This trial filter on Hartington Road is designed to stop ratrunning through the residential estate, by motorists trying to avoid queues of traffic on the A6. A very good idea IMO.
[Image created 2.2.23] This is the data from the 2021 census about access to a car or van. It shows that one quarter of York residents do not have access to a motor vehicle. I believe this stat needs to be known by everyone who works for th ... [more]
Poor visibility approaching Park and Ride site from Jubilee Square. The cycle route crosses the exit and entrance roads off the main roundabout.
[Image taken 1.2.23] Bootham Terrace, York.The fallen sign is a trip hazard and an obstruction. It's also not doing its job. Other image this sign today: #190591. Related image on this street close to the junction with Bootham: #190589.
[Image taken 1.2.23] Bootham Terrace, York. This sign for CYC works nearby leaves just 51cm of pavement unobstructed. This person was happy to pose for me to show he had to walk in the road. And people who with mobility issues? With sight p ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] North Street, York. What scheme does this fallen sign relate to? Is it part of the Northern Gas Networks signage? (See: #190584 and links.) It's not doing its job and it's a trip hazard. Other image today and links: #19 ... [more]
[UPDATE: On 2.2.23 the utilities company responded: "I have spoken with the site manager and he will speak to team on site to get things rectified as soon as possible."] [Image taken 1.2.23] Skeldergate, York. Where should this sign be? It ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] Skeldergate, York. Damaged Northern Gas Networks signs with their name and contact details. This is surprising. Northern Gas Networks usually set standards for people to be able to see which company is doing the works a ... [more]
[UPDATE: See note on: #190584] [Image taken 1.2.23] Skeldergate, (looking towards the junction with Micklegate and Bridge Street), York. Who are the intended users of this channel? Cyclists in this direction only? (There’s no help signage ... [more]
[UPDATE: 2.2.23 Ref 'who is the gap for?' A reply from the utilities company says: "I can confirm that it was agreed with the council to allow cyclists to access as well as pedestrians." I will thank them then try to find out who to thank a ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] Skeldergate, York. Two ghost signs. One obstructing the pavement. One in the kerb further restricting the width of an already narrow route. Are they part of the Northern Gas Networks works signage? (See: #190584 and lin ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] Hospital Fields Road, York. Where Brompton owners can carry their bespoke repair kit – in the frame. Specifically, at the point where folding/unfolding it gives access to the top tube. Clever. Context and links: #1905 ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] Hospital Fields Road, York. A chance conversation with this Brompton (www.brompton.com/) owner revealed you can carry a repair kit (www.brompton.com/shop/bike-accessories/brompton-toolkit) as compact as the cycle. It ha ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] Get Cycling, Hospital Fields Road, York. Newly done, striking branding on the facade of Get Cycling (www.getcycling.org.uk/) As the man in: #190581 and: #190581 said, the previous lower key design had made the building ... [more]
[Image taken 1.2.23] Citywide, York. York Cycle Campaign (https://yorkcyclecampaign.bike/) Manifesto (https://yorkmix.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/York-Cycle-Campaign-42-Ways-To-Transform-York.pdf) published end January 2023. We picked up ... [more]
[UPDATE: On 2.2.23 CYC said it had removed the sign and the sandbag. I saw later in the day that both had gone.] The sign [NOTE: On 23.1.23 this sign was still in situ despite my reporting it to the company A Plant Lux. I will now ask CYC t ... [more]
[UPDATE: On 1.2.23 I saw the sign was back in situ.] [Image taken 31.1.23] Bootham junction with Grosvenor Terrace, York. Damaged, fallen, unsightly, useless sign.
[Image taken 30.1.23] Retail parks link, Off Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] The foliage on this corner (the now visible green triangle) has been cleared back to the end of the fencing on the ... [more]
[Image taken 30.1.23] Retail parks link, Off Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] The foliage on the left-hand side has been cut back. The sight line in both directions for all non-motorised users ... [more]
[Image taken 30.1.23] Retail parks link, Off Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location]. Looking towards the retail park with Tesco on it. Compare my image with street view: the wooden fencing on the ri ... [more]
[Image taken 30.1.23] The retail parks link, looking towards the zebra crossing to Dunelm (Clifton Moor phase 3 site), off Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York. [NOTE: No street view at this exact location] The York Walking and Cycling Officer ... [more]