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lobby the University to create a greater separation between pedestrian and cycle paths
The cycle path going through the University (past B46, 44 and up to the Redbrick) should be creating a separation between pedestrian and cycle routes. These cycle paths take cyclists through very short steep hills which one may struggle to get up, or struggle to stop when going downhill - this is made even more difficult when we're trying not to hit pedestrians who walk on the cycle path.
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Hi there,
Thank you for your submission. I have contacted the University and they have provided me with the following response:
I’d agree the layout is not perfect and the gradient is an issue, but there isn’t really a solution to this without significant changes to the landscaping and/or surrounding buildings. I have had to defend the cycle route remaining in place as the easy solution would be to make it pedestrian only and expect cyclists to push- I’m in favour of keeping cycle access wherever possible and as this has been a well-used route for many years it would be a shame to lose it.
Going forward, the reopening of Salisbury Road will provide a much wider, flatter route across the campus and there may well be changes to routes elsewhere as the campus develops. Not sure on timescales but I do share the views about gradients and if an opportunity to improve the layout comes about we will certainly do so.
I hope this helps with your query.
Best wishes,
Isabella Camilleri
VP Welfare
SUSU
Thursday 6th Jun 2019 3:18pm
Actions
- Forwarded to Student Life
Friday 22nd Mar 2019 1:21pm
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