Changes to Green Dale cycle way.

[QueenMab]

Has anyone else noticed that the newly installed yellow, ridged crossing tiles across Green Dale feel a bit slippy to cycle over? They feel a bit perilous to me, and this is before they have even got wet. I can foresee someone coming off their bike along there before long, as I'm sure that they are an unsuitable surface for bicycles.

 

Would be interested to know about other cyclists' experience along there.

 

[QueenMab]

I've actually found this document from TFL regarding standards for materials used in cycle paths, and it specifically states that the use of these "corduroy" surfaces "should never be laid in line with cycle movement as it can destabilise riders". 

 

https://tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/lcds-chapter7-construction.pdf

 

I guess I will get in touch with the relevant people and see about getting this fixed as it's clearly unsafe. 

[first mate]

Is this a pedestrian crossing? Is it so those with visual impairment can cross safely?

[QueenMab]

Yes but other tactile surfaces are acceptable, eg studs.