Cycle lanes and footways

This section covers the usage of cycle lanes and footways that are alongside trunk roads. Because the base sizes are relatively small (47 cycle lane users and 61 footway users) the data presented here cannot be said to be representative of the wider population of cycle lane and footway users and should be interpreted with caution.

Satisfaction with cycle lanes

Approximately two thirds of cycle lane users (67%), said they were dissatisfied with the general condition of cycle lane surfaces (29% were very dissatisfied), while 20% were satisfied.

Figure 5.1: Satisfaction with the general condition of cycle lane surfaces, as described in the preceding text
Figure 5.1: Satisfaction with the general condition of cycle lane surfaces

When asked about the specific features of cycle lanes, dissatisfaction was highest with the availability of cycle lanes (73%) and cycle crossing points (52%) (Figure 5.2). Users were most satisfied with the availability of dropped kerbs (33%) and the amount of guard railing (29%).

Figure 5.2: Satisfaction with features of cycle lanes, as described in the preceding text
Figure 5.2: Satisfaction with features of cycle lanes

Satisfaction with footways

Among those who had used footways by trunk roads in the previous 12 months, 18% were satisfied with the general condition of footway surfaces, while around half (52%) were dissatisfied (Figure 5.3).

Figure 5.3: Satisfaction with the general condition of footway surfaces, as described in the preceding text
Figure 5.3: Satisfaction with the general condition of footway surfaces

In terms of the specific aspects of trunk road footways, half (51%) said they were dissatisfied with the availability of footways and 45% with the provision of lighting on footways. Footway users were most satisfied with the availability of pedestrian crossing points (36%) and dropped kerbs (36%) (Figure 5.4).

Figure 5.4: Satisfaction with features of footways, as described in the preceding text
Figure 5.4: Satisfaction with features of footways