The implementation of a cycle lane wouldn't be a problem for most people. But for John Houston, who is visually impaired, it was to prove a grave danger.
His regular commute to work via Oxford Road into Manchester was thrown into chaos following a new cycle lane in 2015 and its zebra crossing.
It meant he had no view of oncoming cyclists and could be left waiting for minutes at a time to be told by a passer by it was safe for him to cross.
The alternative would be to ‘risk it’ - something he was not willing to do. READ MORE: Andy Burnham gives updates on TWO new tram lines in Greater Manchester Most people could just look both ways for a cyclist and then just nip across.
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