Ramps on stairs

Ramps on stairs.

Ramps on steps that do not just benefit cyclists, but are appreciated by parents pushing most 4 wheeled buggies, and wheelchairs, are very common in Germany.

We haven’t got any that I know of in the South East.  They are not difficult, or expensive, to install.

Such ramps could be in a railway station, or anywhere else around a town.   It is still very tough going up the stairs with a laden touring bike.  However, one can detach the bags from the bike, and make several trips; or, use the lift (if there is one).  There may be a lift of course.

     Descending (laden) needs good control, and efficient brakes.

Bückerburg., Germany.

    Surely It can't take much to make life easier for cyclists and pedestrians, even just going up 3 steps.  But, that seems to be a British trait: that pedestrians and cyclists are not seen as a priority.    This example is also likely to benefit the disabled in wheelchairs etc.

   Maybe there is a Health and Safety issue that prevents thus sort of thing coming to pass.

Or they just don't think.

Well they do, but if they can find a way of turninng into expensive major prestigious project, costing the earth, with loads of hype attached to it, then there might just be a chance.