Thanks for that video. Do you mind if I refer to it in future letters to the Council/Councillors?
The final point though, re using the road in the future, I don't think I will. I've cycled westerly that way a few times since the path was constructed... and I hate having wing mirrors pass under my elbow
I would prefer it if you used this link:
http://www.youtube.com/v/FyehqjJDkY4&rel=1
Watching this again and comparing it to the one at Southsea, Southend's really is a terrible piece of half-witted design and a half-hearted attempt at a cycle path.
There seemed to be nothing to denote that this is a cycle lane (not even different coloured tarmac) so pedestrians straying onto the path have no idea (other than the presence of bikes - which they seem to treat as an annoyance) that this isn't an extension of the pavement. Ours has an attempt at establishing a two-way cycle lane whilst yours is a free for all.
Also, the chevroned 'kerb' is far too narrow and doesn't stop cars parking right up to the path. At least we have lengths of kerb although in the spaces between, some cars seem drawn to park as close to the patch as they can.
Having ridden along it, I was actually impressed with the Southsea cycle path and despite its flaws, would probably take Mrs H along it if I could tempt her back out on the bike.
If it were like Southend, I would avoid it at all costs. What a shameful waste of money, time and a missed opportunity.
H