tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969791928952941604.post185704011470574571..comments2023-10-06T14:36:34.579+01:00Comments on The Grumpy Cyclist: Smile - it could be worse...GrumpyCyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870343841388421714noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969791928952941604.post-35351999475280991312012-01-17T21:46:04.827+00:002012-01-17T21:46:04.827+00:00They need to get the cycle superdeathway off the r...They need to get the cycle superdeathway off the road so it's segregated from traffic and put toucans at all entry and exit roads on the roundabout. If it delays traffic, too bad.<br /><br />The pedestrian footfall round there is increasing due to new builds and conversions. It is absurd that people take the bus one stop because the junction is too hazardous to negotiate on foot.<br /><br />(thank you!)rosamundihttp://www.rosamundi.org/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969791928952941604.post-76965330704510915552012-01-15T21:13:43.671+00:002012-01-15T21:13:43.671+00:00The more I think about it, the more I believe it w...The more I think about it, the more I believe it will be an utter disaster. The only solution are proper cycle only lights - which could also resolve the pedestrian issue by having a green pedestrian light for the A12 slips (where cyclists aren't allowed I think). I will continue using the flyover I guess.<br /><br />(Like your blog BTW!)GrumpyCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870343841388421714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969791928952941604.post-44526940094995010712012-01-15T21:09:16.435+00:002012-01-15T21:09:16.435+00:00Cycling in London isn't bad. With the huge amo...Cycling in London isn't bad. With the huge amounts of traffic things tend not to be going too fast in general, and most drivers are fine. The real problem are difficult junctions like Bow, and the complete inability for TfL and local councils to see beyond trying to minimise traffic delays - including compromising safety on junctions which have already been shown to be problematic. What really winds me up (maybe you have noticed?!) is the utter hypocrisy of organisations like TfL that "encourage" cycling with little videos and other crap, write reams of documents about "modal share" aspirations etc. but actually don't want to do anything on the ground except wish it better.<br />Even so, in London, there are few better options (in terms of speed and convenience) for local journeys than cycling, a pity that this isn't encouraged by those who own the roads.GrumpyCyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870343841388421714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969791928952941604.post-72108993476703156822012-01-15T18:34:45.563+00:002012-01-15T18:34:45.563+00:00Hello from small town Canada. I have looked at the...Hello from small town Canada. I have looked at the photos and studied the plans and I will say without qualification:After seeing what you poor buggers go through in "Jolly Olde" (no offense intended my brothers in arms), I will NEVER complain about the situation in my neck of the woods again! I am shocked and nearly catatonic at the extraordinarily casual approach taken by those in positions of power. "Another dead cyclist? Oh dear thats too bad. Will the bloodstains be faded by the Olympics?" I have no more words just "I'm so sorry" :(Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053845600494256799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969791928952941604.post-11736225366801865162012-01-15T14:06:22.435+00:002012-01-15T14:06:22.435+00:00It will be hell on wheels. Drivers will be livid t...It will be hell on wheels. Drivers will be livid that cyclists aren't using the facilities put in place for them, cyclists will be livid that the facilities are dangerous, someone in control of large amounts of metal will lose their temper and someone else will die.<br /><br />Again, and again, and again.<br /><br />And TfL will basically go "ooops. More driver and cyclist education is what we need here, clearly, here, have a big sign telling drivers to look out for cyclists."rosamundihttp://www.rosamundi.org/blognoreply@blogger.com