CYCLE lanes in Scotland's two biggest cities have been blasted by locals.
Pictures have appeared on social media in recent days of sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
A new lane in the capital at the edge of the pavement at Leith Walk appears to be blocked by street lights, whilst one user urged cyclists in Glasgow's South Side to be "wary" of a recently installed path.
The narrow lane in Edinburgh is also marked letting bike users know that they are able to travel in both directions in the lane, despite the obstructive street lighting.
Additionally, signage can also be seen on the cycle lane directing pedestrians where they are able to cross the road and obstructing the path.
It isn't a cycle lane if you can't cycle down it @TramstoNewhaven please fix this. https://t.co/ht6JkMvr8N
— Lorna Slater (@lornagreens) July 6, 2020
The image, which was posted on Twitter, has sparked outrage amongst other users who have criticised the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for putting the cycle lane in place.
Green councillor Lorna Slater responded to the tweet to say: “If it isn't actually possible to cycle down it, it isn't a cycle lane.
“It's something you ticked off on a form somewhere because someone made you. You did it as reluctantly and badly as you could.”
Twitter user Graeme Wilson said: “This is terrible. Even on a temporary basis its totally unacceptable.”
In response to the criticism, the official Trams to Newhaven account said: “There needs to be a balance between the needs of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians and compromise is sometimes needed.
“We would advise cyclists to be aware of their surroundings, including street furniture and pedestrians, however signage will be adjusted ahead of the cycle lane becoming operational.”
Things don't appear to be much better in Glasgow with cyclists urging caution on a new lane at the junction of Mosspark Boulevard and Drumbrek Road.
One user wrote: "Glasgow cyclists be very wary of the new cycle path at Mosspark Boulevard and Drumbrek Road.
"The removal of cones means cars are treating it as a left hand car lane. You could get hit by oncoming traffic."
Glasgow cyclists, be very wary of the new cycle path at mosspark boulevard & Drumbrek road, the removal of cones means cars are treating it as a left hand car lane. You could get hit by oncoming traffic pic.twitter.com/HdESW6m0eK
— wee yin. 🦔 (@_Insomnious_) July 6, 2020
Another user responded: "This has got to be biggest problem with the rush to create these pop-up cycle lanes..."
Another said: "This is downright dangerous and not thought out at all."
Have you spotted troublesome cycle lanes in Scotland? Let us know by emailing jack.haugh@newsquest.co.uk
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