Your comments...
The green surface on the new cycle way between the M5 Overbridge and Pheasant Lane is horrible, shiny, impermeable and not pleasant to cycle on.
Following several comments about the green surfacing used on previous sections of the route between the M5 overbridge and Pheasant Lane we have changed the specification of the product to be used. This will have a durable, less reflective and more textured finish. We are continuing to monitor the performance of the surfacing laid on previous sections of the route.
The proposed junction layout change at Old Cheltenham Road is too tight for lorries entering and exiting. This tight turn will cause problems with both road surfacing and junction capacity and will cause traffic congestion.
Following the comments received at consultation we have made changes to the design in this location, retaining the existing slip road at Old Cheltenham Road to reduce impact on the junction capacity.
The grooved bricks at the start and end of each section may be helpful to blind people but are dangerous. There should be a way of assisting the blind without making it dangerous for other users?
All shared use areas have textured paving at the start and end to assist visually impaired users from navigating the route, this reflects national inclusivity design guidance. We have sought to engage directly with affected disability groups and seek input on the design.
There are some sharp angles on the cycle track whereas the road running alongside has smooth corners. Again, combination of this and the narrow path will not make a smooth journey for cyclists.
The cycle track alignment is designed to the parameters laid out in the LTN1/20 design guidance.
If you have a cycle lane it shouldn't just stop being on both sides of the road and go to dual way on one side of the road just because the road narrows. It seems that the road just is not wide enough for this scheme to be delivered satisfactorily.
The existing on carriageway cycles lanes are narrow, 1m or less in some locations and do not conform to modern standards. The proposed segregated two-way cycle tracks are 2.5m for the majority of the route but do reduce to 2m in constrained locations which is allowed within the current cycle design guidance.
The two-way segregated cycle way was chosen as the preferred design option as this reduces the impact on accesses, junctions, and driveways as well as underground services. However, following public feedback we have moved to single direction cycle lane facility on parts of the route to significantly reduce the number of trees required to be removed during the construction phase of the works.
