Modal Shift in Sheffield

Many European and worldwide cities are reallocating road space to walkers, cyclists, buses and trams in preparation for a low-carbon future. Here's what Sheffield is doing:-















Here a cycle route is being destroyed in order to make room for a few more cars. The cycle route, which is part of the flagship Trans-Pennine Trail, will be replaced but will be diverted and will be much narrower. This is in an area with some of the worst air pollution in Europe.

Here is another, nearby, example of cycle route planning in Sheffield
















This is the Trans-Pennine Trail crossing of Meadowhall Rd. The walker or cyclist has to cross three busy two-lane carriageways. It is impossible to see the traffic lights so you have to guess whether the traffic is going to stop or not and make a run for it. This route is supposed to be cycleable by a 12-year-old unaccompanied. There have been a number of collisions involving cyclists in the area.

TRO's

New stuff in from the council -

Tesco Development - Savile St.

This development will entail a new entrance from Spital Hill, thus part of the bus lane will be revoked. Part of Savile St will be made a clearway. Carlisle St will be closed off at the junction with
Spital Hill (but not for cyclists we hope) The main entrance will be on Savile St - I believe there will be an off-road cycle lane & toucan crossing at this point which I am not particularly happy about.

Whiteways School

Restriction of parking outside the school.

Shefffield TRO's December 2009

Have been asked for comments on the following proposals:

Ringinglow Rd increased parking restrictions to improve child safety close to Ecclesall Junior.

Sharrow Vale comprehensive revisions to parking schemes.

- Endcliffe

- Sharrow Vale & Botanical

- Stalker Lees

- Napier

- Lansdowne

- Grange

- Porterbrook

- Hunter House.

Any comments welcome.

Some things that Sheffield cyclists need to make their voices heard on..

Meadowhead roundabout & Woodseats http://bit.ly/7HPz4

Penistone Rd http://bit.ly/6Urwda

Ecclesall Rd http://www.smartroutes.co.uk/ecclesallroad/