Dear Boris, Enough is enough!

There have been a number of tragic rider-down threads recently, many involving HGVs. I have been left feeling angry and sad after hearing of these incidents which sometimes sound so preventable.
I am sure I’m not the only one who has had a tear in their eye especially after reading posts from family and love ones of those who have died.
On the latest thread (http://www.londonfgss.com/thread24674.html) some members have indicated they intend to write to Boris Johnson (Major of London) to try to raise the profile of these incidents to try and improve the safety of cyclists on our streets (e.g. http://www.londonfgss.com/post785732-65.html)

I too want to confront our politicians about these issues but it struck me that maybe a coordinated response from this forum would achieve much more. It is my feeling that to achieve this coordination we may be need to decide on what exactly we want to draw attention to and what we want Boris to do about it.

I have UTFS and the most relevant thread seems to be this: http://www.londonfgss.com/thread23108.html

Instead of repeating all of the arguments contained in that thread I propose that this thread be used simply to facilitate a coordinated email or letter campaign directed at the Major.

So what do we want?..... A petition, a standardised email/letter for each member to send separately or just clarity on the stats and facts so everyone can draft their own letter

And what issues do we focus on? ….. lack of coverage/debate about cyclist deaths, the dangers of HGVs, traffic enforcement, motorist awareness, poor cycle lane design, cyclist awareness etc etc

But of course everyone is an individual, so maybe it’s best if everyone just does their own thing and writes to BJ (if they want) with their own thoughts.What do you think LFGSS?............ Feel free to kick my idea into the weeds!