Photo listing: obstructions (infrastructure)
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Temporary gate on the foot/cycle link between Darwin Green and Windsor Road. This gate is locked during building site working hours, at the time of writing (late 2023) Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, so this route is only usable during weekends. (The gate … [more]
Temporary gate on the foot/cycle link between Windsor Road and Darwin Green. This gate is locked during building site working hours, at the time of writing (late 2023) Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, so this route is only usable during weekends. (The gate … [more]
Planters are used across the end of this access road to the Timber Works new development, creating a kind of modal filter.
Planters are used across the end of this access road to the Timber Works new development, creating a kind of modal filter.
Just as well Ferry Path is no longer needed for access to the ferry - the current bridge is just to the left of the camera.
Cycle access to the new NIAB offices - closed because of the Covid-19 lockdown? But the car access is open....
I had no idea there was a route around the back of Waitrose (the sign asks people queueing 2 metres apart during the Covid-19 lockdown to keep the right of way clear) - the barriers are pointless as people are clearly taking bikes, trolleys … [more]
The King's Parade security gate is now in use, with a steady flow of cyclists through the single two-way gap (thanks to Lucinda Price).
The King's Parade security gate is now in use, with cycle markings and other signage in place (but they need to get rid of that white arrow to the right) - thanks to Lucinda Price.
Some ancient infra that looks like it's close to collapse in parts. Needs removal as it's no longer compatible with current cycle sizes (cargo bikes can't pass each other here).
This route is used by hundreds of people every day. The estate to the left has maybe a dozen houses. Why is the priority the wrong way round?
Very narrow access. Blocks most cargo bikes on a main school access route (that's the school ahead on the right with a gate access about 100m ahead on THIS PATH).
A dead-end footway. Presumably this was intended as a connection with Cherry Hinton Recreation ground at the time this housing estate was built - but for some reason the link was never opened.
Stealth bollard at the end of Cheney Way. With #bonuscat. #absolutebollards @camcycle https://t.co/RtGFkQzTCH
Three different bollards at the eastern end of the Carter Bridge. From the left: an old wooden one, a relatively recent white painted concrete one and an old metal one.
These bollards between the towpath and the shared use pavement seem to be in a strange place - wouldn't they be better next to the cars? Which side am I supposed to go? The right side is too narrow, especially when encroached on by cars as … [more]
Obstruction still to be removed at the western end of the Carter cycle bridge at the junction with Devonshire Road. Nice new markings and bollards.
Obstruction still to be removed from the western end of the Carter Bridge approach at Devonshire Road. New bollards and markings are an improvement.
Bollards at entrance to cycleway along section of guided busway to new railway station. 1.40m high spaced at 1.50m centre to centre. Cycleway is 3.80m wide here.
Access to Great Kneighton - no dropped kerb, so it won't be possible to nip across from Rutherford Road.
There seem to have been several iterations to the position of these barriers. Theres now a three metre gap between the two in the foreground.
The Stagecoach at the front stops short of the actual bus stop on Huntingdon Road. The second bus stays behind, blocking cars from overtaking and from leaving Oxford Road. See next picture #57384 . A video from this location: … [more]
Mercifully these bollards were installed with the pramarms inline with the path. I expect the installers thought that was the sensible way around to avoid blocking the path!
Mercifully these bollards were installed with the pramarms inline with the path. I expect the installers thought that was the sensible way around to avoid blocking the path!
The stupid chicane that was introduced here 10 years ago results in the disappearance of the fence and corner cutting. See #7482.
It would be best (for cyclists) if the entry to the station from Devonshire Road could be rerouted through here and the current awkward route used for car parking - but it's all going to change anyway.
The positioning of this sign is really annoying, but on the other hand it does force you to slow down as you negotiate this rather narrow and entirely unsatisfactory shared use arrangement.
This is an example of a modern removable bollard, splendidly adorned with two large reflective bands. This one appears to be branded Autopa.
What is a cycle lane good for if cars are queueing in it? Gilbert Road needs to change! In this 4 min series: #21515, #21516, #21517, #21518.
There should be no cycle lane obstruction in Gilbert Road. In this 4 min series: #21515, #21516, #21518, #21519.
Truck blocking cycle crossing while repairing the ironwork and pothole shown at #20321 (also the chap who offered me a 'drive-through Big Issue').
'End of Route' - permanently closed, in fact, due to the new access to the Cavendish Lab just west (see following photos).
Overgrown bridleway - but it's probably not a route to develop for cycling, as it emerges right on the M11 slip road.
The cycle parking has been placed on the diagonal desire line between the road and the riverside foot/cycle path. . This is on a national cycle route. The curbs are higher than the old ones, and new 30cm high railings are to be … [more]
The cycle parking has been placed on the diagonal desire line between the road and the riverside foot/cycle path. . This is on a national cycle route. The curbs are higher than the old ones, and new 30cm high railings are to be … [more]
The cycle parking has been placed on the diagonal desire line between the road and the riverside foot/cycle path. . This is on a national cycle route. The curbs are higher than the old ones, and new 30cm high railings are to be … [more]
Of course the road is open to pedestrians and cyclists, but the TRO can probably only be for a total closure.
Gridlock! The oncoming bus and car can't move because the roadworks takes up the whole of their side of the road (see #15796). Traffic coming the other way has filled the the entire length of the roadworks. Be careful cycling near these … [more]
Park Street is a major pedestrian route into the city centre from Jesus Green. Despite a massive and empty car park right next to it the security staff choose to park their van in the mouth of this former entrance to the car park forcing … [more]
Double barrier seen from inside the estate off Monkswell Road: Must cyclists and wheelchair users be kept out? See #13010 from cul-de-sac. Link between Southbrook Close (off Alpha Terrace) and the Monkswell area.
Double barrier seen from Southbrook Close cul-de-sac: Must cyclists and wheelchair users be kept out? See #13011 from inside the estate. Link between Southbrook Close (off Alpha Terrace) and the Monkswell area.
In front of Anglian Home Improvements inconsiderate parking in part on MCL, part pavement, part double yellow line, part over the dropped kerb for cyclists causes an obstruction. The double yellow line is somewhat worn out, but continues … [more]
Typical situation on Hills Road. What are MCLs good for if cars (BT service van, number plate FL05 ZNH ) stand / stop and even park in them?
Why is this obvious route closed? But this whole area north of the Nanoscience building is very balkanised, with through routes blocked off.
The small opening here successfully slows cyclists down when entering the newly-cycleable 'pedestrian' zone.
Interesting and perhaps clever use of bollards to slow down cyclists at a busy entrance to the Sedgwick Site from West Road. You can still cycle through but have to wiggle, which slows you down enough, but not too much to be a pain. But … [more]
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