14 - Ness Bridge

Action
• The two pop-up lanes were created using barriers and cones.
• In the light of experience, the north lane was reverted to traffic.
• To compensate, the south lane became 2-way cycling.

Comment
• There are problems at both ends of this cycle lane.
• Motorist heading west and turning left of the bridge are now more likely
  to assume priority and collide with cyclists heading west
  and emerging from the protected pop-up lane.
• Entrance to the cycle lane at the west end of the bridge is not obvious
  or easy to see from any approach.
• Turning the bend between Castle Road and the east end of the bridge
  in either direction is the only easy route.
• Continuity between the east end of the bridge and either Bridge Street
  or Bank Street in either direction is not defined.
• The railings have not been removed.
• The reduced clarity of cycle route seems to have resulted in
  increased cycling on the bridge pavements
  - the opposite to what was intended.