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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@ROOTminus1 Much the same comments were made chez Harris as we watched "as live" this evening, general consensus being it probably wasn't the shoes that caused the slip but a gust of wind catching the monstrous millinery.
This is an eBay sale for the complete wiring loom for a land rover, probably not an early mark
Yep, I'm not knocking the cycling infra, just the bloke on FB's assertion that it's for existing cyclists to use. It's the same mindset that sees the purpose of cycle lanes to get those pesky cyclists off the roads and out of the way.
@perce Did you see that article last week about tomatillos? They're GREEN for God's sake. I mean, WTF? Tomatillos.co.ok please!
Can someone nip in and change SurreyRider's password for us? Seriously, though, I wonder if these will be available in California any time soon. It would be on my shortlist.
The bit on Richard Carapaz’s shoes is not the point of interest in that snip. In this era of female cyclists being under scrutiny for how much padding is necessary for modesty, and Jan-Willem van Schip being banned from races for turning up, what in the actual seven hells is that POC helmet?
@mdavidford Again. Knowing THAT you must introduce practical changes does not mean telling one WHAT kind of changes those should be. But an epidemiological study absolutely can provide insights for others to follow up on - that's how modern science generally works.
Just terrible for his family. Deepest condolences to them and Iain's friends.
@mctrials23 100% These admissions in black and white should have consequences.
Good spot! I think this may be a good idea, although it sounds a bit "one at a time" which is unlikely to change the bigger picture I'd guess? Plus others have informed me that a) this isn't legally possible currently and b) just because it could be possible (with additional law changes though eg. we do regulate gun sales) it isn't a good idea. (Either because a few people might have legitimate uses and/or "it's easy to get round" - so apparently not worth the effort?)
4 thoughts on “TfL outlines plans for ‘transformational’ new segregated bike lanes + more on the live blog”
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…