Popular segregated tracks have been on Tavistock, Torrington and Byng
Place for decades. A year ago Camden hugely improved the road layout,
removing a lane for motor vehicles and adding one-way tracks either
side for cycling. The results: double capacity for cycling, huge
reduction in “hook risks” at junctions, 50% increase in cycling on
some sections; 26% increase in people walking. Air quality has
improved too.
Now Camden are consulting on making the scheme permanent – this will
be a huge win for cycling if it goes ahead.
The main group against the scheme are taxi drivers who are furious
about being inconvenienced for pick-ups and drop-offs at local hotels
and nearby train stations. The LTDA say they support cycle tracks but
are lobbying their members to scupper the consultation.
We need to outnumber taxi drivers and demonstrate how well-loved the
scheme is.
Responding to the consultation literally takes one minute. Just make
sure you answer Q6 “Would you like the current street layout… to
become permanent?” as Yes. And Q7 “Would you like the street to return
to its pre-trial layout…?” as No.
Mailout from LCC:
(I just did it).