In Sheffield we seem to have cornered the market in "Cyclists Give Way to Pedestrians" signs. These are definitely preferable to "Cyclists Dismount" (we have plenty of those as well though).
Sheffield cyclists may not be aware that these are not in common use elsewhere.
Here are some examples:
This is at Castle Square (Formerly the infamous Hole in the Road.) The cycle route
allows cyclists from the north to access the High Street. As you can see it's a busy and narrow section of street with high footfall, but nevertheless the arrangement works well.
A continuation on the other side of the road would create a new North-South route across the city:
However, the council haven't agreed to this. A toucan crossing would be needed for Arundel Gate.
This one is at Pond St:
This is part of the emerging Inner Ring Cycle Route and allows cyclists to cross the severed part of Pond St, avoiding Flat St (Flat St isn't flat and Pond St has no ponds).
These signs were much admired by Sustrans staff when they were in town.
A contra-flow and ramp are needed to allow cyclists to continue North:-
This links into the National Cycle Network to the North and East of the city.
A few other sights around town:-
Bike stands in use at the Interchange, for travellers continuing their journey by bus.
This lot turned up whilst I was taking pictures:-
...& headed off up the High St
Bikes are increasingly being used by the emergency services in Sheffield as well as the City Ambassadors and our Cycling Paramedic service should get off the ground shortly.
