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That would be the same Kent Frozen Foods whose articulated lorry I saw being driven by a guy on the phone?
What's the best way of lobbying for a small change in road design in London? Who's best to contact?
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Your local labour councillors, in the hope they mention it to Sadiq Khan. the mayor is now the authority on what gets built and where. TfL will only do what the mayor/gilligan tells them to. The mayor is the only person with enough clout to get anything done outside of councils such as Camden.
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respond to tfl consultations. i got an email minutes ago about CS6 new proposals (presumably because i've commented previously). you can view proposals and comment here... http://tfl.gov.uk/cycle-north-south
edit - in light of your above post, yeah speak to your councillor would be best
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JonD
this looks promising, lots of support for new superhighway plans... http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/massive-business-support-allows-tfl-to-push-ahead-with-cycle-plans/019034
also good for a giggle is where the article lists some of the 'opposed' comments
OPPOSED
Paddington Residents' Active Concern on Transport (PRACT)
“Believes the proposal will result in longer journey times and local environmental damage.”
West London Residents' Association
“The majority should not face extra costs due to delays to benefit a minority … To make it more be equitable, cyclists should pay an annual yearly fee.”
Mayfair Residents' Group
“Enforcement should ensure cyclists use the route and do not take short cuts. Cyclists in other areas should also be kept to designated paths.”
London Clubs International
“The impact on commuters greater than benefits for cyclists.”
London City Airport
“Concerned the reduction in road space could increase congestion.”
Association of Professional Tourist Guides
“ …does not take into account its affect on tourist coaches and London’s tourism industry.”
Canary Wharf Group
“Supportive of the principle of an East-West Cycle Superhighway, but expressed major concerns … Chosen route affects a “uniquely important” arterial road, on which Canary Wharf and other key central and east London businesses rely.”
Personal and RTRWorldwide
“ … benefits are far outweighed by the disruption and costs. Cyclists only use roads travelling in and out; the proposal would delay other traffic at all times. Cyclists make no direct contribution to financing the road network … In addition to delays, the proposal would increase pollution and business costs, and damage inward investment and tourism …”
Collins Builders
“Most traffic on the route is commercial; the economy would suffer to benefit ‘summer’ cyclists.”
AVEVA
“ … anything that slows traffic is damaging to business and bad for London’s reputation. Improved safety could be achieved by educating cyclists on road safety.”
Motorcycle Action Group
“Inadequate consideration of the impact of a possible link between cycling and prostate cancer on the proposal’s costs and benefits.”
RAC Foundation
“ … there is insufficient evidence to form a view, but believes many road users face a substantial adverse impact.”
Automobile Association
“Recognised the value of the proposal in encouraging cycling and making it safer but concerned at the reallocation of road space leading to longer journey times for other road users …”
Kent Frozen Foods
“Opposes as it is heavily biased in favour of cyclists.”