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- 1 Nov 2008, 5:53pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Do you prefer speed cushions to humps?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4174
- 1 Nov 2008, 5:47pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: new DfT cycle infrastructure design guidance published
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2987
- 30 Oct 2008, 10:51pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Ending the Scandal of Complacency :Road Safety Beyond 2010
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7722
George Riches wrote:&
Ways must be found to satisfy the desires of local communities for safer streets. We recommend that local authorities be given the powers and resources to introduce 20-mph limits much more widely.
unfortunately followed by :
Flexibility is required to avoid the prohibitive costs associated with some approaches. The balance of engineering measures, technology, policing and community influence should be a local matter. Systems, however, must not rely on high levels of fines or draconian enforcement.
Why not ???
- 25 Oct 2008, 9:40pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Cyclists routinely ride over zebra crossings, study finds
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4350
George thanks for this which included such gems as :
[To date, there is insufficient evidence to suggest a change in Rule 64 of the Highway Code is needed and it is therefore not TfL’s intention to pursue this aspect]
• Nearly 90% of cyclists at six sites surveyed cycled across Zebra crossings
One wonders what TfL would regard as sufficient evidence as to the need to change a rule which is not backed by law and is ignored 90% of the time.
[To date, there is insufficient evidence to suggest a change in Rule 64 of the Highway Code is needed and it is therefore not TfL’s intention to pursue this aspect]
• Nearly 90% of cyclists at six sites surveyed cycled across Zebra crossings
One wonders what TfL would regard as sufficient evidence as to the need to change a rule which is not backed by law and is ignored 90% of the time.
- 5 Oct 2008, 9:16pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: This is what happens when we ask nicely?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5349
Mick F wrote:Couldn't agree more.
Education is what the dosh should be spent on, not cycle lanes!
Educate the drivers
Educate the cyclists
Educate the pedestrians
Educate all the rest
As a retired teacher I am touched by your faith in education.
Actually the cycle lane seems to have challenged the OPs mother which is a good start and hefty fines for violating it might well encourage learning.
- 13 Sep 2008, 10:09pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: thorn club tour
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2148
- 13 Sep 2008, 9:57pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Nice flat tour to get my wife started?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2933
- 25 Aug 2008, 9:17pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Brooks B17 fanatics: your thoughts please!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8227
The proper position for a Brooks gives the sensation of sitting in the saddle rather than on the saddle.
Hmm - when a Brooks is worn a bit the sitz bones area sags down below the back of the saddle. If you don't want the front of the saddle rubbing delicate bits should you tilt the saddle forward to compensate ?
I remember the saddle I had years ago treated with neats foot oil as more comfortable that the current one treated with proofride. This may just be poor memory or deteriorating bum !
- 27 Jul 2008, 10:25pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: if you want to take you bike on the train...
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5659
- 23 Jul 2008, 10:14pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Non-folding bikes on National Express coaches
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7733
If you book in advance trains can be affordable -eg £13 from Plymouth to London with free bike reservation. (http://www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com) gives you the chance to book bike spaces online and has no extra charges.
- 18 Jun 2008, 10:42pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Free Bike Hire
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1469
Free Bike Hire
Flash your passport in the Tourist Information Office in Ravenna (Italy) and you are given a key to unlock one of a series of yellow bikes for the day. OK they are heavy, single gear and have solid tyres but if you are suffering from cycling withdrawal symptoms....
About time some of the smaller tourist tows in this country caught up.
About time some of the smaller tourist tows in this country caught up.
- 17 May 2008, 5:15pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Helmets
- Replies: 371
- Views: 28885
- 16 May 2008, 9:31pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: 20mph for residential areas across the country?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4563
downsman wrote:
A short run at highly dangerous speed won't be stopped by these cameras.
If enough longer distance drivers are keeping below 20 then that will make it difficult for anyone else to go much faster. It will be a matter of having plenty of cameras (and digital cameras are getting pretty cheap these days).
- 6 May 2008, 10:07pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Bike to School Week
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1992
jan19 wrote:
Until local councils stop parents parking right next to the school, the children will never be encouraged to use any other form of transport. I fear Hell will freeze over before my local council dares antagonise local council tax payers that way.
Richmond UT Council (Lib Dem) is proposing to charge for permits to stop near some schools. Letters of anguish in local paper.
- 2 May 2008, 10:20pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Speed limit review needed
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4757