The 5-year-old wanted to ride her bike into Whitley Bay town centre. Going at her speed really makes it clear how difficult cycling is here. By the time we got to Station Road, I told her to go on the pavement because it's just not safe.
(I got off and walked)
@NTStreetLife
In reply to @christianp
She really wanted to go along Park View and look at the shops (and maybe spend some money!) but she wouldn't be safe in the road, and I'd be a danger to pedestrians on the pavement. I really wish @NTCouncilTeam had kept the pedestrianisation - it was such a nice place to be