The Challenge
On Hertford Road in Enfield, on-street car parking spaces are positioned in between the main road and the cycle lane Despite white line markings, cars constantly encroach into the cycle lane when parking, creating a dangerous hazard for cyclists Sometimes cars even park in the cycle lane, forcing cyclists onto the pavement or main carriageway
The Solution
Enfield Council considered two of our surface-mounted delineation products for this project – the Narrow Cycle Lane Defender, or the Lane Separator Due to the space available, Enfield Council selected the Lane Separator (500mm), which is more than double the width of the Narrow Cycle Lane Defender (235mm) The Lane Separator is the height of a standard UK kerb, ensuring parked cars can open their doors Reflective bollards and retroreflective studs were installed into the Lane Separators to increase visibility
Results
- Incursions by vehicles into the cycle lane have been eliminated
- Cyclists report feeling safer and more confident cycling in the segregated cycle lane
- People parking on the street are able to enter and exit their vehicles without impediment
- Surface water on the road is able to flow freely into the drainage gullies
