Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31376
Received: 15/10/2016
Respondent: Dr Robert Izzard
Fig. 38 shows the nightmare of mixed space between cyclists and pedestrians. Yes, it's fine when the volume of people is as low as suggested on the figure, but - back in reality - this will not be the case when footfall is higher, and during rush hours. Instead, there will be conflict over who can use the shared space. You could use this as an opportunity to properly segregate different modes of traffic, but instead, you the council, maintain that pedestrians (and their, e.g., dogs) have to share space with cyclists. This is the nightmare I face in Cambridge daily.
Fig. 38 shows the nightmare of mixed space between cyclists and pedestrians. Yes, it's fine when the volume of people is as low as suggested on the figure, but - back in reality - this will not be the case when footfall is higher, and during rush hours. Instead, there will be conflict over who can use the shared space. You could use this as an opportunity to properly segregate different modes of traffic, but instead you, the council, maintain that pedestrians (and their, e.g., dogs) have to share space with cyclists. This is the nightmare I face in Cambridge daily.