Alex in the Cities

Cycling, walking, public transport and how cities work. Regular, short ideas here and irregular longform on the web site. More focussed version of @nuttyxander

[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

@jrothwell The bit with a contraflow segregated lane, isn’t it? So it’s partly reused LCN presumably.

[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

TfL have updated their Quietway page with a Quietway 1 (North) to go with Quietway 1 (South) - note gap over Waterloo Bridge. https://t.co/qFfnGKJh0B

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Nearly a month later - Gilligan says to London (!) Transport Committee this report is with stakeholders this week and due for publication after their review. https://t.co/IdNTf4NGJn

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Gilligan: was asked by Andrew Adonis to complete a report (due next week) before the budget on potential for cycling in Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes. #CNConf17

[British Cycling @BritishCycling]

You did it! 🎉🎉🎉

27,000 of you supported our campaign for safer and simpler junctions and now the @LondonAssembly Transport Committee has called on @MayorofLondon and @TfL to carry out research on how #TurningTheCorner could work in London!

https://t.co/lEWaolSNFJ

[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

Deegan concerned that when discussing #TurningtheCorner people are running to find one particular issue that may not happen when 99% of change would be positive.
#HostileStreets

[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

Another bit of dissent being discussed now on Reccomendation 10 which wants to see a modelling study and off-street trials to try @BritishCycling #TurningtheCorner report ideas.
Deegan says it’s really just about a quick pause and a look - it should happen anyway.
#HostileStreets

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Now we’re onto the real top nerd stuff as we discuss reccomendation 9 on TfL pushing the envelope of TSRGD permitted designs.
Russell wants controlled and organised approach to enabling more sensible street design.
#HostileStreets

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Discussion about the reccomendations (5&6) on KPIs and considering potential.
Aldred keen to see more focus on borough’s own activity levels as already measured.
Deegan says issues also when infrastructure measured by the metre not quality of network.
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Dales asks Russell about 20mph as covered in press.
Russell says report is a committee report and isn’t saying make all main roads 20mph as Standard claims. Ask is for TfL to review speed limits in line with Healthy Streets.
#HostileStreets

[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

Deegan asked about issues of speed in Outer London.
Issuue is design is based on speed limits and drivers target speed and behave accordingly.
Says in engineering terms the UKIP and Conservative response against 20mph is wrong. Lower speeds do not hit capacity.
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Aldred asked about the nature of the focus of investment and change on inner London junctions.
Says it is understandable and TfL and others including herself are interested in how to use data to widen choices and improve equity in outer London travel.
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[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

Saunders noting the issues of the impacts of cars in London. Something people don’t seem to be fully aware of is that even someone who drives every day has a personal health impact from that and needs choice to avoid that.
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Russell asked by Norman about how much concerns and needs of local communities agree and disagree.
Says issue does come up when question of reducing car use needs to be tacked but people are aware of their car dependency and not always keen on it.
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[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

Norman also highlighting the liveable neighbourhood in Romford which is particularly one addressing the issues of severance from busy main roads.

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[roger @roggys]

Worth reading the GLA Hostile Streets report https://t.co/JAuUgSZGMD being presented tonight by AM @CarolineRussell

[Alex in the Cities @AlexInTheCities]

Now a bit of an informal response from @willnorman who’s lurking near the back of the audience. (Stand up, Will, we can’t see you at the front).
Notes that some items are already in action at TfL and glad report reinforces that work.
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Russell: TfL should be doing research into @BritishCycling ideas in Turning the Corner report to help lead change in the UK as a whole to improve conditions for everyone on our streets.
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Russell: There is a need for TfL to review their indicators that they report on and focus upon - are buses being targeted on the right measures? Can cycling and walking be considered in more detail?
Can we have a different TfL culture.
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