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No plans for further changes on “optical illusion” cycle lane which claimed over 100 trip victims, despite cross-party councillors’ efforts

“I cannot see how an administration can preside over a development that has seriously injured over 100 people and do nothing,” said a councillor trying to convince the council to implement changes

Wed, Oct 02, 2024 11:44

No compensation for pedestrians injured after tripping on “optical illusion” cycle lane – with 30 claims already dismissed

The controversial bike lane, which has been criticised by Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg among others, is believed to have tripped up over 100 pedestrians due to its confusing kerb heights and colours, with 40 of those locals seeking compensation

Thu, May 02, 2024 12:21

“Optical illusion” cycle lane behind three trip injuries a month to close tonight for long-awaited works

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has been an outspoken critic of the cycling infrastructure, which is believed to have tripped up more than 100 pedestrians due to confusing kerb heights and colours

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 16:18

Safety works on “optical illusion” cycle lane imminent after more than 100 trip incidents

"This mitigation should make the change in levels clearer to pedestrians and prevent further trips and falls."

Thu, Feb 22, 2024 16:06

Safety works confirmed for “optical illusion” cycle lane behind more than 100 injuries, as infrastructure branded an “utter pantomime”

Last week more people came forward with tales of trips and falls caused by the confusing kerb height at the side of the cycling infrastructure, with more than 100 people believed to have been injured in 22 months

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 13:04

More pedestrian injuries reported on “optical illusion” cycle lane, with one casualty claiming it must have been “designed by toddlers”

Several new reports were made over the Christmas period, multiple pedestrians suffering minor injuries and one asking if it is the council's intention "to attract tourists to the UK's most dangerous cycle path?"

Wed, Jan 03, 2024 17:19

Pedestrianisation considered to address safety concerns about “optical illusion” cycle lane that caused 59 injuries in a year

It has been reported the infrastructure has caused at least 76 injuries since it was installed in March 2022, Jacob Rees-Mogg branding it a "failed experiment" after numerous reports of pedestrians tripping

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 12:33

“Optical illusion” cycle lane to stay despite causing 59 injuries in a year

Jacob Rees-Mogg called the infrastructure a "failed experiment", the changes in kerb height causing many people problems

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 09:31

“Optical illusion” cycle lane that caused 59 injuries in a year undergoes maintenance work

Locals have said the colour and dropped levels have seen pedestrians trip, Jacob Rees-Mogg recently calling it a "failed experiment"

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 15:59

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Keynsham High Street cycle lane

Jacob Rees-Mogg calls “optical illusion” cycle lane a “failed experiment” after 59 injuries in a year

“There is a pale coloured kerb and a pale coloured line that look exactly the same”, claim users after many tripped and fell leading to safety concerns

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 11:43