Cambridge Transport Follies

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Much time and money in Cambridge (England) is spent by the local government on "improving" transportation. Unfortunately much of current Cambridge transport design lacks common sense. Some examples (in inverse date order):

• West Cambridge Park and Cycle: an expensive, empty car park (March 2003)

• Exit 13 from M11: bus lane on Madingley Road makes exit from motorway dangerous (March 2003)

• "No right turn" signs on Mount Pleasant: another example of double signage (July 2002) [ Fixed August 2002. ]

• King's Hedges Road at Arbury Road: 60 mph signs just before traffic lights (December 2001)

• "No entry" signs on Bateman Street: why use one sign when two will do (November 2001) [ Fixed July 2002. ]

• Hobson's Conduit: an open drain on Trumpington Street which should be covered (November 2001)

• Bridge Street - St John's Street intersection: cyclists face confusing and dangerous right turn (November 2001)

• Elizabeth Way cycle route: being directed from road to pavement straight into a sign post (November 2001)

• Elizabeth Way - Chesterton Road roundabout: how to make a safe roundabout dangerous in one easy lesson (November 2001)