Why can’t cycle lanes be provided on all roads?
National guidance is that cycle lanes should be a minimum of 1.5m wide, plus the general traffic lane needs to be a minimum of 3m wide (more on roads faster than 30mph). This road width is not available on many roads. Those that are wide enough often have on-street parking that prevents installation of useful lanes. Double yellow lines can be introduced on streets where houses have adequate off street parking, but many streets in Leeds have terrace housing for which residents have no alternative but to park on the road.
