Concerns have been raised about the safety of the Cinder Track’s use as a school route following a reported ‘high-speed collision between cyclists’.
A parliamentary candidate in Scarborough and Whitby has called for an urgent safety review of the Cinder Track between Stainsacre and Whitby “after witnessing a high-speed collision between two cyclists”.
Labour’s Alison Hume said that the accident occurred on a 2.26-mile stretch of the route on which “North Yorkshire Council expects children from Stainsacre to walk to the newly named Whitby School”.
She added that she was
“deeply concerned that young children walking to school will be mixed up with high-speed cyclists” and said that the council had not adequately taken the safety of children into account when declaring it “suitable for children to walk”.
Alison Hume said:
“The collision happened just before the Larpool viaduct when two cyclists travelling at quite a lick were involved in a tangle. Fortunately, an ambulance attended within minutes and it appeared neither men were injured, although one suffered a concussion.”
It comes as councillors on the Scarborough and Whitby area planning committee are set to approve a plan that would widen and tarmac the Cinder Track between Burniston and Cloughton.
Residents have raised concerns about potential safety concerns regarding high-speed cyclists on the improved track.
A Cloughton resident, Mr Spink, said:
“The introduction of a tarmacked surface will cause many more problems, as cyclists are sure to increase the speed at which they travel.
“The majority of cyclists treat walkers and dogs with respect but this will not be so in the future”
The Cinder Track runs between Scarborough and Whitby and forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 1 and the European North Sea Cycle Route.
Commenting on the part of the track that saw the accident take place, Ms Hume added that it was
“pot-holed, untreated in winter, surrounded by trees, streams and woodland” and that it was “blighted by anti-social behaviour at the Whitby end in an area with patchy mobile phone signal”.
She added:
“I completely understand why Stainsacre families are so concerned and call for the council to review their decision.”
North Yorkshire Council has been contacted for a comment.
Scarborough Athletic Fight Back For Point in Northants
What Will The Mayor’s Transport Plan Mean For Scarborough, Whitby, And Filey?
Taxpayer Funds Under Scrutiny As North Yorkshire Council Housing Developer Faces Calls For Closure
North Yorkshire RAF Base Given Whitby’s Highest Honour
Scarborough Rugby Celebrate Opening Day Victory
Filey Junior School Pupils Wear Pink To Honour Organ Donor Superheroes
Pickering Town Return To Winning Ways To Extend Run
North Yorkshire Police Hail Biggest Operation in Force's History
Scarborough Parks Secure Platinum Accolades In Regional Horticulture Awards
Man Arrested After East Riding Road Rage Incident
Eastfield School Celebrating After Sporting Boost
Scarborough's Reform UK Mayor Backs 'Courageous' RNLI Following Abuse Reports
Comments
Add a comment