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Going back to banning HGVs from London; I doubt this could be done without viable alternatives.
The (formerly) British Rail trains could run all night, bringing stuff into London, but you know what, even the Post Office gets cost savings from using HGVs, and so would all other major users.
The London Waterways/Canals could be brought back into use, as originally it did stretch unbroken to Birmingham (correct me if I am wrong).
Many years ago, London was gridlocked with horse and carts, and hence technology enabled more to be carried in less journeys. We can't have less freight coming into London, as this includes food and clothes, and we can't live on less of at least the former.
I'm all for change. I find HGVs to be the dangerous, and the drivers are under such time pressures, that they often lack the sleep and breaks that legislation has called for. Inevitably, there will be accidents. I believe that the governments (national and local) are responsible for every accident and death of cyclists and pedestrians by HGV.
I'll be a willing party to any serious action that calls for change.
Maybe there should be clearer guidelines for HGV use, pertaining to city driving, and even for cyclists, to acknowledge awareness of proper safety in cycling near HGVs also. Like in relationships, it is hardly ever just all one party's fault.