I feel safer
I feel safer
I feel so much safer riding through my village, the council in its wisdom have painted large white bicycles on the road. I can't help but think the money would have better spent in filling some of the potholes.
- simonineaston
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Re: I feel safer
I hope they had the decency to sign-post the potholes by painting the bicycle wheels around them...
S
(on the look out for Armageddon, on board a Brompton nano & ever-changing Moultons)
(on the look out for Armageddon, on board a Brompton nano & ever-changing Moultons)
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Re: I feel safer
Since the road is overwhelmingly the safest place to ride, then that is the most appropriate place to put cycle symbols if cyclist safety is your objective.
Sadly, most councils prioritise the movement of motor vehicles above the safety of cyclists so tend to put cycle symbols in dangerous places (in the gutter or off the carriageway altogether - anywhere out of the way of the all important motors).
Sadly, most councils prioritise the movement of motor vehicles above the safety of cyclists so tend to put cycle symbols in dangerous places (in the gutter or off the carriageway altogether - anywhere out of the way of the all important motors).
Re: I feel safer
Sounds almost useless but I think I read even the big premade thermoplastic bike symbols are £45 each. They probably used cheaper ones so it wouldn't fill many potholes which cost an average of £55each to fix.
MJR, mostly pedalling 3-speed roadsters. KL+West Norfolk BUG incl social easy rides http://www.klwnbug.co.uk
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Re: I feel safer
Keep using the https://www.fillthathole.org.uk/ website to report.
Re: I feel safer
It's a small nudge to drivers' awareness and mentality.