Origamist said:Not much helmet or Hi Viz action either...
I notice the London event is aimed solely at cyclists whereas for Jam Busting June is for all modes of sustainable travel and promoting them as alternatives to driving, hence the main reason why we are targeting commuters.
dellzeqq said:I'd agree with that. The single biggest impediment to an increase in cycle commuting in London is not safety but fear of perspiration.
zimzum42 said:Put a picture of someone with a helmet and a hi viz and you instantly put loads of people off cycling, that makes it out to be dangerous.
Much as they sell cars with pictures of winding mountain roads with no traffic, we should not be ashamed to market cycling with a little touch of fantasy
Put up a picture of some bearded sandal wearer with all the safety gear and a mirror and you reinforce the idea that cycling is for freaks
I'm concerned. If commuting grants you post-orgasmic rapture, then what on earth can we expect on the FNRttC to Whitstable?Origamist said:........ with expressions of post-orgasmic rapture that look like fantasy.
dellzeqq said:I'm concerned. If commuting grants you post-orgasmic rapture, then what on earth can we expect on the FNRttC to Whitstable?
User1314 said:My last vote for London Mayor was based purely on transport policies and I voted for the Greens, as I thought that they did a decent enough job in advising Ken.
This is what Boris said late last year - notice the reference to "militant cyclists". What's all that about?
"I believe that the cycle-ised city is the civilized city but I want to reassure motorists and pedestrians that City Hall has not been captured by militant cyclists. With the right mix of policies we can reduce congestion, reduce emissions and reduce the overall stress levels of the public."
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...t+of+Park+Lane,+says+Boris+Johnson/article.do
Even as a joke it's unneccesary.
My considered opinion of this "cycling revolution" is that it's a token effort consisting of existing events. I have no faith that Kulveer, Boris' Director of Transport, sees cycling as an important part of London's transport infrastructure, and whose lobby is to be supported with the same passion as private London motorists.