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Erm ... I did post that up there. :)
I strongly disapprove of the idea of 'pedways'. It was always a completely misguided approach to cities, and we are very fortunate that it didn't come to pass in London. As in Singapore, there is nothing inevitable about car use and pollution. It's the result of political choices. Elevated walkways merely put people on foot at a significant disadvantage while enshrining the priority of drivers to occupy the ground level. This is wrong and will never lead to liveable cities, regardless of technical innovation.
Oliver Schick-
Well said @Oliver Schick. This is a really good point at a good time for me as our local school is discussing a bridge over the river- essentially so we can keep the road out the front free for cars to continue parking horribly etc.
It makes me think a bridge is fine, but so is a plan to reduce car trips, and maybe widening pavements out the front to remove the illegal parking spots, add some benches for people waiting to pick up etc.Thanks, good timing like I said!
Tallboy
Good read that was.. I've a seen a path on Chiswick roundabout go legit a few years ago. Thank u TFL
Also spoted a article at the bottom on new elevated walkways in london, which I think are a great idea especially the ones in Singapore which proved a welcome break from busy streets pollution and crossings.
There's also a great link to a fantastic documentary on the failed pedways documentry too.. well worth a watch.
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/oct/02/walkways-in-the-sky-the-return-of-londons-forgotten-pedways