Boris has launched his transport manifesto and has made some more commitments to cycling. In summary:
- a London cycle hire scheme
- 20 mph zones where appropriate (whatever that means)
- 10,000 cycle stands (with some options on secure cages)
That is about it. I can’t help feeling somewhat underwhelmed.
We’ve all read about Ken’s promise of 12 major cycle routes into London and £500 of investment. Despite the lack of detail and the lack of consultation with the boroughs, the scheme has attracted headlines from all over the world. I suspect it will generate momentum that will override the refuseniks in the boroughs.
There is little else for cyclists. There is nothing on Brian Paddick’s website but he is quoted in the press as promising “an extra £50m on cycle lanes for all Red Routes.”
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I seem to remember that not so long ago, Boris quipped that his shirt pocket was an essential cycling accessory.
Why?
Because it was somewhere to stick his mobile when he needed both hands on the handlebar.
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