tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post8552043383359275067..comments2024-03-28T11:13:48.581+00:00Comments on i b i k e l o n d o n: One week to go till the great #GetBritainCycling debate; have you asked your MP yet?ibikelondonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978714126105951294noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-69005198051359665512013-09-18T21:44:12.343+01:002013-09-18T21:44:12.343+01:00I've used my crystal ball to see into the futu...I've used my crystal ball to see into the future for the government's response:<br /><br />1. Fine, we'll do this right after the next period of runaway inflation when £10 is 50p in today's money.<br />2. Ok, we'll measure that as the proportion of miles travelled by all modes. Including air travel.<br />3. Certainly, that way you'll need approval from every budget holder in Whitehall for even the smallest scheme. Should stop any money being actually spent.<br />4. All new developments will have a smattering of random ASLs and copious 'cyclist dismount' signs.<br />5. There you go, we've improved the font.<br />6. The CTC rejected this in 1933- make up your minds already!<br />7. How about some friendly 'cyclists dismount' signs?<br />8. We'll ensure they're regulated into infeasibility.<br />9. No problem. Unfortunately there's no budget for enforcement as the new signs cost so much.<br />10. Our data shows that peak cycling times are 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.<br />11. We intend to enforce 'cyclist dismount' signs vigorously.<br />12. Good idea (providing the school opts in and pays for it).<br />13. We're all over this one. Look, we are doing something for cyclists (and it's far cheaper than actual infrastructure)!<br />14. Helmets and hi vis are safe and normal. We asked John Franklin.<br />15. We plan to make a plan for the plan by 2055. The plan is to do nothing, btw.<br />16. How about John Franklin?<br />17. Sure! We'll quietly drop this one when you're not looking anyway.<br />18. We have a junior back bencher in a perilously marginal constituency already lined up for the job!<br /><br />In the meantime you'll need to keep driving; we want that tax revenue!Edwardian Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-71516188343277227762013-08-29T10:54:48.161+01:002013-08-29T10:54:48.161+01:00Loved the Cycling Safety graphic, and I've wri...Loved the Cycling Safety graphic, and I've written to my local MP.<br /><br />And I've asked local friends who occasionally use bicycles, primarily for fitness/leisure, if they would write as well. Unfortunately that's only two people, but at least it's two more people who ride bikes than I knew in London!<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago I also wrote to local town and county councils asking about their local cycling provision plans - not had anything back apart from an automated response. I somehow expect any eventual response to be more disappointing than a complete lack of one...congokidnoreply@blogger.com