Sittingduck
Legendary Member
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Yeah, you'll be one of these bleedin' problem cyclists. Wot you gonna do about it, eh, eh?
Frankly my dear, I'm inclined to go and consider my options. I may have to resign from cycling.
Yeah, you'll be one of these bleedin' problem cyclists. Wot you gonna do about it, eh, eh?
1. We will improve infrastructure for cycling by securing funding to develop high-quality, joined up cycle routes, taking account of international best practice, utilising off-road and quiet streets, and separating cyclists from motorised traffic on busy roads where feasible. We will focus our efforts on routes that connect where people live with where they work, shop and go to school, and with rail and bus stations for longer journeys.
We will actively bid for external funding to do this, and integrate cycling considerations into our highways processes, programmes and initiatives.
2. We will promote and encourage cycling as a means of transport, health promotion and for sport and leisure, building on the enthusiasm generated by the Olympic Games. This will include maps, information, events and other promotional measures.
3. We will implement measures to make cycling in Surrey safer for all. In addition to the infrastructure measures described above, we will deliver cycle training available to all and will work with the Drive SMART Partnership to deliver media and publicity campaigns targeted at cyclists and motorists, alongside enforcement measures.
4.WewillensurethateverychildinSurreyhastheopportunitytolearntorideabike. Wewill work in partnership with the Surrey cycling clubs and other partners to identify how we can best work together to ensure that no child in Surrey is denied this opportunity.
5. We will manage the impacts of increased levels of cycling and cycling events on Surrey's highway network, countryside and communities through putting in place robust and transparent event approval and management processes and working closely with the sport governing body to disseminate codes of conduct for event organisers and cyclists.
6. We will support development of local plans that are responsive to local needs and concerns
While I was working in San Francisco, I loved the bus bike carriers. I don't ever remember another bike on one, other than mine.the latest being that busses will now have three (3) cycle racks on the front, instead of two,
Speaking as someone who has witnessed what happens at the finishing town in a TdB stage and the amount of people who watch the end of the race, I can tell you that the amount of cyclists can be a concern.
I went through the centre of Llanberis after the stage had finished and there were a lot of people. The roads were blocked with cars and cyclists were filtering everywhere. It kind of gives you a taste of what it is like to ride in London. There were about 500 cyclists at the top of Pen-y-pass and most of them were trying to go through the town at once. It was mayhem.
Cyclists werent causing the traffic jams, it was the lorry's and buses trying to get out. Marshall's had their hands full with it.
So I can imagine the concerns the council have. However, they cannot exactly stop cyclists cycling on the roads because there is simply 'too many of them'. We could say the same about cars in London. They clog up the streets because there is too many of them.
"They are cycling as fast as they can on roads that are open to other traffic and that is a major safety issue."
Moaned at for holding up car drivers, now moaned at for going too fast... nobber..
The topic under debate was the council's proposed cycling strategy, I guess the event was held as part of the consultation process. Reading the overview, it appears to pro-cycling.
If anyone is interested in what Surrey council hope to achieve, here are the main aims:
I was also there and the problem was caused not by the cyclists, but by the car driver rushing to get out of the town by the one road that was open. If they just waited for 60mins like I did after the finish, then it was a clear open road. Too many people seem to be in a rush and have no consideration for others. When you have multiple cars with one person in each car, that same amount of space can accommodate 40 cyclists, you tell me which is more of a problem???
I see quite a few on the busses, and they seem to be older, but higher quality bikes than they used to be. I think the bicycle gets to ride for free.While I was working in San Francisco, I loved the bus bike carriers. I don't ever remember another bike on one, other than mine.
. I think the bicycle gets to ride for free.
I was also there and the problem was caused not by the cyclists, but by the car driver rushing to get out of the town by the one road that was open. If they just waited for 60mins like I did after the finish, then it was a clear open road. Too many people seem to be in a rush and have no consideration for others. When you have multiple cars with one person in each car, that same amount of space can accommodate 40 cyclists, you tell me which is more of a problem???
I actually live in Surrey – I’ll have to put the bike in the car & drive to Sussex to ride!!It's ok, I basically live in surrey,
You're close to the border, i'm sure they will let you ride out. but back in?I actually live in Surrey – I’ll have to put the bike in the car & drive to Sussex to ride!!