Has anyone else noticed the snazzy new bench that has appeared on the pavement on Perry Vale, opposite the All Inn One pub? It's a stainless steel 'wave' bench. Don't have a picture of it in situ but there's a general picture on the manufacturer's website (see 5th picture up from the bottom, 'Wave Bright Polished Seat')
http://www.furnitubes.com/seating-stainless-steel.php
Yup I noticed it. Its a bit "flash" for me, and seems a bit out of place surrounded by the LBL Grey colourscheme. But nice to see something different never the less.
Much cheaper than a wooden one im sure lol
I would have thought Snazy was in favour of Snazzy benches. I'm not so sure. I like to be able to rest a drink on a flat surface for a moment when sitting on a seat. The wave is clearly designed to prevent such 'anti-social' behaviour. But at least it looks quite nice and brightens up the area.
Nice bench. Never seen anyone sit on it yet .
Who'd have though there could be a 60 page catalogue of benches!
Looks uncomfortable to me...not even sure whether you are meant to sit in the crest or the trough!!
or more correctly ON the crest.....
I congratulate Councillor John Paschould for his efforts in getting the council to painting double yellow lines on the short stretch of the dangerous bend near Dacres Road. The previous situation was an accident waiting to happen. Still dangerous corner so lay us hope all motorists approach with great care.
Maybe 20 MPh signs moght assist.?
I live on Mayow Road - we have a lovely new hump just outside our house. Being a little 'split' hump, it doesn't slow anyone down, just keeps us awake at night as people speed over it, ker-thunk ker-thunk.
What I actually wanted to post about (and forgive me if you've all talked about this before, just wanted to add my voice) is the junction between Perry Vale and Waldram Place. Since the road was narrowed here, if you get just one illegally parked car, you get grid lock. One night a few months ago, I turned from Waldram Place into Perry Vale to find cars parked on either side all the way up to the subway, and, because visibility isn't great there, the cars carried on coming down Perry Vale even though I had already turned. I ended up nose to nose with a whole line of cars, and had a whole line behind me trying to turn out of Waldram Place. Not the fault of anyone except whoever had parked on the red route. After about ten minutes of honking and shouting, someone came out of the Crystal Pall hall (I think that's the name of the place) and moved one of the illegally parked cars, and we all slowly shuffled in and out of that one free space to get moving again.
I can see this happening again all too easily, especially with the buses and coaches that use this route daily. I'm not just speaking for drivers here - my husband cycles this way every day. The junction has such a tight turn into Waldram Place since the pavement was widened, cars take a wide swing at it, and he has nearly been knocked off his bike several times.
I agree that pedestrians need a proper crossing. The raised area outside the subway is actually really dangerous, because it actively encourages people to cross at a point where cars find it very hard to see them.
And finally (pauses to catch breath) - I agree they have made a pig's ear of the resurfacing at the station / post office car park. Looks pretty, but even less safe than before. Pedestrians step on out not noticing it is a busy entrance, because the road surface is all one level. Cars are encouraged by the new surface to pull right down to the curb before they stop to make the turn. Very poor.
Agree with all of that.
When turning into Waldram Place from Perry Vale you almost get your bonnet knocked off by cars making a lazy and shallow turn OUT of Waldram Place. When turning OUT of Waldram Place you can rarely see if any cars are coming from the left due to all the parked cars, and turning right is a total hazard if there is an event in the Crystal Halls. It's a nightmare!