@XRGreenwich
London Assembly member Sian Berry demonstrated the boring size of the #SilvertownTunnel with comparative scale for people, cyclist, bus and truck.
What else should the tunnel bore, already started, be used instead of current plan? Ideas welcome! (email https://london.gov.uk/people/assembly/sian-berry/more-about )
65% of people wish to see segregated cycling routes on roads – Cycle Industry News
A study of a pool of 26,000 people has discovered that around 65% of people wish to see cycling routes in towns and cities that are physically separated from motor traffic, thus promoting bike riding as a safe transport form for all.
The Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index research discovered that the importance of such an option was particularly sought after among those on low incomes who may disproportionately be feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, plus have less access to cars. 58% of low income respondents were in favour of protected cycling routes being laid in their locality.
New report reveals public support for pay-as-you-drive scheme – Campaign for Better Transport
29 September 2022
Half (49 per cent) of people support replacing fuel duty and vehicle excise duty with a pay-as-you-drive scheme and less than a fifth (18 per cent) oppose the idea, according to a new report from Campaign for Better Transport.
Pay-as-you-drive: the British public’s views on vehicle taxation reform examined over 3,000 UK adults’ views on road pricing. It found that three out of five people (60 per cent) believe vehicle taxation needs reforming, with half (49 per cent) supporting the idea of a pay-as-you-drive scheme compared to fewer than one in five (18 per cent) opposing it. What is more, support for reform grew among those surveyed by eight percentage points (from 41 per cent to 49 per cent) once they were presented with options for how such a scheme could be delivered, showing that some initial concerns around road pricing can be overcome.
Climate Action’s Next Frontier Is Parking Reform – Bloomberg
California is finally poised to lift parking requirements across the state. Here’s why that would be a huge win for the climate.
The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and its historic investments in technologies that will reduce climate pollution, are a harbinger of a possibly more hopeful climate future. But there’s a giant climate task left on the table, and it’s one where Congress doesn’t hold much sway: urban land use.
The built environment plays a substantial role in climate pollution, both in terms of energy use in our homes and businesses, and in the transportation systems we use to get around. While the IRA’s historic investment in “electrifying everything” — from vehicles to household heating and cooling — will make a huge difference, there’s still a large gap between the climate ambition of our electric future and the reality of how our cities set incentives for low-carbon lifestyles.
‘This is what a river should look like’: Dutch rewilding project turns back the clock 500 years | Rewilding | The Guardian
Construction work has already been completed along 50km of the Meuse River floodplain as part of the Border Meuse project to undo 500 years of world-renowned Dutch water engineering. Big infrastructure is at the heart of the Dutch “offensive” – as opposed to “defensive” – approach to sorting out rivers, which involves relandscaping entire catchments, rather than rewetting specific at-risk areas. This approach is particularly revolutionary given that the seed for this project was planted decades ago. By contrast, the UK has only started thinking about implementing natural solutions at scale in the past few years.
The case for reforming vehicle taxation – Transport Xtra
Campaign for Better Transport report reveals public support for pay-as-you-drive scheme as fuel duty and VED replacement
Half of people in Britain support replacing fuel duty and vehicle excise duty with a pay-as-you-drive scheme, according to a report from Campaign for Better Transport that explores the best ways to frame the case for reform and to implement a new system with fairness at its heart.
Pay-as-you-drive: the British public’s views on vehicle taxation reform examined over 3,000 UK adults’ views on road pricing. It found that three out of five people (60%) believe vehicle taxation…
Inside the New Plan to Make Paris ‘100% Cyclable’ – bloomberg.com
Feargus O’Sullivan
This week, Paris announced a major upgrade of its cycling infrastructure that could make it one of the most bike-friendly major cities in the world.
Between now and 2026, the city announced, Paris will gain 180 kilometers (112 miles) of new permanent segregated bike lanes. As part of the city’s new Bike Plan, the number of bike parking spots will more than triple, with 180,000 more added to the current total of 60,000. The city will pay particular attention to bike lanes and infrastructure around the connection points between the neighboring suburbs and the city to create better integration across the wider metro area.
How to cycle to Iceland, part one: pedalling through Denmark | Denmark holidays | The Guardian
Kevin Rushby
It feels good to be under way. Planning a no-fly international trip by bike is a lot more difficult than it ought to be. Ferry routes have been slashed in recent years – the trip would be far simpler if any ferry between the UK and Scandinavia still existed. Not only that but taking bikes on international trains can be frustratingly tricky (regional services are far easier). Our transport systems are hopeless when it comes to doing right by the planet.
The @TowerHamletsNow website states the Antill Rd traffic filter was removed after feedback from residents. This FOI reveals there were 6 objections – Save Antill Road – Twitter
Save Antill Road @SaveAntillRoad
The @TowerHamletsNow website states the Antill Road traffic filter was removed after feedback from residents. This FOI reveals there were 6 objections. Zero objections from emergency services & zero from local businesses. By contrast, 713 residents signed a petition to keep it.
Save Antill Road @SaveAntillRoad
The @TowerHamletsNow
website states the Antill Road traffic filter was removed after feedback from residents. This FOI reveals there were 6 objections. Zero objections from emergency services & zero from local businesses. By contrast, 713 residents signed a petition to keep it.
Do you recognise these bikes that were recovered in Bushey? – herts.police.uk
Officers are looking to trace the owners of a number of bicycles that are suspected to have been stolen.
Forty-five bikes were seized in Bushey following an investigation into a theft of a bicycle that took place in Islington, London.
The victim was able to trace the location of his stolen bicycle thanks to a security tracking device that had been fitted to it, which showed the bicycle as being in Harriet Way, Bushey.
Officers were alerted and attended the property, where they discovered a further 44 bicycles inside a garage.
A 53 year old man from Bushey was arrested on suspicion of theft. He has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.