According to Boris, two new cycling "superhighways" will be with us (well, us Londoners) by May 2010. http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=22318
"The aim of the Cycle Superhighways is to provide safe, direct and continuous routes into central London from the outer boroughs, making life easier for cyclists and encouraging those who travel into work by other modes of transport to commute by bike, helping to cut congestion, relieve overcrowding, and cutting emissions."
and
"Each route will be given its own identity with consistent and easy to follow road markings and signs. Safety issues will be addressed through specific measures such as the provision of advance stop boxes and providing continuous lanes through junctions as appropriate."
I don't see how, unless the "Superhighways" are completely segregated, cyclists will be any better off than they are now. Motorists currently ignore ASLs and cycle lanes, putting the lives of cyclists in danger. Will they change their behaviour simply because it's a "Superhighway" rather than a simple "cycle lane"?
Still, it's a step in the right direction, I suppose!
"The aim of the Cycle Superhighways is to provide safe, direct and continuous routes into central London from the outer boroughs, making life easier for cyclists and encouraging those who travel into work by other modes of transport to commute by bike, helping to cut congestion, relieve overcrowding, and cutting emissions."
and
"Each route will be given its own identity with consistent and easy to follow road markings and signs. Safety issues will be addressed through specific measures such as the provision of advance stop boxes and providing continuous lanes through junctions as appropriate."
I don't see how, unless the "Superhighways" are completely segregated, cyclists will be any better off than they are now. Motorists currently ignore ASLs and cycle lanes, putting the lives of cyclists in danger. Will they change their behaviour simply because it's a "Superhighway" rather than a simple "cycle lane"?
Still, it's a step in the right direction, I suppose!
