Suitability of diversions when roadworks are taking place

• The suitability of diversions when roadworks are taking place was mentioned as an issue by one in two respondents (52%)
• Younger age groups – those aged 16-54 – are the most likely to rate this area poorly, with 59% of those aged 16-34 and 59% of those aged 35-54 rating them poor or very poor compared to 36% of those aged 55+
• The main reason that diversions when roadworks are taking place were rated poorly is because they are not seen as suitable for cyclists, mentioned by 90%

Base: All rating suitability of diversions when roadworks are taking place as poor/very poor (111)

This chart shows the main reasons for rating the suitability of diversions when roadworks are taking place as poor
90% of respondents say that the diversions are not suitable for cyclists and 20% give other reasons

“Often asks cyclists to dismount which mobility impaired riders struggle with. Diversion often long, convoluted, poorly signed and illogical.  Needs to look to TfL examples of good practice.”

“Get rid of ‘cyclist dismount’ signs and replace with ‘do not overtake cyclist through the road works’ signs.”

“Don’t think about disabled cyclists.”

“Diversions not always clear.”

“Not enough information on alternative routes.”

Not very safe.”

“Because they use the pavement and expect people to move over for them to pass.”