I conducted a signing ride from Beighton to Ecclesfield on Route 67 and I think I can confirm that temporary signing is in place throughout.
The key locations that require permanent signing are:
Mosborough Parkway where routes 6 & 67 split. This has been requested many times and we were told that signs had been ordered but nothing has appeared.
Chapeltown Greenway where the "forest loop" and the main route diverge. Signs are still pointing in the wrong direction here and direct people to walk along the active railway line.
Other issues I noted were:
There is litter throughout. Particularly bad were:
Arena - Shepcote lane. (Tinsley Park Rd) Rocks had been placed here to prevent vehicles entering for fly-tipping but these have been moved so fly-tipping has returned
Stone Lane/Coisley Hill.
Maintenance/other issues:-
High Hazel Park - Europa Link. This has an impressive breed line and muddy section on the downhill section - the most dangerous parts are obscured by dips. As this could be taken at quite a high speed it is particularly hazardous.
Off-road motorcyclists are a problem at Beighton & around the fringes of Rother Valley Country Park.
There is a potential link between Eckington and Renishaw. This is a very fast & narrow road. The pavement is quite good and wouldn't take very much upgrading for shared use. Are we in Derbyshire here?
Off the NCN, Mill Lane between between Mosborough and Renishaw, is sadly infested with fly-tipping.
Are the TPT offfice, Sustrans Streetforce and other street cleansing agencies doing anything to link with the CPRE's
Stop the Drop litter campaign, headed by Bill Bryson?
See http://www.cpre.org.uk/campaigns/stop-the-drop/litter-and-fly-tipping
Simon Geller
Sustrans Liaison Ranger - Sheffield /NE derbyshire
A blog for Sustrans Volunteers working in Sheffield
Monday, 28 April 2008
Monday, 7 April 2008
Sustrans Rangers Convene in Sheffield
Rangers convene at Sheffield Station for a pre-conference ride
..and at the Manor Way for a look at the "litter bin!"
..and at the Manor Way for a look at the "litter bin!"
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Ranger Day 5th April
We are hosting a Regional Ranger Day in Sheffield on April 5th. It is being held in historic Firth Court, the central administrative building for Sheffield University.
For information on how to get there click here
For cycle specific information click here
For information on how to get there click here
For cycle specific information click here
Sunday, 2 March 2008
Lower Don Route Inspection, 2nd March 2008
There are signs on Cutlers Way (NIRR) indicating that the TPT is in the direction of the Parkway. (picture to follow) Has this now become a premiere walking and cycling route? I don't think so. Have put some temporary signs up directing users along Effingham St (B6073).
In addition to the known route closure, a tree has blown over near Washford Bridge,
Attercliffe Rd. Apart from the new phase 6b section, therefore, none of the 5ww is open for cycling until you get to Stevenson RD.
Stevenson Road entrance - glass from a broken windscreen covers the access point.
Broken glass at Blast Lane subway.
Litter on approach route to Valley Centretainment from Attercliffe Rd (Carbrook Hall pub)
On the plus side, the bin at Manor Way has not been vandalised and is in use. The litter problem
has by no means gone away but is a lot better. I feel this fully justifies the action we took and look forward to seeing more bins installed at strategic locations along this part of the trail, particularly the access points where kids tend to gather.
Out of the area:
Broken glass at access point for Heath - gave me a puncture.
Off the TPT:
There's a big pile of litter by the Don Valley Bowl entrance to Ice Sheffield, ripe for getting blown about.
The whole of the Sheffield Arena to Woodburn Rd route is in poor condition, with the Don Valley Bowl to Arena section particularly unusable due to broken glass. There is fly-tipping in the housing estate to the rear of Virgin Media.
Cycle parking at Granville Sq tramstop would be very useful for cycle park'n'ride.
In addition to the known route closure, a tree has blown over near Washford Bridge,
Attercliffe Rd. Apart from the new phase 6b section, therefore, none of the 5ww is open for cycling until you get to Stevenson RD.
Stevenson Road entrance - glass from a broken windscreen covers the access point.
Broken glass at Blast Lane subway.
Litter on approach route to Valley Centretainment from Attercliffe Rd (Carbrook Hall pub)
On the plus side, the bin at Manor Way has not been vandalised and is in use. The litter problem
has by no means gone away but is a lot better. I feel this fully justifies the action we took and look forward to seeing more bins installed at strategic locations along this part of the trail, particularly the access points where kids tend to gather.
Out of the area:
Broken glass at access point for Heath - gave me a puncture.
Off the TPT:
There's a big pile of litter by the Don Valley Bowl entrance to Ice Sheffield, ripe for getting blown about.
The whole of the Sheffield Arena to Woodburn Rd route is in poor condition, with the Don Valley Bowl to Arena section particularly unusable due to broken glass. There is fly-tipping in the housing estate to the rear of Virgin Media.
Cycle parking at Granville Sq tramstop would be very useful for cycle park'n'ride.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
New bin on Manor Way
Following the Chaining a bin to the Signpost stunt, Sheffield City Council have at last installed a bin at this location. How long it will last remains to be seen. Unfortunately the bin I chained up has completely disappeared, although I suspect I might find it somewhere on the cycle route at some point!
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