Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning

Making places good for active travel: infra design, policy/strategy, concept masterplanning, LCWIPs, etc. I rarely Tweet here - instead go to @cyclisethecity

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@London_Cycling To be accurate, “central London” is a cycling city together with 3 mini-Holland boroughs.

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@ShowMeASignBryn @MorganM1807 @El_Seguidor_FCB 8,000 vehicles per day - I’m amazed that the business case succeeded at all. That money could be so much better spent!

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@SustransLondon The Quicab crowdfunder will be relaunched later this year (2020).

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@TheLudlows @SustransLondon @willnorman The cost is £20k including purchase and transport. Rental will be about £140 per day, slightly less than an e-taxi and with lower risk to you. And yes, you can use modal filters and cycle lanes. Interested?

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@londontaxidrive @SustransLondon There is currently no licence requirement, however I would like one introduced to help regulate the industry. Insurance will be a requirement as with any business and is factored into the daily cost.

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@JackieC5225 @WC1Robert @TfL @UnitedCabbies @The_LCDC @TheLTDA There is o copyright on the word ‘taxi’. However the @thequicab will provide alternative employment for taxi drivers looking for a healthier job that gives them physical fitness and an income. They’ll be available for rent, with priority given to ‘drivers’ with the Knowkedge.

[PTRC_UK @PTRC_UK]

Are you looking to enhance and promote your #cycling strategy? Join our expert speakers for our Cycling for Transport course this month! This jam packed two-day course will provide a overview of the composite elements required to roll out your strategy: https://t.co/BSqz276Pvz

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@EbikeJaimes @cyclisethecity @DrAmandaSeims @bfdcycling @ConnectingLeeds @LeedsCyclists @WeAreCyclingUK @BritishCycling @Chris_Boardman My target was those on here who know about these things. LCWIP = Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, Datashine = an online interactive map with lots of great Census info. Engagement = when the public get involved in planning things for their areas.

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@MorganM1807 Hurrah! You’ll love it. And it’s a great way to self-isolate.

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@MorganM1807 Have you thought about getting an e-bike? Also - don’t grind away in high gears or wear shorts in cold weather. I see people do this all the time and I just think “KNEES!!” Instead, try to spin at c-100rpm.

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@willnorman @MayorofLondon @TfL @LambethCouncil Looks very good indeed, Will. One thing - pls can you insist engineers provide direct pedestrian crossings without the stagger for cycleways (or at least a very minimal indicative one that still indicates 2 crossings without pedestrians having to divert)?

Much needed scheme.

[Richard Lewis, Founder, ActivePlanning @activeplanning1]

@RantyHighwayman Gawd. It’s the sort of thing that, at times, really makes me doubt my commitment to supporting cycle infrastructure - I’ve experienced / seen some pretty close shaves. Am I doing the right thing?? Or does Vincent have a point?

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@RantyHighwayman Ha. I bet she voted Brexit. There’s that nautical phrase isn’t there... “hoist by her own petard”.

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@RantyHighwayman Seems to me like an unnecessary burden on Councils already struggling to keep up with road maintenance.

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@MorganM1807 @CarryMe_Bikes Seems to me you have an excuse to visit London and try out some fine specimens. Then ride one home, sponsored, to raise money for charidee.

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@RantyHighwayman Would it lead to councils being sued more often ref bad road surfaces meeting tiny wheels?

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@CarryMe_Bikes

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@RantyHighwayman Bike hire - Uber JUMP bikes generally dotted about. Nearest Santander bikes at Broadway Market.

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@RantyHighwayman Upper Clapton. Near QW2. Canals, open spaces near. TfL about to build a cycle route to Dalston. Typical room in flat share £700pcm, so £24k. Not gentrified, cheapest part of Hackney. 25 mins to City; 30-40 mins to Farringdon/Holborn.

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@CityInfinityUK @Spokes4FolksInv @HighlandCouncil @Katieonthebike Indeed! Hopefully some rather good writers might be employed to help put funding bids together!