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markydh



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19 Oct 2015, 4:22 pm #1
Proposed changes to road network

Have a read but one of the proposals is for Percy Street to become bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions. All the changes are quite radical though.
Edited 19 Oct 2015, 4:23 pm by markydh.
markydh
19 Oct 2015, 4:22 pm #1

Proposed changes to road network

Have a read but one of the proposals is for Percy Street to become bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions. All the changes are quite radical though.

19 Oct 2015, 4:29 pm #2
(19 Oct 2015, 4:22 pm)markydh Proposed changes to road network

Have a read but one of the proposals is for Percy Street to become bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions. All the changes are quite radical though.

Good idea
NK53 TKT
19 Oct 2015, 4:29 pm #2

(19 Oct 2015, 4:22 pm)markydh Proposed changes to road network

Have a read but one of the proposals is for Percy Street to become bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions. All the changes are quite radical though.

Good idea

Michael



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20 Oct 2015, 11:14 am #3
Honestly not sure about changing Percy Street to bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions.... Newcastle roads is already as tight as they can, would just cause congestion else where in the city.

I'm not from the area but have used that road before and its a nightmare!

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
20 Oct 2015, 11:14 am #3

Honestly not sure about changing Percy Street to bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions.... Newcastle roads is already as tight as they can, would just cause congestion else where in the city.

I'm not from the area but have used that road before and its a nightmare!


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

20 Oct 2015, 2:57 pm #4
(20 Oct 2015, 11:14 am)Michael Honestly not sure about changing Percy Street to bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions.... Newcastle roads is already as tight as they can, would just cause congestion else where in the city.

I'm not from the area but have used that road before and its a nightmare!

I think it would work
NK53 TKT
20 Oct 2015, 2:57 pm #4

(20 Oct 2015, 11:14 am)Michael Honestly not sure about changing Percy Street to bus only between Eldon Square Bus Station and Gallowgate in both directions.... Newcastle roads is already as tight as they can, would just cause congestion else where in the city.

I'm not from the area but have used that road before and its a nightmare!

I think it would work

markydh



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20 Oct 2015, 4:51 pm #5
As someone who uses Eldon Square bus station daily, Percy Street isn't as bad as some make out. An important point is that the traffic light phasing and road layout will also be seeing radical changes. It's effectively a total redesign of the road network in City Centre North.
markydh
20 Oct 2015, 4:51 pm #5

As someone who uses Eldon Square bus station daily, Percy Street isn't as bad as some make out. An important point is that the traffic light phasing and road layout will also be seeing radical changes. It's effectively a total redesign of the road network in City Centre North.

Andreos1



14,155
25 Jul 2016, 7:33 am #6
A nothing story I feel, but worth sharing
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...y-11649101

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Andreos1
25 Jul 2016, 7:33 am #6

A nothing story I feel, but worth sharing
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...y-11649101


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Tom



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10 Oct 2016, 3:35 pm #7
How smart does this look! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...n-12004048

Wonder what effect it will have on the Gate, with F&B, TGI Fridays and Handmade Burger Co. already being in there.
Tom
10 Oct 2016, 3:35 pm #7

How smart does this look! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...n-12004048

Wonder what effect it will have on the Gate, with F&B, TGI Fridays and Handmade Burger Co. already being in there.

BusLoverMum



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10 Oct 2016, 5:43 pm #8
(10 Oct 2016, 3:35 pm)Tom How smart does this look! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...n-12004048

Wonder what effect it will have on the Gate, with F&B, TGI Fridays and Handmade Burger Co. already being in there.

Geore's sounds good. Something that Newcastle has lacked since Bimbi's went.
BusLoverMum
10 Oct 2016, 5:43 pm #8

(10 Oct 2016, 3:35 pm)Tom How smart does this look! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...n-12004048

Wonder what effect it will have on the Gate, with F&B, TGI Fridays and Handmade Burger Co. already being in there.

Geore's sounds good. Something that Newcastle has lacked since Bimbi's went.

Andreos1



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14 Oct 2016, 9:29 am #9
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/hist...n-12021505

Ahead of its upcoming demolition and the building of new retail units, a look inside the empty Odeon.

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Andreos1
14 Oct 2016, 9:29 am #9

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/hist...n-12021505

Ahead of its upcoming demolition and the building of new retail units, a look inside the empty Odeon.


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BusLoverMum



5,276
14 Oct 2016, 11:06 pm #10
Some of that machinery in the Odeon needs to find its way into a museum, somewhere! It's beautiful (the architecture, itself, is meh).

Actually went to George's on Tuesday, for lunch, since it was my birthday (29 and a lot) and I was out with Husband. Chips were obviously frozen and fried in oil, but tasty but I had a lovely sweet piece of plaice, in a really light batter. They had a few teething problems on the bar and gave us our drinks free. Definitely well worth a visit. The loos, as yet unsullied by a Saturday night, are fabulous. Lots of amusing, quirky decor, artwork and fishy cushions. The package with the kids' menu is great because it comes as a folded hat!
BusLoverMum
14 Oct 2016, 11:06 pm #10

Some of that machinery in the Odeon needs to find its way into a museum, somewhere! It's beautiful (the architecture, itself, is meh).

Actually went to George's on Tuesday, for lunch, since it was my birthday (29 and a lot) and I was out with Husband. Chips were obviously frozen and fried in oil, but tasty but I had a lovely sweet piece of plaice, in a really light batter. They had a few teething problems on the bar and gave us our drinks free. Definitely well worth a visit. The loos, as yet unsullied by a Saturday night, are fabulous. Lots of amusing, quirky decor, artwork and fishy cushions. The package with the kids' menu is great because it comes as a folded hat!

Andreos1



14,155
15 Oct 2016, 12:59 pm #11
(14 Oct 2016, 11:06 pm)BusLoverMum Some of that machinery in the Odeon needs to find its way into a museum, somewhere! It's beautiful (the architecture, itself, is meh).

Actually went to George's on Tuesday, for lunch, since it was my birthday (29 and a lot) and I was out with Husband. Chips were obviously frozen and fried in oil, but tasty but I had a lovely sweet piece of plaice, in a really light batter. They had a few teething problems on the bar and gave us our drinks free. Definitely well worth a visit. The loos, as yet unsullied by a Saturday night, are fabulous. Lots of amusing, quirky decor, artwork and fishy cushions. The package with the kids' menu is great because it comes as a folded hat!

Ironic that Bimbi's had a place underneath the Odeon. Wonder what became of the equipment in there!

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Andreos1
15 Oct 2016, 12:59 pm #11

(14 Oct 2016, 11:06 pm)BusLoverMum Some of that machinery in the Odeon needs to find its way into a museum, somewhere! It's beautiful (the architecture, itself, is meh).

Actually went to George's on Tuesday, for lunch, since it was my birthday (29 and a lot) and I was out with Husband. Chips were obviously frozen and fried in oil, but tasty but I had a lovely sweet piece of plaice, in a really light batter. They had a few teething problems on the bar and gave us our drinks free. Definitely well worth a visit. The loos, as yet unsullied by a Saturday night, are fabulous. Lots of amusing, quirky decor, artwork and fishy cushions. The package with the kids' menu is great because it comes as a folded hat!

Ironic that Bimbi's had a place underneath the Odeon. Wonder what became of the equipment in there!


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Andreos1



14,155
18 Oct 2016, 10:04 pm #12
Newgate Street Shopping Centre almost cleared.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-12039958

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Andreos1
18 Oct 2016, 10:04 pm #12

Newgate Street Shopping Centre almost cleared.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-12039958


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Malarkey



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12 Nov 2016, 6:53 pm #13
Having taken some photos this afternoon on the reopened John Dobson Street, safe to say I can see a major traffic accident occurring on the junction at Laing Art Gallery/Library as the road is "tighter than a nuns fanny" as the saying goes, and I would deem the work done as unsatisfactory and quite frankly unsafe particularly during peak times as traffic is easily backed up in each direction and other factors could cause an accident e.g. Traffic Light Jumping being a prime example, furthermore witnessed a cyclist nearly get hit by an SNE Hybrid E400 as the bus turned onto New Bridge Street, personally don't think there was a need to pedestrianise it as much as they have to fit in the cycle path, and the road should be a lot wider than what it is.
Malarkey
12 Nov 2016, 6:53 pm #13

Having taken some photos this afternoon on the reopened John Dobson Street, safe to say I can see a major traffic accident occurring on the junction at Laing Art Gallery/Library as the road is "tighter than a nuns fanny" as the saying goes, and I would deem the work done as unsatisfactory and quite frankly unsafe particularly during peak times as traffic is easily backed up in each direction and other factors could cause an accident e.g. Traffic Light Jumping being a prime example, furthermore witnessed a cyclist nearly get hit by an SNE Hybrid E400 as the bus turned onto New Bridge Street, personally don't think there was a need to pedestrianise it as much as they have to fit in the cycle path, and the road should be a lot wider than what it is.

markydh



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12 Nov 2016, 7:16 pm #14
You can't really judge it, yet, given the south end of John Dobson Street is still closed. Give it a chance!
markydh
12 Nov 2016, 7:16 pm #14

You can't really judge it, yet, given the south end of John Dobson Street is still closed. Give it a chance!

Andreos1



14,155
02 Jun 2017, 11:58 am #15
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-0...nadequate/

Bus Lane signs described as inadequate by experts.

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Andreos1
02 Jun 2017, 11:58 am #15

http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-0...nadequate/

Bus Lane signs described as inadequate by experts.


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Dan

Site Administrator

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02 Jun 2017, 12:56 pm #16
(02 Jun 2017, 11:58 am)Andreos1 http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-0...nadequate/

Bus Lane signs described as inadequate by experts.

Hear, hear!

One of a number in Newcastle City Centre that aren't great, in my opinion.

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Dan
02 Jun 2017, 12:56 pm #16

(02 Jun 2017, 11:58 am)Andreos1 http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-0...nadequate/

Bus Lane signs described as inadequate by experts.

Hear, hear!

One of a number in Newcastle City Centre that aren't great, in my opinion.

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markydh



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02 Jun 2017, 5:30 pm #17
That's not quite what they said. They said they meet DfT guidelines but the northbound ones aren't adequate. The southbound ones are fine and no changes are necessary. Fines will still be issued in the southbound direction.
markydh
02 Jun 2017, 5:30 pm #17

That's not quite what they said. They said they meet DfT guidelines but the northbound ones aren't adequate. The southbound ones are fine and no changes are necessary. Fines will still be issued in the southbound direction.

Andreos1



14,155
28 Aug 2017, 9:22 am #18
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-13536495

Changes to road layout

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Andreos1
28 Aug 2017, 9:22 am #18

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-13536495

Changes to road layout


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Ambassador



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28 Aug 2017, 10:49 am #19
(28 Aug 2017, 9:22 am)Andreos1 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-13536495

Changes to road layout

Awful all round really.

Anti car measures without any appropriate public transport options to cover

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
28 Aug 2017, 10:49 am #19

(28 Aug 2017, 9:22 am)Andreos1 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-13536495

Changes to road layout

Awful all round really.

Anti car measures without any appropriate public transport options to cover


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

Andreos1



14,155
17 Oct 2017, 11:58 am #20
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...t-13771741

Shelters to disappear?

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Andreos1
17 Oct 2017, 11:58 am #20

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...t-13771741

Shelters to disappear?


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