Cable over footpath opinion

[N2STY]

 

[Lovemyev]

Different .......... Is the best way to describe this type of solution I guess ?.
I would be a bit worried that somebody would decide to try and swing off this cable, after a good night down at the pub !.

 

[Gomev]

Different .......... Is the best way to describe this type of solution I guess ?.
I would be a bit worried that somebody would decide to try and swing off this cable, after a good night down at the pub !.

or kids....

 

[Nigelleics]

It gives the birds somewhere to roost I guess

 

[Buchanty]

Interesting. Not so long ago I heard that a council (in England, I think, but can't remember where) will on request cut a channel across a footpath that'll safely accommodate a charging cable. Seemed like a great idea to me.

 

[Vipar]

Headlines in the paper. “He was found dead hanging from a charging cable”

 

[N2STY]

Interesting. Not so long ago I heard that a council (in England, I think, but can't remember where) will on request cut a channel across a footpath that'll safely accommodate a charging cable. Seemed like a great idea to me.

I think I prefer the trench idea with some sort of capping the Council could do it for a small charge bit like getting a dropped curb just cost less?

 

[BugEyed]

That's a definite No from the Councils - they will not allow anything to be suspended over the pavement. Do not try any form of logical arguments about it being safer than cables on the ground or Christmas decorations strung between buildings - they aren't listening.

Something similar already exists in The Netherlands, although I wonder whether the Yoof in the picture would have been tempted to swing on it - I would have been at that age.

 

[dzwilkins]

Interesting. Not so long ago I heard that a council (in England, I think, but can't remember where) will on request cut a channel across a footpath that'll safely accommodate a charging cable. Seemed like a great idea to me.

I think this is what you are talking about, they have been testing this in Oxford

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[AK OK]

I think this is what you are talking about, they have been testing this in Oxford

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Better than nothing I suppose.

So every time you charge you have to poke the cable in & then remove it before you drive off the next day/time? ?

I foresee no win no fee sh*tbag solicitors rubbing their hands together over trip hazard claims....

 

[N2STY]

I do like this one and only about £35

 

[AK OK]

I do like this one and only about £35
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That's not a street solution though is it ?
(As obv you can't start chopping slots in the council's pavement ...)

 

[N2STY]

That's not a street solution though is it ?

It could be or something similar it's not in your face like over the head option I think it's a good alternative something has to be done for people who don't have driveways?

 

[AK OK]

It could be or something similar it's not in your face like over the head option I think it's a good alternative something has to be done for people who don't have driveways?

Yes sure. Just pointing out you can't buy one (for £35) & start hacking up the pavement with your Woolworths angle grinder ?

 

[N2STY]

(As obv you can't start chopping slots in the council's pavement ...)

Surely it not as destructive as getting your curb lowered obviously with permission?

 

[AK OK]

Surely it not as destructive as getting your curb lowered obviously with permission?

Try it & see what happens? ?‍

 

[Lovemyev]

It could be or something similar it's not in your face like over the head option I think it's a good alternative something has to be done for people who don't have driveways?

I do like the path ducting idea, much better than the overhead system to be honest.
It could be a problem getting the local authority to buy into the idea though ?.
Dropping the kerb on both sides, to create access into a property our area, via the council is £3,000 - Thats a bit spiteful .

 

[N2STY]

Yes sure. Just pointing out you can't buy one (for £35) & start hacking up the pavement with your Woolworths angle grinder

I agree I only put the price as it may be useful for people on their own property just trying to be helpful
Edit I am sure there are a lot of footpaths that are not council owned that this could work on?

 

[Deleted member 7316]

I think councils have been given instructions not to be obstructive (jobsworth) over the adoption of EVs in general.

On the issue of going above the footpath there are numerous examples of signs and other street furniture going over footpaths. Greenery such as bushes and trees overhang in almost every council area, The requirement is that they should be cut back to the path boundary or the tree trunk up to a height of 2.5m before going over the path. If the arm could swing back to the wall when not in use it would be better.

On the matter of the channel I think I would want a "I" or "T" shaped insert to go in when not in use to reduce debris working its way in.

 

[Buchanty]

I think this is what you are talking about, they have been testing this in Oxford

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Thanks!