Cable over footpath opinion

BugEyed said:

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.

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Hairyfool said:

numerous examples of signs and other street furniture going over footpaths

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Hairyfool said:

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.

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Harry 17 said:

Completely agree! Goes against the Highway Act 1980 for starters.

As for cutting channels in a foot way, integrity of footway compromised, come a winter of freeze, then thaw from water ingress, results in even bigger potholes and more than we already endure (Plus potential of claims increasing).

also, as per pic above, imagine trying to route a cable in that modular paving with out causing a hazard?

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Buchanty said:

Oh well, I guess those of us without off-street parking are understandably desperate for a home charging solution...

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Harry 17 said:

I understand your point. Maybe street lamp chargers with cable routed along the wheel channel could be a suitable method for some. I have also seen some development of portable suitcase type chargers which may be useful also. Couple with more 7Kwh chargers on the public network (doubt they will be free forever, but capped at domestic rate)

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AK OK said:

What so everybody gets to help the withouts pay?
Nah, cost covering commercial rate shurely?

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Harry 17 said:

You saying Shirley or surely ?

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Hairyfool said:

Section 152 of the Highways Act

"obstruction or projection which has been erected or placed against or in front of the building and is an obstruction to safe or convenient passage along a street."

May have to argue the point but if the charging gantry is NOT an obstruction then it should be allowed. This is where central government instructing councils to support the use of EV might be of benefit.

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N2STY said:

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