A cyclist has said she almost fell off her bike after a taxi pulled in front of her onto a Nottingham city centre cycle lane. Riders have described the lane in Canal Street, between Middle Hill and London Road, roundabout as 'very dangerous' due to the fact taxis are using it as a pick-up and drop-off point.
The two-way cycle lane, which is opposite to Broad Marsh Bus Station and opened towards the end of last year, is known for being blocked by vehicles. Nottinghamshire Live witnessed nine taxis and a delivery van block off half or all of the lane's width in the space of 20 minutes.
Nottingham City Council said it was putting in place a traffic regulation order that would give the authority the power to restrict the section. A woman, who regularly cycles through the city, said she had had three near-misses in the last week.
