Any question answered...

is there a general thread about bike lanes/road design? as opposed to specific ones like blackfriars bridge?

i UTFS with "bike lane" didn't get anything relevant. thanks

There isn't, no. You can always join the LCC and discuss that sort of stuff to your heart's content in the CPEC (Cycle Planning and Engineering Committee). Ask me how to get onto it if you need to.

As per missmouse's post a few days ago ...

I want to know why their aren't more discussions on this forum about politics, council policies, planning applications, TfL, the GLA etc. which affect all of us cyclists?

It seems a few campaign threads have started over the years but not really taken off. As DJ pointed out to me, even the rider down threads are far less prolifically posted on than they used to be.

Is this apathy? The belief that this isn't the place for it? Or something else?

As the coordinator of an extremely lively and opinionated campaign group as well as a fairly active (OK, addicted) member of this forum, I find myself perplexed by how different the two groups seem - even though we all share exactly the same streets, put up with the same dangers, pay the same taxes and use our legs to get us around.

Such topics aren't hugely popular on here. The difference between the 'groups' to my mind is different strengths and weaknesses in each. There are great things that go on around the forum that just don't happen in the LCC, and vice versa, but no group can do everything. I for one wouldn't want to miss out on either of them. Yes, as far as gathering political clout is concerned, ideally, we'd all be part of just one organisation, but not everybody wants to be a political campaigner, or even support political campaigns. There is also a place for diversity, and both the LCC and the forum have developed their very own identities. So, if you want to discuss street design, the best place to do that in London is probably LCC CPEC. If you want to discuss home DIY and hipsters, stay right here. :)