Since The Walks in King’s Lynn was revamped a couple of years ago I've
been monitoring cycle use and campaigning for improvements. Some of the
routes are, quite frankly, death traps - particularly the gate on Extons
Road, and the Junction by the railway station. Along with members of the
King's Lynn Bike Users Group (KLBUG) I met with the Walks Manager, and
feel progress has been made, but there's a long way to go.
Junction 'improvements', Railway Road, Lynn
A year ago the Lynn Cycle Forum (on which I sit) was shown plans for
Advanced Stop lines for cyclists to be installed at the Railway Road /
John Kennedy Road Junction, complete with 1.5m wide lead in lanes in
accordance with recognised standards. Anyone who's been there lately
will have noticed that's not what we've got! What has appeared is a
short stretch of 1.2m, poorly surfaced red-top, terminating about 80cm
beyond the existing stop line. To make matters worse, the transponders
that work the lights do not extend across the 'cycle lane'! I'm still
waiting for an explanation from County Highways.
Proposed 'Public Transport Route', South Lynn - Town centre
You may have heard of this proposal, along with the possible marina plans. I am in
discussion with planners and engineers who appear to have little awareness
that this will impact on a major cycle route.
If you have views or ideas on these or any other local issues, please l
et me know. My official area is within a 10 mile radius of King’s Lynn,
but I am prepared to look at wider issues if it impacts on journeys
within West Norfolk.
Rob Archer
Rob Archer is the CTC Right to Ride rep, and a campaigning member of KLWNBUG.
He is currently concerned with the above issues, and would welcome
any feedback you would like to send him.
Email Rob