Car ban in UK city to make roads safer for cyclists as streets branded a ‘race track’

The county council is behind the scheme as it looks to make Dovecote Lane, Beeston safer for residents. The local authority said the road was narrow at its northern end and it was keen to make cycling more appealing for all ages.

The road is set to be subject to an “Experimental Traffic Regulation Order” (ETRO) which will allow cyclists, motorists and local residents to provide feedback.

This comes after people in and around the area said the changes were necessary.

Retired businessman Roger Pinder, 68, commented on the road and the problems people have experienced with it.

He said: “It’s been used for a long time as a cut-through to avoid traffic lights and a few people have used it before as a race track.

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Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s transport and environment committee said the road is already very popular with cyclists.

It is hoped the changes will improve the condition for cyclists and encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars.

He said: “Around 80 cycle trips currently take place on Dovecote Lane each day, but the road is very narrow at the northern end, and we are keen to make it more appealing for cyclists of all ages.

“We know that nearby residents and motorists have concerns about the changes we are making in this area, and that’s why we’ve approved the use of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will allow for the impacts of the changes to be assessed.

“Experimental orders can only stay in place for a maximum of 18 months and allow changes to the proposals to be made during the first six months.

“We will work closely with the local community following the implementation of the order to carry out a consultation at least one month after the changes have been made and will use the feedback to determine if the ETRO should be made permanent.

“I would encourage all residents in the area to have their say and I look forward to receiving the feedback at a future meeting of the Transport and Environment Committee.”