Give cyclists a provision as part of the delivery of the current Harbour Public Realm Project
Since the segregated cycleway was scrapped the new plans give no safe provision for cyclists and bring them into direct conflict with motorists.
Previously, when the road was a dual carriageway, vehicles had ample space to be able to overtake. The current plans for the harbourside have worsened the provision for cyclists and are not acceptable.
None of this supports Torbay Council's own stated desires to encourage active tourism and increase active travel uptake.
Cyclists now have two options - to cycle very defensively - taking the lane and holding up traffic in this busy area or to dismount and wheel their bike through this section. For some cyclists, their bike is their mobility aid so this second option is discriminatory against them. For many, the road will feel unsafe and so they will choose to cycle on the pavement anyway.
We call on Torbay Council to act as a progressive, supportive organisation and encourage cycling of all ages through Torquay. This will also benefit motorists as it gives cyclists the choice to come off the road when it is not appropriate.
This ePetition ran from 20/07/2024 to 20/08/2024 and has now finished.
76 people signed this ePetition.
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