you're a regular one man lynch mob! When somebody's convicted (or even charged) get back to me.......
Mass arrests 'Critical Mass' cycle ride during Olympics opening
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MissTillyFlop
Evil communist dictator, lover of gerbils & Pope.
And that is a direct answer to my question how?
They are using sustainable vehicles - electric vehicles, unless of course you believe sticking them all in private jets and helicopters would be more sustainable?
Tube passengers would be counted as people arriving by foot - not entirely honest, but there you are.
pubrunner
Legendary Member
As Greg mentioned earlier, there is an (undeniable) requirement for motorised road users, to recognise and have an appreciation for the needs of cyclists.
It seems to me though, that there is a conflict of priorities - those of cyclists v the 'needs' of business & commerce. So far as road use goes (in a city), cyclists' needs are always going to be of fairly low priority.
Can anyone in living in London really be surprised, when they experience high levels of motorists - some of whom (possibly many), show poor driving skills ?
If you live in London, surely road congestion goes with the turf ?
London is a World centre for Banking/Commerce & Business; it is on the back of this, that the citizens (such as Dell) make a living.
I don't agree with the concept of Zil lanes; but that is the kind of thing that happens in large cities, when 'bigwigs' start on the 'freebies'. Is it wrong ? Yes ! (imo), but I'm certainly not surprised that it happens.
Dell chose to live in London; it is a huge, densely populated & incredibly busy city - possibly not the best place to live in, if you are a keen cyclist.
It seems to me though, that there is a conflict of priorities - those of cyclists v the 'needs' of business & commerce. So far as road use goes (in a city), cyclists' needs are always going to be of fairly low priority.
Can anyone in living in London really be surprised, when they experience high levels of motorists - some of whom (possibly many), show poor driving skills ?
If you live in London, surely road congestion goes with the turf ?
London is a World centre for Banking/Commerce & Business; it is on the back of this, that the citizens (such as Dell) make a living.
I don't agree with the concept of Zil lanes; but that is the kind of thing that happens in large cities, when 'bigwigs' start on the 'freebies'. Is it wrong ? Yes ! (imo), but I'm certainly not surprised that it happens.
Dell chose to live in London; it is a huge, densely populated & incredibly busy city - possibly not the best place to live in, if you are a keen cyclist.
[QUOTE 1957289, member: 45"]And you attribute all of that to CM?
In Birmingham (because that's my example) far more has been done to improve cycling by the CC members who live there than has ever been achieved by CM.[/quote] the confidence that thousands of cyclists gained from riding in CM is no small thing. Remind me...........how many commuting cyclists are there in Birmingham?
In Birmingham (because that's my example) far more has been done to improve cycling by the CC members who live there than has ever been achieved by CM.[/quote] the confidence that thousands of cyclists gained from riding in CM is no small thing. Remind me...........how many commuting cyclists are there in Birmingham?
- Location
- Glasgow
The rain happened
It's lascing down again here: it rained a lot at yesterday's football too.
MissTillyFlop
Evil communist dictator, lover of gerbils & Pope.
Oh, my bad. I didn't know that ALL the zil lanes were in Park lane.
Well, since I was on the TfL Active Travel Group I can tell you that in 2006 that was the target. We were going to have the most cyclingest Games one could imagine.
And, no, sorry, I don't think conveying the powerfully rushed to the Games is more important than me, you, the people who live along the Zil Lanes or anybody else. If they don't want to ride a bike they can take the tube, the bus or the Javelin
middleagecyclist
Call me MAC
- Location
- Prestwich, Manchester
And I thought I'd had some bad experiences lately at the hand of crap drivers!
I still experience more consideration than crap from drivers though. I certainly agree urban speed limits should be lower and policed. Greg. We could be soulmates.
MissTillyFlop
Evil communist dictator, lover of gerbils & Pope.
But who ever rides a bike in the far right lane anyway?
I take it you won't be coming on a night ride any time soon? Quel dommage!
MissTillyFlop
Evil communist dictator, lover of gerbils & Pope.
Dude - personal insults?! WTF?
it depends on the lane. And, yes, you're right - not all the Zil Lanes are in Park Lane - but their disposition suggests that they have one purpose, which is to convey the very bigwigs who didn't turn up to claim their free seats to the games.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/london-2012-olympic-route-network.pdf
middleagecyclist
Call me MAC
- Location
- Prestwich, Manchester
Please. Why are they called 'Zil Lanes'?
I know really
I know really
Back in the good old bad old days certain lanes in Moscow were reserved for government officials, who were conveyed in chauffeur-driven Zil limousines
Damn - beaten by Uncle Mort. And I only got to see one from the footpath.
