image today and links: #194408.
[UPDATE: 1.6.23 Reply from CYC: The current status of your report is: closed. The problem has been inspected and no follow up work is required.][Image taken 27.5.23] Skeldergate close to the junction with Fetter Lane, York. Red box: the … [more]
[UPDATE: 2.6.23 Reply from CYC: "The current status of your report is: closed as removed."] [Image taken 27.5.23] North Street, York. Broken glass in the advisory cycle lane. In 110m on North Street to the junction with Bridge Street, I … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] North Street, York. Taken to show how a trike user locks the machine to railings/non-bespoke cycle parking. Context and links: #194415.
[Image taken 27.5.23] North Street, York. Flyparked Tri-1 (www.pashley.co.uk/products/tri-1) trike. Shows a need for cycle parking. And spaced such that a wider rig like this and/or a rider who needs more spaceto get on and off, can use it. … [more]
[UPDATE: 1.6.23 Reply from CYC "We’re currently coordinating resources so we can schedule the necessary works; in the meantime we thank you for your patience in this matter."] [Image taken 27.5.23] Wellington Row/North Street, junction with … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Stirling Road, York. Slotted drain cover in direction of travel for people pushing buggies, on scooters or riding cycles out of roko and if continuing over the segregated, offroad NMU route. Compare with the one in: … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Stirling Road, York. Taken to show the extent to which the sight lines of everyone using the segregated offroad NMU and the exit from roko are compromised by the advertising hoarding. Other image here today and links: … [more]
[UPDATE: On 5.6.23 the funfair and the advertising hoarding had gone. However the day before the signage had still been positioned as in the image.] [Image taken 27.5.23] Stirling Road, York. The advertising for the Funpark with Funfair … [more]
[Image taken 27.5.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. Context: #192705, #192706. Other image here today and links: #194408.
[Image taken 27.5.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. A beautiful, sunny Saturday on a bank holiday weekend and the Clifton Bingo (www.cliftonbingo.co.uk/) carpark is quite full. It is a classic example of a trip generator and not in a good way. … [more]
[Images taken 26.5.23] Deangate, York. The cycle with the trailer projects a minimum of 64cm further into the road than the others. (Compare with: #194419.) These racks are at the entrance to a nursery (Little Green Rascals … [more]
[Image taken 22.5.23] Northern service (York to Leeds via Burley Park), platform 11, York rail station, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] All of these seats tip up to accommodate a wheelchair. The fixed table makes it an … [more]
[Image taken 22.5.23] Northern service (York to Leeds via Burley Park), platform 11, York rail station, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] Context: and links: #194214.
[Image taken 22.5.23] Northern service (York to Leeds via Burley Park), platform 11, York rail station, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] My cycle does not fit on or under these bars. I can’t therefore roll it backwards (the … [more]
Image taken 22.5.23] Kingsland Terrace junction with Jubilee Terrace, York. Worn cycle direction/cycle lane markings. No clarity over priority – compare with the giveway markings for road users on the carriageway to the right. Other image … [more]
[Image taken 22.5.23] Kingsland Terrace junction with Jubilee Terrace, York. Cyclists (only) can turn left into the contraflow lane: #194206. But there’s no signage stating this option.
[Image taken 22.5.23] Jubilee Terrace looking into Bright Street, York. This very narrow gap is two-way for people on cycles… I don’t think it is safe as there is no overt warning to expect someone turning out of the gap into your path. The … [more]
[Image taken 22.5.23] Jubilee Terrace, junction (for cycles only) with Bright Street, York. New ‘route is round the houses’ sign. There’s a lot of clutter here… the wand, the signpost, the new sign, the zebra light pole, the bench and now… … [more]
[Image taken 22.5.23] Jubilee Terrace looking towards the junction (for cycles only) with Bright Street, York. The sign showing the wandering nature of the cycle route is new. Even if not detailed I think it has merit as it alerts people … [more]
[Image taken 22.5.23] Jubilee Terrace junction with Kingsland Terrace, York. This long established contraflow cycle lane meets none of the current standards. The recently installed wands (and armadillos that support them) segregate the … [more]
[NOTE: 29.5.23 The sign was still as here. Disappointing as this was a bank holiday weekend when Coppergate will have been used by more people who weren't local and who were therefore less likely to know there was a cycle contraflow lane.] … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] The two signs are within feet of each other. The one facing the camera says users should expect people to be cycling on this … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] There's a second sign relating to cyclists just feet from the first. It's completely obscured. Such signs are also important for … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] Even when you get closer on foot the sign is not legible. Context and links: #194151.
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] The path is very narrow. There is a sign saying cyclists can use it/pedestrians should expect cyclists at least to this point. … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. In contrast to last week, NMUs can use the path on this side. Other image here today and links: #194141. But where are the signs for people on cycles? See #194151, #194152, … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] Context: #193945. As I was looking for the signage to see where/until which point/from which point people can cycle on this … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road / New Lane, Huntington / York. The temporary barriers at the closed shared use/toucan crossing over New Lane were upright today. Context: #193943. Other image here today and links: #194141.
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road, Huntington / York. The shared use path is again open to all NMUs. Context: #193943. Other image here today and links: #194141.
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road, Huntington / York. Note the new sign. It says there is access to New Lane. That’s good. It’s true. This means pedestrians can continue to the path along this side of New Lane (and from there to the … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road, Huntington / York. Inaccurate/misleading sign. One week on from #193939 and any NMU heading along Malton Road needs to cross but and the route has now been opened up for pedestrians and cyclists wanting … [more]
[Image taken 21.05.23] Malton Road, Huntington / York. Context: #193938. Other images this issue here today: #194142, #194144, #194145, #194146, #194148, #194150. Signage problems New Lane: #194151, #194152, #194153, #194154.
[Image taken 19.5.23] Providence House, University of York, Innovation Close, York Science Park, Heslington, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location.] I also struggled to get my bike in here. The racks are too close together. The … [more]
[Image taken 19.5.23] Providence House, University of York, Innovation Close, York Science Park, Heslington, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location.] I was unable to get my cycle into the space to the left of the peacock blue … [more]
[Image taken 19.5.23] Providence House, University of York, Innovation Close, Science Park, Heslington, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location.] There are posters explaining how best to secure your cycle, and the rack design is … [more]
[Image taken 19.5.23] Providence House, University of York, Innovation Close, York Science Park, Heslington, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location.] Covered cycle parking. There are lights inside. It's close to the entrance and … [more]
[UPDATE: 30.5.23 The signs have disappeared from this location. Likely recently - I could still see the flattened grass] [Image taken 18.5.23] Cocoa Gardens, Wigginton Road, York. Three dumped temporary signs. Unsightly. Environmental … [more]
[Image taken 18.5.23] New Earswick Swimming Pool, New Earswick, Huntington / York. Positives: There are racks; the racks are Sheffields; they are right next to the entrance to the pool - easy to find; they have a gap at the far end that … [more]
[Image taken 18.5.23] New Earswick Swimming Pool, New Earswick, Huntington / York. This row of Sheffields has ample space at the end for a cargo cycle. This one is a Babboe Curve (www.babboe.co.uk/babboe-curve). End spaces are invaluable … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] Tadcaster Road, York. The road works-related signage means this Sheffield (outside a parade of shops and a takeaway) cannot be used. Is this a problem of lack of care? Lack of understanding? Lack of training? Someone … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] Morton Legal, 90 Tadcaster Road, York. The Sheffields outside Morton Legal (www.mortonlegal.co.uk/) are on cobbles. They are too close to the building - the wheel of the hidden cycle (the nearest one is mine) is turned … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] Morton Legal, 90 Tadcaster Road, York. Sheffields outside Morton Legal (www.mortonlegal.co.uk/). Other image these racks today: #194014. Other image today and links: #194007.
[Image taken 17.5.23] Tadcaster Road (looking north east), York. I’m marking the sign - Cyclists use road - as good practice (though I shouldn’t need to) because it’s still all too common that people on cycles are told to dismount (see: … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] Tadcaster Road (looking south west), York. The sign - Narrow lanes do not overtake cyclists - is good practice. There was another for the north east-bound carriageway too. Second example of good practice these works … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] St Edward the Confessor, Tadcaster Road, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] St Edward’s (www.stedsdringhouses.org/) provides easy to find easy to access Sheffield racks for visitors. Other image here … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] St Edward the Confessor, Tadcaster Road, York. St Edward’s (www.stedsdringhouses.org/) offers teas and coffees to all weekdays and light lunches on Fridays. Of course, to be able to visit you need somewhere to secure … [more]
[Image taken 17.5.23] Bootham Terrace (looking south), York. Area of repaired tarmac. The whole street needs retarmacing as it is fractured in so many places. Bootham Terrace a critical and very well used link for all NMUs. Many of the … [more]
[UPDATE: On 19.5.23 the wand was still where it was in this image. To stop it being an eyesore and possibly a hazard, I took it to Hazel Court (the recycling centre #193086) as I did for the previous one.] [Image taken 17.5.23] Burton Stone … [more]
[Image taken 15.5.23] The Stonebow, York. This appeared a couple of weeks ago. It fulfils several purposes... This area can feel: devoid of human life; unsafe - motor traffic speeds including by bus drivers are high; empty of plant life … [more]
[Image taken 15.5.23] Terry Avenue, York. The driver of some kind of taxi was parked on the double yellows. I hope this is not the start of a trend, Our 'people spaces' are increasingly being infiltrated by drivers: Exhibition Square, … [more]
[Image taken 15.5.23] Clifford Street, York. This is an A-board. CYC has an A-boards policy www.york.gov.uk/ABoards. The three people in the picture were happy to pose for me when I explained I was taking the photo to report the board. … [more]
[Image taken 15.5.23] Terry Avenue, York. The potholes have been repaired. Context: #192526. Other images today: #193976, #193977, #193978.
[Image taken 14.5.23] Bootham Stray (Wigginton Road side, near the allotments) York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] The rough track passes through a restriction that is a maximum of 110cm wide. Most wheelchairs can get through that … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Bootham Stray looking towards Burton Stone Lane, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] My cycle is wedged and held upright by the clamps of this Aframe. Context and links: #193964. The only way I could … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. I cannot ride through this barrier: my handlebars will not pass through this barrier. Context and links: #193964.
[Image taken 14.5.23] Burton Stone Lane, York. After seeing width restrictions on cycle routes earlier today (see: #193941, #193950) I caught up with a person riding a recumbent trike. I asked her the dimensions of her rig. She was riding … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Goodramgate, York. Context and links: #193961. The driver of the white van responded to finding two motor vehicles facing the wrong way by passing them and stopping ahead of the stop line. By doing this the driver … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Goodramgate, York. I was here and facing Bar (ie towards the camera position). There were two cars on the oncoming/opposite lane. Without indicating, the driver of the car behind the blue one visible in this image, … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Goodramgate, York. I took this to show how the road here should work. If there is a red light, motorists queue in the direction of travel. People on cycles have a green filter. Cyclists can pass through on the left … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Former Evans Cycles, Unit 3 Julia Avenue, Monks Cross, Huntington, York. See: #174539. [NOTE: street view does not show this outlet.] Other image today and links: #193937.
[Image taken 14.5.23] Asda, Monks Cross, Huntington / York. [NOTE: Location approximate. No street view at this exact location] There is cycle parking, and, when you get to it, there is a sign saying this is what it is/what the area is for. … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Asda, Monks Cross, Huntington / York. [NOTE: Location approximate. No street view at this exact location] Context and links: #193957.
[Image taken 14.5.23] Asda, Monks Cross, Huntington / York. [NOTE: Location approximate. No street view at this exact location] Just some of the disabled car parking spaces here. Clearly signposted. More disabled car parking spaces at this … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Monks Cross retail park, Huntington / York. The standard setting cycle circuit (search on that term for ongoing issues of obstruction) is again compromised... 1. The cone is not needed and is not only unsightly clutter … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] New Lane, Huntington / York. The already narrow pavement - with no protection from passing road users - is obstructed by low hanging uncut foliage. A hazard for people with no or limited sight and for all users in low … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] New Lane, Huntington / York. My arrow marks the location of a sign road users need to see. But it's overgrown and is invisible. Other images this problem today and links: #193953, #193954. Other image today and links: … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Link route between New Lane and the Park & Ride at the LNER Community Stadium, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] This family was on its way to visit grandparents and have a picnic with them. The existence … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] Link route between New Lane and the Park & Ride at the LNER Community Stadium, York. [NOTE: No street view at this location] New bollards have been installed. They may have met the minimum standard of the 150cm gap … [more]
[Image taken 14.5.23] New Lane direction of Malton Road, Huntington / York. The information sign does not provide a phone number to report problems on. Such as fallen barriers: #193945. Or complaints: that the shared use path is … [more]
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