Yellow lines plan for main town road
DOUBLE yellow lines could be introduced on one of Scunthorpe's busiest roads to prevent motorists blocking cycle lanes.
North Lincolnshire Council are considering putting the lines on Messingham Road (A159) from the junction of Burringham Road to the Yaddlethorpe crossroads.
Bottesford ward councillor Steve Swift is spearheading the drive to protect cyclists who could be in danger from the parked cars blocking the cycle lanes.
He said parts of Bottesford, Ashby and Brumby were affected and ward members from the areas have received comments from cyclists claiming it is less safe.
"Attempts to resolve the situation amicably by the distribution of polite notices asking people not to block the lanes has unfortunately been unsuccessful," he said.
A six-week consultation is due to end the week of January 16.
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by Rob, Bottesford
Wednesday, March 04 2009, 2:33PM
“Yes to yellow lines on Messingham Rd.
We visit our parents daily on Messingham Rd and park in their driveway. The danger is then trying to get back out onto the busy Messingham Rd with parked vehicles totally blocking our view in both directions. The vehicles (in general) belong to neighbours who have drives but they can¿t be bothered to use them. It is only a matter of time before there is a serious accident.
In addition, when cars are parked both sides of the road, it impedes traffic flow due cars travelling in opposite directions having to squeeze by each other.
So, for the benefit of the cyclists, and the residents who have difficulty getting safely into and out of their driveways, please put the yellow lines down as soon as possible.”
by Steve, Scunthorpe Yaddlethorpe
Tuesday, February 03 2009, 6:14PM
“Have we gone paint mad.
Is it not time that a cyclelane is recognised as a no parking place.
There should be no need for yellow lines as well”
by may, scunthorpe
Tuesday, January 27 2009, 10:21PM
“yes to yellow lines i,m fed up with vans and cars parking either side of our drive,cannot see traffic on the road or cyclists, PARK IN YOUR OWN DRIVE NOT OUTSIDE MY HOUSE,had so many near misses its unreal,besides the fact all cyclists ride their bikes on the path,RIDE THEM IN THE CYCLE LANES,”
by Lindsay, Messingham Road
Tuesday, January 13 2009, 5:21PM
“Councillor Steve Swift has clearly not done a survey on the road or he would have noticed that there are very few bikers, does he not realise that even when the cycle lanes are clear (Ashby road for example) the cyclists don't use them???? I have started a petition - if you wish to add your name please e-mail me on lindsay1975@ntlworld.com.”
by Lindsay, Messingham Road
Tuesday, January 13 2009, 5:17PM
“It is NOT too late = please please send your complaints to George mcbride or we will end up with these yellow lines - MAKE YOURSELVES HEARD.”