Lancaster Cycle Path
We note that it is Lancaster City Council policy to cover cycle paths with a loose gravel aggregate.We believe that less cyclists will make use of local cycle paths as a result of this policy.We there... continue reading »
"why make it uncycle friendly????????? Town Bolton-le-Sands"
"Just to say that I think it is fantastic that Lancaster City Council do so much to encourage cycling. However I believe that they are wrong on this particular issue, and the cycle path would be much better without the loose grit covering it! Listen to the"
"I believe the case for not shingling the Lancaster Cycle Path is the best one. Town Lancaster"
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"It may make stopping in an emergency take longer Town Manchester"
"The cycle paths are well used by a wide range of cyclists. Family cyclists in particular need a smooth surface to help train youngsters in a cycle friendly situation. Gravel is not cyclist friendly. I will be discussing this stupid suggestion with my City"
"Keep the Tarmac Town Carnforth"
"it would be just asking for accidents then claims Town blackpool"
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"Do the County Council understand people or are they transfixed by correct fashion. Town Lancaster"
"Surely you're not covering ALL paths, but why cover any? Gravel is dangerous to ride on. Town Lancaster"
"There is not a good enough reason to justify covering are cycle paths with gravel. In doing so would make the cycle path untidy and more importantly dangerous. Town Lancaster"
"Don't spoil the cyclepaths. Everybody can ride on the present smooth tarmac but those with thinner tyres will find they are not suitable for the proposed gravel Town Freehold, Lancaster"
"It sounds like extra expense for reduced safety:how are such issues addressed in cycle aware locations in Europe etc? Town Lancaster"
"keep the black stuff!! Town carnforth"
"Seems a waste of money to tarmac then gravel. Town Lancaster"
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"I have already had much correspondence with the council employee who is responsible for this policy. His name is Gordon Maclay (email address [email protected] /* */ ). He has resolutely and obstinately refused to change his decision on the paths that he"