The decision to scrap the western extension to the congestion charge zone will be bad for London, and that’s according to the mayor’s own consultation document. Congestion and pollution will rise, while revenue will decrease.
This is the third decision by London's Mayor Boris Johnston, a cyclist himself, that will adversely affect London cyclists, already this month the borough's cycling budgets have been cut, and motorbikes are to be allowed into bus lanes.
The mayor's consultation document ‘Have Your Say on the Future of the Congestion Charge Western Extension’ (Sept 2008, p18) states, "Traffic levels would rise significantly, leading to increased congestion. Also some increases in CO2 emissions and pollutants from vehicles. Net revenues for investment in transport would fall by about £70m per year."
Koy Thomson, chief executive of LCC said, “The world envied London for the courage of its congestion charge. Scrapping the western extension means more pollution, £70 million less for improving transport, and more congestion: does the mayor think this is what the people who spoke against the charge really wanted? This move will increase London’s contribution to climate change, and exacerbate London’s health and obesity crisis. It has been terrible failure of leadership.”
“November has seen a triple whammy for cyclists: first, motorbikes in bus lanes; second, slashing the borough cycle route budgets; finally, scrapping the cycle-promoting western congestion charge. Shrinking the zone risks reversing the associated increases in cycling, causing public health to decline and casualties to rise.”
Its tragic but worth noting that this is just statistics playing out. Same happens at most mass participation sports events. The London Marathon...
Thanks Brooksby, I asked for that!
What does he know about keeping safe? He had little regard for his own, his team's or opponents health....
Those at the back of the peleton should get a special award, they were trying to finish withing drug fueled time limits.
'Sold Secure rated' isn't particularly informative without mentioning the actual rating (in this case the lock is Bronze rated).
This is true too! Maybe I had got used to Carrera brand name as a bicycle brand, forgetting the fancy 4 wheeler with the same name.
I'd find a physio who would have a look. They will do tests to determine where the issue lies, the extent of mobility and maybe some exercises....
An uh-oh email signifying that it took Tadej Pogacar to dethrone you, that's pretty impressive. You'd want to keep that email.
It was a bit of a tongue in cheek suggestion
The thing we're envious of over here in the UK is ... any largely motor vehicle-free area (still not normal for UK). Never mind one with formal...