cycle links

Boscombe Grove Road link

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Boscombe Grove Road, Bournemouth

A potentially useful cycle link, but implemented very badly. Originally posted on the Crap Cycling in Bournemouth blog:

Just after this we meet a contender for the title of ‘Bournemouth’s shortest cycle lane’ straddling the pavement that divides the two halves of Boscombe Grove Road…

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C07 Integrating Cycling Into Development Proposals

Publisher: 
Cycling England
Publication date: 
August 2008
Abstract: 

All new developments should be accessible by bicycle. Their highway infrastructure should focus on on-road provision for cyclists with roads designed to deliver low speeds whilst at the same time creating permeability and advantage through the use of connections and links not available to motor traffic.

New developments should also provide for, and fund, links to the wider cycle network including quality cycle routes to such destinations as town centres, schools, employment sites, transport interchanges etc; i.e. works remote from the site.

B01 Connections And Links

Publisher: 
Cycling England
Publication date: 
August 2008
Abstract: 

Additional off-carriageway links can offer enhanced permeability, potentially safer routes for cyclists and advantageous journey times compared to motor traffic. These need to be designed, built and maintained so that they achieve their intention of drawing cyclists away from less attractive routes on the carriageway.

The measures available to create cycle links can range from a cycle gap in a road closure to the construction of a new bridge. To be effective, cycle links should be clearly signed, direct and relevant to cyclists’ needs.

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