A new cycle lane is being branded 'ridiculous' and 'shambolic' for directing cyclists along a cobbled street head-on into oncoming traffic. The lane, which appeared in recent days in the Leith area of Edinburgh, reportedly means cyclists must ride 'into oncoming traffic on a blind bend'.
Edinburgh Council have said the change is part of a 'trial', and looks to reduce traffic flow while leading to a 'better, safer and more connected cycling experience', EdinburthLive reports.
The changes on Water Street comes along with bollards appearing in Leith, as the area becomes a Low Traffic Neighbourhood. Bruce Kinnaird Scott, a cyclist who lives in the area, told Edinburgh Live: "As a cyclist, the idea of cycling on cobbles isn't ideal.
