Make Uxbridge Road Safe!

We want the Uxbridge Road made safe for all.

[Make Uxbridge Road Safe! @SafeUxbridgeRd]

Today, we have written to @EalingCouncil to strongly oppose its plans for cycle lanes on the Ealing Hospital section of the Uxbridge Road.

Why?

Because they’re dangerous and don’t follow @TfL and DfT guidance.

[Make Uxbridge Road Safe! @SafeUxbridgeRd]

@intesar_alam_ny @Das_Pig @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL Definitely read the original post. The cyclist is highlighting the poorly designed lane and not blaming the bus driver.

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@ElseaDee1 @Das_Pig @cammyk_67 @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL Perhaps campaign for a change to the recently updated Highway Code.

In the meantime, the rules are the rules.

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@Paulrobinson_94 @Das_Pig @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL The bus driver and cyclist are using the lanes as intended.

It's just they've been badly designed, leading to conflict.

Councils should not be installing these painted lanes they offer no protection.

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@Das_Pig @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL Just a quick reminder what the cycling infrastructure experts think about painted lanes...

https://t.co/zgZKMPVwZZ

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@Das_Pig @SheepridgeLee @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL These painted lanes are so bad that Chris Boardman, now head of Active of Travel England, has described them a "murder lanes" and called for them to be banned.

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@WoyWoyPom @Das_Pig @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL The painted lane has been designed to be used in this way. It's bad for buses; potentially fatal for cyclists.

It's why we're campaigning for @TfL and @EalingCouncil to redesign the Uxbridge Road, making it safe vulnerable road users.

[Make Uxbridge Road Safe! @SafeUxbridgeRd]

@maskcempt @Das_Pig @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @TfL The original post wasn't critical of the bus driver. It was critical of the poor cycling infrastructure put in place by @EalingCouncil. Too many cycle lanes are badly designed, leading to potential conflict.

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@Das_Pig @Hats_Group @BetterEaling @EalingCyclists @THINKgovuk Give way to the right is fairly basic highway rule @Hats_Group.

Your drivers should not be intimidating other road users simply because they're in a bigger vehicle.

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@bryn14181 @CitizenUddin @EalingCouncil The waste should be removed via the rear of the property and taken to the truck. There was no need to illegally block the highway.

"Stopping up" the highway in this manner requires a temporary permit. This is a major crossing on one of west London's major road. @AndyCoxDCS

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@PauloCampbell @TfL @HounslowHways @katherinedunne We completely agree. Excellent work @LBofHounslow, @TfL and @WillNorman.

@EalingCouncil take note. This is what good looks like. 😀

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@andy_hillier @EalingCouncil @BetterEaling @willnorman @P_DriscollW5W13 The recent plans brought forward by @EalingCouncil for the Uxbridge Road don't appear to show improved planting along the Uxbridge Road itself. It should be key part of these schemes:
@HSscorecard
@TreesforCities

#healthystreets

[Andy Hillier @andy_hillier]

It's on days like this when we're reminded of the importance of increasing the amount of tree cover/shade on the Uxbridge Road.

@EalingCouncil @SafeUxbridgeRd @BetterEaling

@willnorman @P_DriscollW5W13

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@HootsyJT @andy_hillier @willbramhill @activetraveleng @EalingCyclists @EalingCouncil On 9 Jan, ATE's chief engineer said at the Active Travel Cafe that campaigners can share their concerns with it.

Here's the email address:
[email protected]

If you have concerns, definitely share them with both your local authority and ATE.

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@theJeremyVine The horror.

Spare a thought for those who can no longer drive to get a macchiato on a Sunday.

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Chiswick has fallen

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@andy_hillier @willbramhill @CameronCMurray @activetraveleng @EalingCyclists @EalingCouncil @activetravelcaf We'll reserve judgment on West Ealing Liveable Neighbourhood scheme until @EalingCouncil and @TfL publish revised plans.

The mood music has not be great. All the talk has been about prioritising buses over cycling and walking. Let's hope @activetraveleng can have an impact.

[Andy Hillier @andy_hillier]

@willbramhill @activetraveleng It will be interesting to see what this means in practice. @SafeUxbridgeRd and @EalingCyclists have referred 2 @EalingCouncil schemes to ATE but we're still none the wiser whether they'll be changed.

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@0jhl @TfL @SebDance @Semakaleng @LDN_LS @London_Cycling @psimonk @ClaptonAlice @CPRELondon @_wearepossible Install parking restriction cameras and I'm sure the issue will disappear almost overnight. Councils use cameras to enforce School Streets, for example, and bus lanes outside of rail stations.

[Walk Ride GM @WalkRideGM]

@activetraveleng We can't cycle to work in Stockport because you are funding a scheme that doesn't add segregated cycle lanes https://t.co/LqlFawPVFM

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@betterstreetskc @RBKC @APPGCW @TfL @LouHaigh @josephpowell While Hounslow delivers this fantastic scheme, neighbouring @EalingCouncil can't even deliver @TfL-compliant cycle lanes: