The A30 underpass will be nearly three times as long and in an isolated location.” Several people have referred to the underpass on Lemon Quay in Truro, saying they feel uneasy using even that. John Wetherill, of Truro Cycling Campaign, said: “We’ve had lots of similar comments and I wouldn’t like having to cycle through it alone when I’m coming back from work especially in the winter. The underpass is likely to put off future female bicycle commuters.” Feeling safe is a really important part of choosing your route as a commuter, especially as a woman. Leanne, from Porthtowan, said: “I use Chiverton roundabout now but I wouldn’t want to cycle through that underpass.” Martha from St Agnes added: “The underpass is intimidating and not fit for purpose. The report concludes that the underpass is an unsatisfactory option and recommends that "the cycle and pedestrian route across the A30 should be via the bridge option, on a direct alignment".Ī group of women from the St Agnes area posed in front of the underpass to show their disquiet. An independent report by transport consultants, Transport Initiatives LLP, states that though it would be lit, the length “would feel extremely claustrophobic both by day and by night”. The underpass is 74 metres long but only four metres wide, leaving only a constricted space to cycle along. Read more: A30 footbridge near Chiverton Cross not to be ditched as new nearby underpass is 'too daunting' Would-be bridge users feel that not building the bridge would be a false economy that would fatally flaw a route that they say could otherwise be a revolutionary step forward for transport, health and the environment in Cornwall. There are fears the bridge may be dropped due to cost issues and locals expected to use a long, underpass that's already been installed a half mile away.īoth are part of the long-running works on the new dual carriageway between Carland Cross and Chiverton Cross. Protesters recently gathered at Chiverton to show their support for the £2.68 million cycle bridge proposed to go over the A30 at Starbucks as part of the St Agnes to Truro Saints Trail. Cyclists have been lobbying Cornwall Council in a bid to ensure the originally-planned footbridge to be built near where the notoriously dangerous Chiverton Cross roundabout currently stands goes ahead. Female cyclists have gathered to express their displeasure over concerns that a cycle bridge over the A30 could be scrapped, saying that the alternative tunnel will leave them feeling unsafe and vulnerable.
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