http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Meanwhile in Inversneggy en Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:04 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247463 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:25:57 +0000 acsimpson 247463@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"Highland Council said the green areas highlighted the fact that the road space was shared between cyclists and cars.<br /> "</em></p> <p>Presumably they will be back later to paint the rest of the space which is shared between bikes and drivers? Hint for them this excludes the pavement. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247332 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:39:35 +0000 neddie 247332@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The only possible safety benefit I can see for "paint" is it gives (the more observant) motorist a clue that there might be cyclists present.</p> <p>Mostly, though, it just encourages cyclists to ride in the worst possible (i.e. least safe) position. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247318 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:52:37 +0000 jonty 247318@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A quite serious question - is there any evidence that this stuff results in harm reduction? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247280 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:58:43 +0000 dougal 247280@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Sections of roads in Inverness are being painted green <strong>in an effort</strong> to improve safety."</p> <p>Now we know how little effort is required before you can get in the media for your effort. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247262 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:49:37 +0000 crowriver 247262@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DWt39zk00I" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DWt39zk00I</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247257 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:20:24 +0000 Ed1 247257@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>May create a perception of a narrower road like ratho station </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247256 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:18:27 +0000 minus six 247256@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>road space is shared between cyclists and cars</em></p> <p>are they self-driving already, then? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17626#post-247251 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:46:52 +0000 crowriver 247251@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Or Inversnecky if you prefer.<br /> More paint on tarmac. Sigh.</p> <p>From Auntie:</p> <p>Why roads in Inverness are being painted green</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-39640321" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-39640321</a> </p>