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redkev

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  1. Well, I noticed the other day that the motorcycle logo had been removed from the Nottingham bus lane trial signs, I searched online for some sort of 'report/findings' but nothing. So I wrote to the council, and got the following reply.... Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXXX Thank you for your enquiry regard the Mansfield Road bus lane trial, which allowed motorcycles to use the bus lanes between the County boundary and Nottingham City Centre. This trial concluded on 25th May 2020, and I would firstly like to apologise for the fact that you didn't receive an update on the current status. At this point in time, I can confirm that the Council is not proposing to implement the measures on a permanent basis or carry out any similar trials along other bus corridors leading in/out of the city. The motorcycle logos were removed from each bus lane sign at the end of the trial and informatory signs advising motorists that the trial has ended are due to be erected at key points along the route. Due to Covid-19 and the impact on staffing levels, we have not been able to get these signs up yet. However, I can confirm that this work is now imminent. During the trial, the Council carried out monthly surveys on Mansfield Road and noted the use of bus lanes during their operational hours (7.30am-9.30am and 4pm-6pm ) alongside the usage of general traffic lanes. Over the whole survey period, a total of 293 motorcycles were recorded on Mansfield Road in both directions. Of these, 69% were using the inbound bus lanes during the morning peak and 59% using the outbound bus lanes during the afternoon peak. Of the 293 motorcycles picked up during the survey, 108 did not use the bus lanes despite being permitted to do so. Some 81 sat in queuing traffic, whilst 17 overtook static traffic and 10 overtook moving traffic in the general traffic lane. Overall, motorcycles made up just 0.63% of all vehicles counted (46,291 vehicles). The estimated number of bus patrons recorded during the same survey periods in both directions is approximately 107,500. A simple assessment criteria was used to gauge the success of the trial, examining the following factors: Level of use; Journey times; Level of casualties; Speed of motorcycles; and Perception of the existing bus lane corridor users. To summarise, the surveys found that there was/were: o No significant increase in the use of the bus lanes by motorcycles, or evidence of a move to this mode of transport; o No change to journey times due to extremely small numbers of motorcycles utilising the bus lane; and o No accidents parallel to, and in the bus lanes prior or during the trial. In addition to the above, the cost of rolling out a policy to allow motorcycles in all of the City's bus lanes would be approximately £350,000. This includes new signage for all sections of bus lane and new Traffic Regulation Orders allowing the policy to be enforced. In conclusion, motorcycles have seen no clear benefit from the bus lane trial. Motorcycles numbers and accident figures do not justify such a large spend for no benefits to either the City Council or motorcycle users collectively. The Portfolio Holder for Local Transport therefore made a recommendation to reinstate the original Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which exempts buses, wheelchair accessible taxis and pedal cycles in bus lanes during their operational hours. I regret this is not the outcome that you had perhaps hoped for and I trust you appreciate the reasons for not implementing this initiative on a permanent basis at this particular moment in time. Kind Regards XXXXXXXXXXXX Traffic Management Not the result I had hoped for seeing as the current travel retrictions are being lifted and traffic will get busier as more people start getting back to work. And I suppose the opposition by Nottingham cyclists had nothing to do with it? (Sorry, lost the link).
  2. Hi folks. Returned to biking after a good number of years and now have a 2010 Versys 650. Can anyone recommend a good bike shop in and around Nottingham that does quality repairs as well as MOT's? On scouring the interweb, a lot of the old shops I used to know and use are now long gone so can anyone recommend from good experience? Cheers Kev
  3. Hi guys. Well I received a reply from Nottingham City Council as follows:- "Many thanks for your positive message regarding our trial for Motorcycle in Bus Lanes on Mansfield Road. At the moment we are only 6 months into the 18 months trail, once the trial is complete we will analyse all our data to determine whether this policy will be rolled out citywide. We are hopeful, like you have done yourself, more people will look to change their ways of commuting into Nottingham to help reduce congestion and help contribute to better air quality." Ah well, only another 12 months of the trial to go..... then another 6-12 months for them to make their mind up! When I hear anything in say 2 years time..... you'll be the first to know! Cheers Kev
  4. Hi guys.... older newbie here.... Back to the original post about bus lanes in Nottingham, I've noticed in this past week that the bus lanes on Mansfield Road from Sherwood into and out of the city are now open to motorcycles on a trial basis. Not all bus lanes in the city are at the moment, the ones that are have a motorcycle symbol on the road signs (along with the bus and cyclist symbols). I have emailed the council to congratulate them on this move and asked if they plan to extend it to other bus lanes in the city. If I get a response I'll let you know.
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