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I like the article quoting motoring groups calling for cars to be allowed in bus lanes etc to 'optimise' traffic flow. Next they will be wanting all the cycling infrastructure removed too, all for the all powerful motorcar....
I was watching football at Orient on Saturday, and yes, I went by car [ Hangs heads in shame]
There was the usual congestion around Leyton area before and after the game. The crowd at the game was 5600. In the relatively recent past - eg 1970s and 1980s, Orient used to get crowds of upto 20,000 at games. People managed to get to and from games with little traffic congestion. They walked, cycled and used public transport.
These days everyone wants to be saelfish and travel in their own little box and wants no one else on the road slowing them down. [ Me included]
This mindset must change. We need to realise that walking, cycling and public transport can provide more than adequate alternatives. It just means we need to think ahead and plan what we are doing.
A similar situation is now we have mobile phones, no one makes proper plans or arranges in advance where to meet up. We prefer to put off planning till the last minute