Pedestrians already using new Sheffield 'Dutch Roundabout' which gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists
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00:00It may not be officially opened yet, and work is apparently still going on along here,
00:08but Sheffield's first Dutch-style roundabout, as you'll see behind me, is now already being used by pedestrians.
00:16The new roundabout has zebra crossings and cycle lanes all the way around,
00:22with cars expected to give way for pedestrians and cyclists.
00:25Some concerns have been raised over a similar roundabout in Cambridge,
00:29where the number of accidents was reported to have increased after pedestrians and cyclists were given priority,
00:35but supporters say the number of cyclists and pedestrians using it has also increased.
00:41Flashing Belisha beacons are already in place and working, and traffic can now be seen stopping for the crossings.
00:49We asked some of those using the crossings what they thought.
00:53Could you tell me what you think of Sheffield's first new pedestrian-prioritising roundabout?
00:59Yeah, it's nice. I like it. It's nice. It's good.
01:02Do you feel safe on it?
01:04Yeah, it's good. I like it.
01:07Could you tell me what you think of the new roundabout in Sheffield that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists?
01:11Yeah, easy to get across, easy to use. Looks pretty good.
01:15What do you think of the new roundabout in Sheffield that gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists?
01:19Yeah, same. Really easy to get across. Can't stop, so yeah, all good.
01:22Felt safe?
01:23Yep.
01:25It's pretty decent to be honest. Like I said, it took a while for it to actually get done.
01:29I think that's been the major concern for a lot of people, the amount of time it took to get done.
01:34But it's looking pretty decent. Like I said, hopefully once it's all done and all marked out properly, it might work.
01:41Did you feel safe when you came across on it?
01:44There's certain parts where I don't think people are looking, but like I said, hopefully when the whole distance is open,
01:53hopefully it runs a bit smoother and a bit safer.
01:56But unfortunately I think it's just the driving in this country is probably going to be a testament to how well this works.
02:03I think it's fantastic.
02:05And you've had a go on it? How have you found it?
02:08Yeah, well, it's not open yet, but yeah, it seems good so far. People gave way to me, so yeah.
02:13And do you feel safe?
02:14Yeah. The traffic's slow enough. I think people know what the road markings mean.
02:20I think it's very clear. Yeah, I think it's very good.
02:25Meanwhile, the junction at the other end of Tenter Street is now taking shape.
02:30This is where the road now joins Townhead Street and Broad Lane.