| Comment | Segments of Pollokshaws Road are really dodgy to be on a bike though, especially the junctions. It was only a few years ago that a young woman was killed cycling home from work at the junction with Calder Street and Nithsdale Drive. This sticks in my own mind every time I pass this junction.
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/17662967.young-cyclist-killed-glasgow-week---cycling-worth-risk/
I really think people would understand the fear (sometimes!) of cycling on Glasgow's major roads if they tried it themselves. The junctions as I say are the worst parts: even if the roads themselves have a token painted cycle lane, more often than not the junctions haven't been adapted, almost making the road adjustments pointless.
It's honestly little wonder people choose to use pedestrian crossings at some points, or cycle on pavements when needed. |
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