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@andystow That is, or at least used to be, the notorious cost/benefit analysis applied to roads by the Department for Transport.
There are parts of the UK that are not yet called 'London', surprising as that might appear to readers of this story and similar ones in the national media.
@mdavidford Ah. Thank you.
@kil0ran Look, you are arguing against higher profits for car manufacturers obtained through changing to SUVs and 'trucks'. To argue thusly is a heinous offence under capitalism. If it is not already unlawful we can expect that to change soon, given the seriousness with which holding a sign declaring support for Palestine Action is taken by the police, media and criminal justice system.
@whosatthewheel Perhaps there is a correlation between high levels of wealth and sociopathy.
@Rendel Harris Wow. A reasoned comment using evidence. Are you real? You must be a lefty... which the far right thinks is a term of abuse.
@Mr Blackbird Judging by the coverage on The Daily Mail, it is treated as a 'reason' to bring back hanging.
Neil here, the guy in charge of Kingston Wheelers visual identity. That poster was sent out without my approval. When I found out about it I was not happy. I’m a professional animator and designer with a zero tolerance approach to AI slop. It never appeared on our official channels, and one were to look at our IG feed, it should be obvious that we promote good design. It was too late to stop it as it had been shared by the local ‘cross leagues already by the time I found out about it. We take great care on how we present ourselves. Currently we are working with an external brand agency on our upcoming rebrand and new website, for example. I myself have designed many event posters over the years and we’ve worked with some very talented illustrators, designers and photographers. It’s been communicated to the members that no AI is to be used for anything that could be construed as club communication. I do wish Jo had reached out for comment before publishing this as it makes us look lazy and generic. I hope you are going to correct the record, Jo? Best wishes, Neil Grunshaw
@mdavidford friends, romans, countrymen: lend me your cars. A typo in copies of Julius Caesar has persisted since 1831, but is clearly incorrect since organs can be donated but not returned.
Police suggesting that hi-viz should be worn by cyclists so that drivers can see them is clearly taken from first hand experience.
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Link to the cycle ban letter:
Link to the cycle ban letter:
http://www.ellisguilfordschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cycle-ban-letter-12.01.18-2.pdf
CygnusX1 wrote:
Wow, this probably shouldn’t annoy me as much as it does… but man this is annoying.
Out of interest, what responsibility do the school have with regards to student welfare outside of the gates? i.e. are they liable if one of the kids off themselves, or if the kids off a pedestrian?
if the answer is yes, then that makes this situation more of a grey area, but if not, then this is just wank.
Essentially this is pandering to moaning from pedestrians / motorists complainign about school kids.
Lets be frank, kids are kids, and I am sure there are plenty of complaints of poor conduct regarding kids walking to school, the parents driving their kids to school, the kids using public transport… the difference is that the schools can ban cycling. They can’t ban kids being driven to school (parents would go nuts), walking or taking public transport, so they do this.
It is utter crap. Why won’t schools take a stand, tell these moaners that childrens conduct outside the school gate is not their responsibility. Why don’t they encourage best practice by offering cycle proficiency training (is it bikeability now?), why don’t they protect their interests by asking that children do not display uniform outside of the school gates?
Also, I thought schools couldn’t ban cycling? They could make it difficult, but out right ban it? Anyone know for sure?