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The Sustrans Safety Bollard Helen Simmons Head on collisions can be a serious problem on narrow shared use paths, particularly in situations such as this example on National Cycle Network Route 13 at Scarning in Dereham; cyclists turning left from the road and other people using the route are hidden from each other by a hedge. This bollard is Sustrans' highly innovative method for ensuring that users keep to the correct side of the path. People walking or cycling from right to left on the photo will see the bollard and keep to the left hand side of the path in order to avoid it. To discourage left turning cyclists from riding on the wrong side of the path to avoid the bollard it has been carefully hidden behind the hedge. Sustrans is the charity behind practical and innovative solutions to some of the UK's biggest transport challenges, including the award-winning National Cycle Network Breckland District Council Location Map

This site is dedicated to highlighting examples of how innovative design and outstanding engineering offer safety, utility, and comfort to cyclists. If you know of a cycle facility worthy of inclusion on this site, either within Warrington or beyond, then send a photo (jpg) and short description to Pete Owens.

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