TfL outlines plans for ‘transformational’ new segregated bike lanes + more on the live blog
TfL outlines plans for 'transformational' new segregated bike lanes
Hugely positive news for Lambeth residents in Streatham & beyond. It will have a transformation impact for those who feel that current conditions are too unsafe.
Great to see lower speeds designed in from the start too with ⬇️ speed limits creating a safer high street 👍🚲🚶♀️🌳 https://t.co/BT9jPmDp1P pic.twitter.com/dYM1JmCNil
— Claire Holland (@clairekholland) January 19, 2021
Transport for London (TfL) has released these plans for a new cycle lane in Streatham, south London. The project includes building a segregated route over a mile-long with new pedestrian crossings and changes to side road entry and exit rules. The route will also have new trees planted to make the infrastructure more attractive. In a consultation carried out by TfL, 83 per cent of respondents agreed that the proposals would make them feel safer cycling in the area. 70 per cent agreed with the same statement about walking.
Councillor for Lambeth, Claire Holland described the scheme as “transformational”. “We know that many groups in society are underrepresented when it comes to using a cycle to get around,” she said.
“And we know that the main barriers are accessibility and danger, real or perceived. Only by delivering transformational main road schemes like this one, together with area-wide low traffic neighbourhoods on our local streets, can we make Lambeth into a borough whereby everyone has access to affordable and safe mobility options.”
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner added: “We are doing all we can to support the increased numbers of Londoners who are walking and cycling and help prevent a damaging car-led recovery from the pandemic.”
TfL outlines plans for 'transformational' new segregated bike lanes
Hugely positive news for Lambeth residents in Streatham & beyond. It will have a transformation impact for those who feel that current conditions are too unsafe.
Great to see lower speeds designed in from the start too with ⬇️ speed limits creating a safer high street 👍🚲🚶♀️🌳 https://t.co/BT9jPmDp1P pic.twitter.com/dYM1JmCNil
— Claire Holland (@clairekholland) January 19, 2021
Transport for London (TfL) has released these plans for a new cycle lane in Streatham, south London. The project includes building a segregated route over a mile-long with new pedestrian crossings and changes to side road entry and exit rules. The route will also have new trees planted to make the infrastructure more attractive. In a consultation carried out by TfL, 83 per cent of respondents agreed that the proposals would make them feel safer cycling in the area. 70 per cent agreed with the same statement about walking.
Councillor for Lambeth, Claire Holland described the scheme as “transformational”. “We know that many groups in society are underrepresented when it comes to using a cycle to get around,” she said.
“And we know that the main barriers are accessibility and danger, real or perceived. Only by delivering transformational main road schemes like this one, together with area-wide low traffic neighbourhoods on our local streets, can we make Lambeth into a borough whereby everyone has access to affordable and safe mobility options.”
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner added: “We are doing all we can to support the increased numbers of Londoners who are walking and cycling and help prevent a damaging car-led recovery from the pandemic.”
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@sclarke3@talktalk.net I'd think you'd need all the storage you can get if you're going to go cycling for 45 years.
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@sclarke3@talktalk.net I've been cycling for a similar amount of time and I've never *needed* a storage box in the frame either. I've also never *needed* clipless pedals, indexed gears, head units, et cetera et cetera, but as they've come along I've evaluated whether they would make my cycling easier or more pleasurable and added them or not according to what I thought of them. Personally I rather like the idea of frame storage where I could put the things that always stay with the bike like spare tubes and essential but rarely used tools like chain breakers. I wonder if back in the day when Mr Dunlop invented his first pneumatic tyre people were saying "I've been riding on wooden rims for years and I've never needed an air-filled tyre!"?
@sclarke3@talktalk.net My mate has been riding for four years and has never needed a saddle bag for his spares... it's all relative.
I've been cycling for over 45 years and I've never needed a storage box in the frame! It's all marketing crap!
I've been cycling for over 45 years and I've never needed a storage box in the frame!
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Is it me, or has the ‘live
Is it me, or has the ‘live blog’ just sharded itself?
It’s forked.
It’s forked.
It’s proper furcated
It’s proper furcated
That segregated cycle lane
That segregated cycle lane needs bollards or a high kerb to stop cars driving into it. We all know they’ll use it as a car park…